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April 28th, 2021
CHAMBER MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 11, 2021 is the Mayoral Runoff Elections - Municipality of Anchorage

Assembly members voted to turn a host of requirements for gatherings and businesses into recommendations instead. The mask order remains in effect.

Anchorage Daily News

Read Article HERE
Tourism Grant Program: Round 2

Ends on May 5, 2021

The Municipality of Anchorage and Visit Anchorage have partnered to provide financial relief and assistance to tourism businesses and nonprofits located in the Municipality, including Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Peters Creek, Eklutna, Girdwood, Indian, and Bird. COVID-19 has had wide-reaching effects on travel and tourism. We hope this funding can help offset losses incurred due to the pandemic and preserve your business and the local industry until recovery begins.
We recognize that tourism is a diverse industry. No documentation is necessary to apply, but please provide as much detail as possible in your application. Note that this is a grant made possible through the use of federal CARES Act funds, so you may be asked to provide proof of cancellations or loss of income should this federal grant be audited.

Click HERE to Apply
It's TIME to Pre-Order your Spot Prawns

The season is opening on April 15th with Richard and Joseph looking forward to catching some great Spot Prawns/Shrimp for your enjoyment. ADF&G has announced our pot limit of 30 pots. We will endeavor to fill as many retail orders as possible, but you will need to watch your email the night prior or morning of our Pickup/Delivery date to verify your PRE-Order.
 
THANK YOU for your support of our family operated small business. We have scheduled our first retail sales for:
  • 4/29/2021 -- 1st pickup (Time 4-7pm)
What is C-PACE?

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing is a form of long term, low-interest financing enabled by state and local government legislation. The Program will be offered to commercial property owners on a strictly voluntary basis. Private capital providers provide financing for up to 100% of all hard and soft costs associated with eligible energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements made to eligible property. Financing is repaid as a special property tax assessment by the property owner over the full useful life of the improvements or 20 years, whichever is shorter. Qualified improvements are fixed to existing privately owned commercial or industrial property and are intended to reduce energy consumption or demand, energy costs, or emissions affecting local air quality.
 
The unique characteristic of PACE assessments is that the assessment is attached to the property rather than an individual, as a lien. The PACE repayment obligation transfers automatically to the next owner if the property is transferred or conveyed or may be voluntarily prepaid. The loan is paid to the Municipality with property taxes as with other special assessments (mostly related to water and wastewater).
 
C-PACE legislation has been adopted by over 30 states and thousands of county and municipal governments. C-PACE financing drives private sector investment in local communities, creates energy efficiencies and energy jobs, helps local governments meet efficiency and clean energy standards, and lowers the cost of energy. The Municipality of Anchorage is the first local government to work towards establishing a C-PACE Program in Alaska.
 
More info: www.AKcpace.com and www.muni.org/cpace  
FEMA - Vaccination Information & Resources Guide

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Anchorage Assembly Meeting

View 04.27.2021 Assembly Meeting - View HERE
During this unprecedented time, GCU is helping to bring a sense of normalcy to our lives by taking advantage of this current time at home to invest in personal educational goals and potentially move up on the pay scale at the same time. As many parents have unexpectedly become teachers they are showing their children and students the value of education in the face of uncertainty, there is still no time like the present! GCU is currently offering a 25% scholarship on all master-level education programs and we also offer 10% off to all Chamber Members on all other programs. I am offering Zoom Meetings in lieu of face to face meetings at this time to help with everything from the application to the first day of class. Call, text, or email me today to start taking advantage of this rare opportunity during this unexpected time at home. 907-201-1965 hannah.meneses@gcu.edu
Disclaimer: One of the many benefits to Chamber Membership is Members may add announcements in the Chamber Newsletters. The views and opinions expressed in the Newsletters by our Chamber Members do not necessarily represent the position of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce.
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