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Welcome back to business, some things have changed
Welcome back to business, some things have changedAlaska agency provides businesses tools to effectively communicate safety changesANCHORAGE, Alaska—It’s safe to say “return to work” doesn’t mean return to normal. The world has shifted, businesses are quickly adapting, and so will the ways they communicate with customers and clients. Thompson & Co. Public Relations is providing local businesses a boost with new service packages designed to provide efficiencies, assurances and relief using communications
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
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s response to COVID-19
Anchorage, Alaska – People helping people, the credit union philosophy, has never wavered as Alaska USA Federal Credit Union puts its members, employees and the markets it serves as top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. From implementing an informative website and support services to members, to providing flexible remote work and/or paid leave options to meet the needs of employees, Alaska USA is committed to ensuring members and employees receive the same level of service, value and convenience during
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
Weekend Market is Open but Altered due to COVID-19 Restrictions
Weekend Market is Open but Altered due to COVID-19 Restrictions Food trucks and food vendors will be allowed during Phase 1 & 2 Anchorage, AK – May 8, 2020 Due to the Municipality of Anchorage’s COVID-19 restrictions that have been put in place, the Weekend Market in downtown Anchorage will be allowed to only host food trucks or produce/food vendors during Phase 1 & 2. “While the Weekend Market looks very different for 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, it is still open and home to support
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
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
