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The deadline for the Municipality's small business grant applications is coming up on September 12! Make sure that your application is in with Cook Inlet Lending Center, Inc. AK 269839. Just learning about this program? More information at https://cookinletlending.com/small-business-relief-grant/.

Small Business Relief Grant COVID-19 Small Business Relief Grant Small Business Relief Grant Updates We are delighted to announce that the MOA has committed an additional $5 million for another round of the program to make additional grants available to small businesses impacted by Covid-19. Recipients will be awarded $10,000....

We're proud of ANC Small Biz Alerts, the texting service we created to provide resources and quick updates to small business owners in Anchorage. To subscribe, test JOIN to (907) 891-7192. Thank you for all you do to keep Anchorage strong.

Boosting small business—one text message at a time For many small businesses struggling to survive the COVID recession, the problem is not a lack of loans and grants available from all…

Looking for a job? Anchorage Strong member Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. is hiring for various positions! This is an opportunity to work for a great organization making a difference in our community.

We are hiring! If you are interested in joining the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. team, please apply for one of our open positions. We are hiring for a Training Coordinator, an Office Manager, and for Downtown Ambassadors. The Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information check out the Careers section on our website at anchoragedowntown.org

Local restaurants you can support in the Eagle River area!

Please show your support to these local restaurants.

If your employees need access to COVID testing, they can access five new testing sites opened by the Anchorage Office of Emergency Management, starting this Friday, July 31.

More COVID-19 testing sites are opening in Anchorage on Friday, July 31 thru October 20, 2020. Here's what you need to know:

Addresses:
-ChangePoint Church, 6689 Changepoint Drive
-Fairview Community Recreation Center, 1121 East 10th Avenue
-Anchorage Church of Christ, 2700 Debarr Road
-Muldoon Community Assembly, 7041 Debarr Road
-Z.J. Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street

Days/Hours:
-Mondays, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
-Fridays, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
-Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Who can get a test: ANYONE

Do you need a doctors referral: NO

Access to the site: Drive-thru or Walk-thru

Cost: none

These sites are not recommended to be used for a COVID-19 test before a medical procedure.

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From Edible Alaska and Alaska Small Business Development Center, the story of Davons' Place House of Soul is a story of strength, resilience, and community. We are .

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 19, 2020

Mayor to give community update about COVID-19

WHO: Mayor Ethan Berkowitz; Natasha Pineda, director, Anchorage Health Department; Dr. Bruce Chandler, Medical Officer, Disease Prevention and Control, Anchorage Health Department

WHAT: Mayor to give community update about COVID-19

WHEN: Today, Friday, June 19 at noon

WHERE: City Hall, 632 West 6th Avenue, Mayor’s Conference Room, room 830

WHERE TO WATCH: Mayor Berkowitz’s page and Municipal Channel 9 on GCI cable. Anchorage residents are encouraged to ask questions in the comments of the Facebook Live video.

RSVP: Reporters, please RSVP by 11:30 a.m. to receive a teleconference number.

To maintain appropriate social distancing, we ask for reporters who are interested in asking questions to call in to the press briefing, and for TV stations to gather video with a pool camera.

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Media contact: Carolyn Hall, Communications Director, Office of the Mayor, (907) 310-0753, [email protected]

Are you a recipient of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds? Yesterday, the U.S. Small Business Administration released a simpler loan forgiveness form, intended to help small business owners reduce their debt load. Down from 11 pages, the new “EZ” form is just three. https://bit.ly/3hI9mh5

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The State of Alaska has announced changes to the eligibility criteria for the AK CARES grants!

