“The goal is to first stop the fire. You know, the fire’s going, stop the fire,” says business owner Venietia Santana. “There’s a bunch of bills right now that are just on hold to pay.”
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Business bruised by COVID-19? The federal government may have $10,000 for you.
The Small Business Administration says it’s ready to make immediate “loan advances” of up to $10,000 to companies hurt by the coronavirus.
Regulators, industry groups push for change to alcohol sales rules to accommodate coronavirus closures
Alaska alcohol regulators and lobbyists are asking the governor to relax rules barring takeout and curbside pickup of alcoholic beverages.
Coping with Coronavirus: How Juneau karate instructors are kicking it in a time of social distancing
In a quick turnaround, Juneau Karate Academy instructors Nathan Young and Sarah Young closed the public doors to their Mendenhall Valley dojo — and launched an online training academy.
$3M in local small business loans could start flowing Friday in Juneau
Meanwhile, the city’s budgeting process is underway and filled with unknowns. Juneau’s city manager proposed a significant property tax increase to balance the budget.
Juneau officials ‘confident’ utility operators will keep the lights on during COVID-19 pandemic
Juneau’s utility operators are taking steps to protect staff from COVID-19, but say they’re well-prepared to continue running throughout the pandemic.
Juneau Assembly considers loans to help small business owners amid coronavirus shutdowns
The Juneau Assembly failed to pass an emergency resolution Tuesday that would provide $3 million in loans. But it could decide to revisit the proposal Wednesday.
Hair stylists, barbers, tattooists among those with fewest options amid coronavirus closures
Hair salons, spas, nail salons, barbershops, and tattoo and piercing parlors all over Alaska are closed under an order by the governor intended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
State proposes $100M loan guarantee program as Alaska businesses seek approval for out-of-state workers
Some 600 business entities have filed plans with the state outlining how they’ll safely bring out-of-state workers into Alaska to support “critical infrastructure” amid the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said Wednesday.
This Juneau distillery is making hand sanitizer for organizations in need
With COVID-19 concerns, hand sanitizer has been flying off the shelves. But distilleries are creating their own product.