SBA Launches 6th Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, Debuts SBIR Catalyst
These programs recognize the nation’s most innovative organizations with inclusive approaches towards supporting entrepreneurs in research and development.
Finance
McKinley Welcomes Gage as Private Equity Associate
Global investment firm McKinley Management announced the addition of two new members. Penny Gage joins McKinley Alaska Private Investment as a Private Equity Associate working from the Anchorage office.
Alaska Permanent Fund Reaches Record High of $80.1 Billion
The fund has doubled in the last ten years, from $40.1 billion in FY 2011, and saw a $15 billion increase in the past year alone.
Northrim Bank Is Alaska’s Leading PPP Lender
As of March 31, Northrim has produced more than 5,000 PPP loans. This total of $580 million accounts for approximately 30 percent of all PPP loans made in Alaska.
Alaska USA Foundation Donates $92,500 to Local Nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona
“The Alaska USA Foundation is proud of the impact we can have on local nonprofit organizations in our communities,” says Dan McCue, Executive Director of the Alaska USA Foundation.
UnCruise Adventures Embarks on 2021 Alaska Cruise Season Thanks to AIDEA Loan Modifications
“The recommencement of small boat cruising, small business, and Alaska travel is a key pillar of tourism and growth,” says UnCruise Adventures CEO Dan Blanchard.