Small businesses that received $5k or less in federal funds and 501c6 nonprofit organizations will become eligible if they meet the other requirements. The effective date will become public soon. If you’re eligible, we encourage you to start preparing your application soon. Read the press release: https://bit.ly/2YbgfzB

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Alaska State Council on the Arts’ Trustees and the Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation Board Members have developed a new grant opportunity, the Alaska Arts and Culture Emergency Relief Grant with funding partners and advisors. If you’re a practicing artist impacted by COVID, learn more at https://artsalaska.submittable.com/submit

Alaska Arts & Culture Foundation Submission Manager Welcome! To apply for the Alaska Arts & Culture Emergency Relief COVID Grant:  You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google or Facebook credentials in order to submit to these forms. You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a...

Applications are now open for Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s rent and mortgage assistance program! Text “RELIEF” to (833) 440-0420 for assistance or visit https://alaskahousingrelief.org.

Home :: Alaska Housing Relief Are you struggling with your mortgage or rent payments due to COVID-19? You may be eligible for financial assistance. $10 million has been set aside from the federal CARES program to help Alaskans avoid eviction or foreclosure. This website will help you understand the program, determine if you're e...

Today, applications opened for the Municipality and United Way of Anchorage’s rent and mortgage assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19. To apply, Anchorage residents need to call 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 and answer a series of screening questions.

On Friday, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz talked about the importance of wearing a mask to stop community transmission of COVID-19. Jon Bittner, a member of Anchorage Strong, and Executive Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center is proud to wear a mask to protect public health. We encourage you, too, to “Be A Hero, Wear A Mask.” Note: wearing a mask isn’t advisable for everyone, and there are some accessibility modifications that can be made for everyone’s comfort and safety. https://bit.ly/2XdyR0a

As you put together a mitigation plan or seek to familiarize yourself with municipal and CDC safety guidance, the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s industry-specific reopening guides can help! Check them out: https://bit.ly/2AmzIUX

Alaska SBDC Industry Reopening Guides - Google Drive

Looking for information about the statewide AK CARES grant program? Anchorage Economic Development Corporation has developed a landing page for Anchorage-area businesses, including FAQ’s, videos from Credit Union 1, and more. https://bit.ly/3e059mv

AK CARES Grant Program – AEDC The AK CARES grant program is providing much-needed funding to Alaska businesses that have received $5,000 or less in federal COVID relief grants.

News from the Municipality of Anchorage Emergency Operations Center



Date: June 12, 2020

Contact: Public Information Officer

907-343-1407

[email protected]

Municipality of Anchorage to Continue Drive-Through Testing Site Operations

Anchorage, Alaska: The Municipality of Anchorage, in partnership with Providence Health & Services Alaska and the State of Alaska, will continue COVID-19 testing services at the drive-through testing site at 4115 Lake Otis Parkway beyond June 12, 2020.

“The Municipality was concerned when our partners at Providence told us they would need to close the drive-through testing site,” said Bill Falsey, Incident Commander of the Emergency Operations Center “We knew we needed a solution to keep this very accessible site open for the community.”

The testing site, near the intersection of Lake Otis and East 42nd Avenue, opened in mid-March as a multi-hospital partnership to prepare for a surge in suspected cases and if greater testing capacity was needed. At that time, no community-based testing was available in Anchorage. With more surgeries and procedures now available, hospital staff supporting the testing site have returned to care for patients in their respective facilities. The site has proved critically important to limiting the spread of COVID-19 in Alaska. During the past 12 weeks, this effort provided more than 8,400 COVID-19 tests to the Anchorage community.

The Municipality has entered into a contract with Providence Health & Services to continue providing COVID-19 testing at the Lake Otis location. The Municipality will support the site financially. Providence will continue to provide the physical infrastructure and will contract with Fairweather LLC for staffing. The State of Alaska will provide testing logistics, such as supplies and processing.

The testing site will be open from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. People must have a referral before being tested. Referrals can be obtained during a live, phone or a virtual appointment with a clinician. Testing involves collecting a swab from the nose or mouth, which is then sent to a lab for testing. People are contacted by their ordering provider with results as soon as they are available. For information on additional testing sites, the Municipality of Anchorage maintains a testing site locator on its COVID-19 site at www.muni.org/covid-19.

