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The SBA in Alaska: Big resources to help small business

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 24, 2018 | Local News

Marichu Relativo is the deputy director of the Small Business Administration in Alaska. Speaking recently at the Sitka Chamber of Commerce (8-22-18), Relativo explained that the cabinet-level agency offers guidance and training for people interested in starting businesses, it guarantees loans, and -- in some cases -- it offers direct financing of up to $5-million. Read More

Test results point to achievement gaps among Sitka’s students

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 24, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Sitka’s students are performing above the state average -- but the test scores are nothing to brag about. Instead, the results help identify underperforming populations in the schools. Read More

Arts group boosts PAC funding; school district to resume testing

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 14, 2016 | Local News

The Sitka School District will resume taking standardized tests this year. The district also received a $12,000 financial boost from the performing arts. Read More