As we head into a new year this may be a good opportunity to declutter your life a little bit. That's the idea behind National Clean Off Your Desk Day.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy will intercede in response to a failed Clean Water Act permit application submitted by the Pebble Partnership, according to a statement from his office sent out Friday evening.
Holiday staple Minnesota Bob’s, a wintertime shop known for its out-of-state Christmas tree and trinket offerings, has closed its doors after a tumultuous year for its owner.
Most Anchorage restaurants, like Gwennie’s, are already quieter than usual if open at all. Come Monday, they’ll all be just about empty following the release of Municipal Emergency Order 16, which puts Anchorage back into a hunker-down mode and blocks bars and restaurants from any dine- or drink-in service.
The money would go to remaining businesses that applied but didn't get a grant during the second round, though there is also the option of reopening applications.
Bernadette Bradley, owner and operator of the longtime Anchorage restaurant and bar Bradley House, says she's been able to make things work thus far, but that she's concerned about the upcoming winter season.
As many Anchorage businesses fight to stay afloat, others have stopped serving customers altogether. Of the latter group, some have closed their doors so that they might hopefully reopen in the future.
Many owners of shops and restaurants in Anchorage are trying to kick-start business while still following local mandates. Several in downtown Anchorage have spilled out on to municipal streets, and in turn, triggered speculation of Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz’s involvement in their expansions, something the mayor vehemently denies.
Nearly all businesses have been affected in some way by COVID-19. Many are struggling to re-open and some haven't re-opened at all, but others are seeing growth.
Businesses like the Alaskan Soda Jerk stand look to the state fair for more than half of their yearly revenue. Now, the business will be operating in Anchorage all summer to recoup that lost income.
Commercial fishing businesses can now apply for the Paycheck Protection Program loans that include crew in payroll costs, as the Department of Treasury and Small Business Administration has amended a rule that previously counted crew as independent contractors, Alaska’s congressional delegation announced Thursday.
Licensed providers will receive assistance based on their licensed capacity for the months of April and May. Those who were open during that time should receive more money per child, according to the state's plan.
The Alaska Department of Commerce has announced that a state small business grant program will be expanded to include businesses that have already taken small federal loans.
Anchorage business Roti, a Malaysian bakery, had only been open five months when the hunker down order went into place. Now, a small business owner's dream is on the line.
