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SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million
SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million Effective July 4, eligible borrowers can access record levels of SBA-backed funding WASHINGTON – Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced a new rule that will allow eligible borrowers to combine their 7(a) and 504 loans for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing, increasing the cumulative loan limit from its current $5 million and expanding the capital available to small businesses
Built for Alaska: Tundra Testing Officially Opens for Environmental Laboratory Services
Tundra Testing is proud to announce that we are officially open and accepting clients for environmental laboratory and analytical testing services across Alaska. As a Veteran-owned and led, SBA certified business, Tundra Testing was built from a belief that Alaska deserves stronger local access to environmental laboratory resources and technical support. Too often, critical testing depends on outside systems, shipping timelines, and resources far removed from the realities of operating here in
Anchorage selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Action Fund to engage young people in local so
Municipality of Anchorage selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Action Fund to engage young people in local climate resiliency solutionsMayor Suzanne LaFrance announced today that Anchorage has been selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, which will provide funding and capacity to support the MOA in mobilizing young residents, ages 15 to 24, to design and deliver solutions aligned with municipal priorities.Anchorage joins the Youth Climate Action Fund alongside 300 cities
First National Bank Alaska announces unaudited results for first quarter 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $21.2 million, or $6.68 per share. This compares to a net income of $17.7 million, or $5.60 per share, for the same period in 2025. Return on assets increased to 1.67%, an improvement of 25 basis points over March 31, 2025, driven by higher net income. “First National’s strong financial performance in the first quarter reflects continued growth, supported by outstanding financial management and improving
Nominate a Youth Hero: Summer of Heroes Returns for 2026
May 5, 2026 – Across Alaska, young people are quietly making their communities stronger. They are organizing service projects, supporting neighbors, standing up for others and stepping in where help is needed most. Alaska Communications is inviting Alaskans to help recognize these young leaders through its Summer of Heroes program, which celebrates youth who demonstrate compassion, initiative and a commitment to helping others. Each year, several young people are selected as youth heroes and awarded
