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BURN BAN IN EFFECT! Open Fires are PROHIBITED Due to VERY HIGH Fire Danger!
BURN BAN IN EFFECT! Open Fires are PROHIBITED Due to VERY HIGH Fire Danger! Anchorage Health Department Director, Natasha Pineda, and Anchorage Fire Chief, Jodie Hettrick, issued a Burn Ban for the Municipality of Anchorage effective tomorrow, Friday, May 15th, 2020 at 9:00 am. The burn ban is based on the determination that the fire danger within the Municipality is Very High and is projected to continue at that level or worse for several weeks. The Municipality of Anchorage is also concerned about the
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). SBA will also soon issue regulations and guidance to further assist borrowers as they complete
Applications open for Municipality’s Small Business Grant Pilot Program
ANCHORAGE — The Municipality of Anchorage dedicated $1 million for grants to small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19. Too many small businesses and nonprofits are bearing the cost of responding to the public health crisis, and this fund will provide some support as Anchorage moves through these incredibly challenging times. The Municipality is partnering with Cook Inlet Lending Center (CILC) to process and distribute small business and nonprofit stabilization funds. The application period
SBA Releases Updated Paycheck Protection Program Report, Includes Loans by State Through May 8
SEATTLE – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released an updated Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Report detailing data from the second round of PPP funding through May 8. This report contains PPP loan numbers and volume by state along with lender segments – including PPP loans made by CDFIs, MDIs, non-banks and lenders with less $1 billion in assets. The following is summary of all available PPP data for states in the SBA Pacific Northwest Region plus national numbers for
Pure Barre Anchorage partners with Anchorage fitness community to offer virtual workout weekend
Pure Barre Anchorage partners with Anchorage fitness community to offer virtual workout weekendBenefitting Covenant House Alaska, Sweat 4 Shelter will run online May 16-17, 2020 WHO: Pure Barre Anchorage, Anchorage fitness community, Covenant House Alaska WHAT: Sweat 4 Shelter, a weekend of virtual fitness classes benefiting at-risk youth WHEN: Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17, 2020 WHERE: Online via a private Facebook group for ticketholders DESCRIPTION: Pure Barre Anchorage has
Free Summer Disposal Pass Registration Opens Monday, Citywide Cleanup Kicks Off
ANCHORAGE – Municipality of Anchorage residents may register for a Free Summer Disposal Pass from the Department of Solid Waste Services (SWS) starting Monday, May 4. Residents can register at www.muni.org/sws for a pass that allows them disposal of one free load of garbage. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Monday, May 4 and closes at midnight Monday, May 18. Passes will be valid through Sept. 5, 2020.All free drop-offs must go to the Anchorage Regional Landfill in Eagle River. Passes will not be accepted at
Joint Statement by Administrator Jovita Carranza and Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin on the Success of the Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON— U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin today issued the following statement on the success of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): “The Paycheck Protection Program is providing critical support to millions of small businesses and tens of millions of hardworking Americans. “Since Round 2 of PPP loan processing began on April 27, 2.2 million loans have been made to small businesses which surpasses the number of
AEDC releases results of COVID Business Impact Survey
Measures preliminary impact of COVID on local business Today, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) released the results of their second round COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, showing recent effects from COVID-related changes to operations, closures and more. Questions were formulated by AEDC staff in partnership with the McDowell Group. “We see a lot of businesses that have witnessed very significant impacts to their finances, including substantial losses in revenue,” said Bill Popp, AEDC
Alaska Airlines uses donation of fuel from BP Alaska to support community needs
Alaska Airlines and BP Alaska are partnering to reinforce the supply chain in Alaska during the current public health emergency. BP Alaska is providing 1 million gallons of Jet A fuel to Alaska Airlines to support critical flying in the state of Alaska. “We have always had a great relationship with BP Alaska, moving both workers and supplies to keep North America’s energy flowing,” said Marilyn Romano, regional vice president, Alaska Airlines. “They have been supporting communities throughout Alaska for
Coca-Cola Scholars: Regional Finalist for $20,000 College Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholars: Regional Finalist for $20,000 College Scholarship Cameron Blackwell@ Soldotna High School •Coca-Cola Scholars•(150) $20,000 College Scholarships•Provides•10 Years to use $20,000 towards Tuition/Housing/Textbooks/Computer•Timeline•(150) Coca-Cola Scholars Announced•March, 2020•Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet•April 16, 2020 Applications Open: August 1-October 31, 2020 Apply:Here