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Coronavirus Response Anchorage Stay updated with the latest announcements, information, resources and maps about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Anchorage

On Friday, Mayor Ethan Berkowitz issued Anchorage-specific guidance for incoming travelers and critical workers in Emergency Order EO-11. Read the full order at https://bit.ly/36iGOFF.

Coronavirus Response Anchorage Stay updated with the latest announcements, information, resources and maps about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Anchorage

Get your questions about the statewide AK CARES grant funding answered LIVE. Join the Alaska Small Business Development Center for their 2PM Daily Briefings and the latest on this important program. Sign up once and join when you can: https://bit.ly/2AMvqpQ

Daily Briefings for Small Businesses about Coronavirus Opportunities Join the Alaska SBDC Business Advisors Monday-Friday at 2:00pm for the latest updates in news and opportunities (Emergency Loans, Unemployment, etc.) for small businesses. The SBA district office will be joining the webinar to help with SBA related questions. Once you register here, follow the link

The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now has additional flexibility for small business owners, thanks to H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (PPPFA). Learn more from the Alaska Small Business Development Center: https://bit.ly/3h5oKne

The Alaska Black Chamber Of Commerce has compiled a first edition of the Alaska Black Business Directory. Thank you for supporting Black-owned business by spending thoughtfully. We stand with BIPOC business. https://alaskablackbusinessdirectory.com/

ALASKA BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY We Are Committed To The Rebirth Of Black Wall Street

As tax day approaches, the IRS is providing tax information in multiple languages, accessible with a language dropdown at the top of every IRS page. From free file to the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, make sure you have the information you need to file.

Do you know a young entrepreneur? The Arctic Future Challenge competition aims to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation among Arctic youth and raise awareness of the Arctic as a region with entrepreneurial business and investment potential.

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AnchorageStrong and Anchorage i-team have partnered to provide small business support straight to your phone. To subscribe to ANC Small Biz Alerts, text ‘STRONG’ to (907) 891-7192 and receive updates about relief funds, reopening, and more.

Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s weekly update has been posted on the Municpality’s COVID Response Page. It includes important updates about community and statewide case count, public health and safety measures, and Phase 3 reopening. https://bit.ly/3gzmUdZ

Coronavirus Response Anchorage Stay updated with the latest announcements, information, resources and maps about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Anchorage

"As we begin to rebuild our city, we must do so in a way that makes it better than before.... To do so, we are called to unravel legacies of socioeconomic injustice that erode any attempt at building a strong foundation for our economy and community." - ERTF membership, June 4

The Municipality and Anchorage i-team are teaming up with Code for America and IRS-certified tax preparers to offer free filing support to Anchorage residents. Alaskans can access the service at muni.org/taxhelp. The tax deadline is now July 15, 2020.

Free tax help from IRS-certified volunteers. | GetYourRefund.org Maximize your refund by filing with our trusted volunteers. Available to you online or in person!

Still working from home? Make sure you’re maximizing your efficiency with a 90-minute training from The Strive Group. https://bit.ly/2U3fyG4

I Can Do It! - The STRIVE Group No longer simply a great benefit or quirk of employment, remote work has become a necessity. When it is done right, employee productivity, creativity and morale can increase. But when it is not done right, inefficiencies and confusions thrive, motivation decreases, and the employee’s engagement an...

Spenard businesses: apply for Anchorage Community Land Trust’s Set Up Shop program before June 19! Get free weekly classes and one-on-one business assistance on wide-ranging topics crucial to operations. Learn more at https://anchoragelandtrust.org/set-up-shop/.

Set Up Shop - Anchorage Community Land Trust Set Up Shop is ACLT’s flagship program to support neighborhood entrepreneurs. Through Set Up Shop, we work with entrepreneurs from low-income and minority communities to open the business of their dreams in their home community. We are proud to bring this model to Anchorage with support from the N...