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

Working to Employ Alaskans with Disabilities

Working to Employ Alaskans with Disabilities

The Alaska Work Matters Task Force reviewed and analyzed existing policies, practices, procedures, barriers, and workforce utilization data regarding the employment of people with disabilities in Alaska, producing a report that includes sweeping recommendations for legislation and for executive branch departments, agencies, and commissions.

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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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