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SOCC November Calendar

| November 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

by Damara Burnett

2012 Outdoor Gear Swap at the SOCC

| November 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

by Damara Burnett

Winter came early! As you dig out winter gear, please keep in mind the Seldovia Recreational Service Area, in conjunction with SVT’s Prevention Program, will host an Outdoor Gear Swap at the Sea Otter Community Center on Saturday, November 17th from 11-3 pm.  This is a great opportunity to sell outdoor recreation items you no longer use . . . and perhaps pick up something you’ve always wanted! Downsize – clean out those closets Continue Reading

SVT November Calendar

| November 3, 2012 | 1 Comment

by Laurel Hilts

Seldovia Halloween Carnival 2012 Photostory

| November 3, 2012 | 0 Comments

by Jenny Chissus
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Unscheduled Tusty Stop in Seldovia

| November 2, 2012 | 0 Comments

by Jenny Chissus

The Tustumena has made an unscheduled stop in Seldovia this morning!  After 4 lines broke free in Homer, due to high winds and rough seas, the MV Tustumena has retreated to the safety of our protected Seldovia Bay ferry dock.    She arrived this morning around 9am and as it stands right now, she has plans to stay through until tomorrow morning.

I spoke with the City Manager Tim Dillon who stated that the Tusty is on its way to dry dock for the annual maintenance of the vessel.  This is just a holding spot until it is safe to get underway again.  The ship is down to its skeleton crew, so there is no chance of dining on the vessel while it is in port – that would have been great!  Also, for those who have called to ask if they could get a ride back to Homer, that answer is “no” also, as the Tustumena will be going back to the shipyard.  So, we say “adieu” to the Tusty until the 21st of April 2013!  Next ship to come into  our ferry terminal will be the Kennicott!

Microloans Available for Alaska Businesses

| November 1, 2012 | 0 Comments
Wanetta Ayers
Dept. of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Division Director
(Juneau, AK) – Alaskans interested in starting or growing a small business will soon have a new source of business financing through the Alaska Microloan Revolving Loan Fund (AMRLF). The Division of Economic Development will begin accepting loan applications for the new fund on November 5, 2012.
 
The AMRLF provides short term loans to Alaska businesses for working capital; purchasing machinery, equipment, and inventory; and, leasehold improvements.
 
“We are pleased this financing option will encourage entrepreneurs to capitalize on their ideas and ingenuity to create job opportunities,” said Susan Bell, Commissioner for the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
 
Loans are available up to $35,000 for individuals or $70,000 for two or more people, with a maximum loan term of six years. The new loan fund is the result of House Bill 121 that passed in the final session of the 27th Legislature.
 
Applications and specific program information for all loan programs will be available on November 5, 2012 on the Division of Economic Development’s website at www.commerce.alaska.gov/ded/fin or by contacting a loan officer at
1-800-478-LOAN(5626).  Email inquiries can be sent to financing@alaska.gov.