Alaska Business
Covers COVID-19
The world, and Alaska in particular, is making great strides in moving past the COVID-19 pandemic.
But we’re not quite at the finish line. Many businesses are still recovering from 2020, and while 2021 may signal “back to the new normal” for some businesses, others will continue to feel the strain of a year-long pandemic economy.
We will continue to post updates for as long as we receive them on financial opportunities, changes in safety protocols, and any other relevant information that will help the Alaska business community continue to move forward.
As always, please be conscientious and prioritize your safety and the safety of others.
Latest COVID-19 News
Vaccine Week: Sleeves up for Summer in Anchorage
Vaccine Week will bring free, accessible vaccine clinics, prizes, and celebratory events to Anchorage during the first week of May. We’re going to #DoItForSummer.
SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Supplemental Targeted Advances will provide $5 billion in additional assistance to 1 million small businesses and nonprofit organizations that have been most severely affected by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rural Alaska Community Action Program Partners with Visit Healthcare
Visit Healthcare has administered weekly tests at all five of RurAL CAP’s Supportive Housing facilities and has coordinated with RurAL CAP’s Outreach Specialists to test unsheltered individuals in Anchorage.
Resources for Businesses
MOA | Visit Healthcare
Anchorage businesses now have the opportunity to arrange mobile vaccination clinics for the worksite.
US Small Business Administration, Alaska District Office
The Alaska District Office of the US Small Business Administration’s website provides information on national assistance as well as local resources for businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic.
Alaska Small Business Development Center
The Alaska Small Business Development Center has a COVID-19 Resource Page to prepare and support local small businesses.
IRS
Information on Coronavirus Tax Relief from the IRS is compiled here, including the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll.
The Get My Payment tool provides information on the status of stimulus payments.
Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Grants
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is still accepting applications for its COVID-19 response grant funding. For grant guidelines and eligibility information, please visit the Trust COVID-19 response grant webpage.
Get Vaccinated
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has information about vaccination and vendors providing vaccination services.
Here are additional CDC guidelines for vaccinated persons.
Get Tested
The Municipality of Anchorage is providing free COVID-19 testing through Visit Healthcare.
The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has up-to-date information on testing sites around Alaska.
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Issued for Anchorage—Emergency Order 20: Do It for Summer
EO-20 protects core public health measures, while loosening restrictions where it is safest to do so, especially in outdoor settings.
SBA Opens Shuttered Venue Operators Grants
$16.2 billion is available for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums, and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers, and talent representatives.
Statewide Legal Hotline for Alaskans with Landlord/Tenant Issues Expands Services to Help With Increasing Need
The Landlord/Tenant Helpline will now be open Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting immediately