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Four New Longtime Alaskans Inducted to the Alaska Business Hall of Fame
Five outstanding Alaska business leaders will join the Alaska Business Hall of Fame at the annual Junior Achievement recognition event in January.
SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
The SBA, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application.
Anchorage DMV Moving to Optimize Customer Experience
The Anchorage Division of Motor Vehicles office is relocating to the University Center in midtown Anchorage, with plans to open in early August.
State of Alaska to Focus on Ballot Access for August Primary
The State of Alaska will conduct the August primary election in the traditional manner, utilizing all existing options for Alaskans to vote including absentee voting, early voting up to two weeks prior to Election Day, and in person Election Day voting.
PDC Engineers Acquired by RESPEC
PDC Engineers announced its acquisition by RESPEC, a global leader in geoscience, engineering, data, and integrated technology solutions based in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Knik Goose Bay Repaving Starts Friday, May 15
The repaving will restore the roadway to acceptable driving conditions until the department can start phase one of a major reconstruction project in late 2021.
Applications Open for Municipality’s Small Business Grant Pilot Program
The Municipality is partnering with Cook Inlet Lending Center to process and distribute small business and nonprofit stabilization funds.
Lawmakers Approve Transferring Federal COVID-19 Funds to Alaskans, Small Businesses
The Legislative Budget and Audit Committee voted to approve funds to Alaskans and Alaskan small businesses through the federal CARES Act.
Governor Announces Phase II of Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced plans for Phase II of the State’s approach to reopening segments of the Alaska economy.
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Alaska’s Giving Pipeline
May 2020
Few large foundations support “the general good” or social service projects in Alaska, so the Last Frontier has a pretty thin philanthropic layer, according to United Way of Anchorage Vice President Cassandra Stalzer. However, the oil and gas industry has a history of stepping in and filling the gaps in Alaska communities by providing money and volunteers for myriad charitable efforts in the state.