Anchorage Strong

Mayor Berkowitz's COVID-19 Economic Resiliency Task Force

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

@AnchorageStrong, @ANCInnovation, and @mayorethananc have launched a texting tool for small business owners. ANC Small Biz Alerts connects business owners with relief funds, PPE, reopening guidance, and more, and sends regular updates. To subscribe, text STRONG to 907-891-7192.

[CDC @CDCgov]

Breaking: The first confirmed case of #OmicronVariant has been detected in the United States. Everyone 5 years and older should get vaccinated against #COVID19. Boosters are recommended for everyone 18 years and older. Read CDC's full statement.
https://t.co/raCFpQ6I1h

[SBA @SBAgov]

TOMORROW: Celebrate Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with SBA! Meet inspiring small business owners who pivoted during the pandemic.

▶️ Register: https://t.co/Ni57EJDqy5

#AAPIHM #AANHPIMonth

[SBA @SBAgov]

Did you receive a #PaycheckProtectionProgram loan? It will be fully forgiven if funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. Due to likely high subscription, at least 60% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll.

⬇️ Learn more: ⬇️

[Brendan Babb @brendanbabb]

Proud to have Anc Small Biz Alerts from @ANCInnovation #iteams, @AnchorageStrong, #ACLT, @AEDCweb & others highlighted. We are working on providing more info for possible city replication. @twilio @textitin @mayorethananc @BloombergCities @WhatWorksCities @ELGL50 @cswope

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

What a fantastic statewide program! We are so happy to see this much-needed support for local business.

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

As a consumer, you can help local businesses by keeping your dollar local. As a business owner, you can help consumers buy local by boosting your online presence. @alaskasbdc can help!

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

If remaining AK CARES grant funds are available after all applications received between June 1 and September 15, 2020, have been processed, the online application portal will reopen with advance notice to the public. Please direct questions to [email protected].

[Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) @alaskasbdc]

ALERT - The #AKCARES online application portal closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, after more than $100 million in excess of the program’s cap had been requested.

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

Don't forget to follow @buy_alaska on Twitter, Facebook, and on Instagram as buyak.localfirst. Look for more updates as the program kicks into high gear! @alaskasbdc

[SBA @SBAgov]

Did you get a #PaycheckProtection Program loan? It will be fully forgiven if funds are used for payroll, mortgage interest, rent, & utilities (due to likely high subscription, at least 60% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll). Learn more about loan forgiveness:

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

There are new opportunities in the shifting workforce trends. See more from our colleagues at @aedcweb at https://t.co/hKnb63cPkf.

[AEDC @AEDCweb]

AEDC has started a new initiative aimed at putting Anchorage on the map as a remote-friendly place to live, work (remotely) and play. More at https://t.co/neR57b8c6n.

[UA Center for Economic Development @UaEconomic]

We're recruiting student and community entrepreneurs for the Upstart Alpha Startup Accelerator! If you're trying to scale your idea, give it a look. @uaanchorage @uafairbanks @uasoutheast https://t.co/DFPtS9jRQb

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

Join @mayorethananc for his regular community update today, September 11, at noon. Tune in to the Mayor's Facebook page to watch.

[Alaska Community Fnd @AKCommunity]

ACF and Alaska Department of Health and Social Services will be announcing the second round of Coronavirus Nonprofit Relief Fund grantees soon! It has been a fantastic partnership in getting CARES Act funding out and making a difference in Alaska.
https://t.co/DebDBmw0E8

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

Today, the State of Alaska announced the AK CARES program is oversubscribed. This means more funds have been requested than are available. You are still welcome to apply; however, there is a high likelihood your application cannot be funded due to a lack of available grant funds.

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

Yesterday, the State began accepting AK CARES applications under their expanded eligibility. Don't miss these important updates! Sign up for ANC Small Biz Alerts to get updates on relief, reopening & more - all to your phone. Text STRONG to 907-891-7192 to stay in the loop.

[Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) @alaskasbdc]

Under new AK CARES eligibility, the grant program is OPEN! You are now eligible to apply regardless of the amount of federal relief funding that you may have received, or if your business is considered your secondary income.

Apply for #AKCARES: https://t.co/XxGSzetlZV

[Northrim Bank, Member FDIC @northrimbank]

Is your small business looking for help in navigating the COVID-19 outbreak? The Alaska Small Business Development Center @alaskasbdc provides free weekly online COVID briefings and Alaska-specific resources to help you. https://t.co/glzwaA1GfL

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

@mayorethananc has announced new guidelines for Anchorage biz, including indoor food and drink service, gathering limitations, places of worship, recreational facilities, and more. The Municipality’s Emergency Order EO-14v2 is available online. https://t.co/KmNzPFH2IW

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

Join @mayorethananc for a community briefing today, August 28 at noon. Watch on Mayor Berkowitz’s Facebook page and Municipal Channel 9 on GCI cable. Anchorage residents are encouraged to ask questions in the comments of the Facebook Live video.

[Anchorage Strong @AnchorageStrong]

Yesterday, the State of Alaska announced that biz that have received ANY amount of federal relief and biz that are secondary sources of income are now eligible for AK CARES funds. Changes go into effect Monday, August 31. Learn more. https://t.co/sZoz989ljQ