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NFIB report highlights labor shortage trends among US small businesses

By Last Frontier News | Sep 6, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Jobs Report, indicating continued difficulties for small business owners in filling job vacancies.

Small businesses struggle with job vacancies; tax legislation remains critical

By Last Frontier News | Sep 6, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has released its latest Jobs Report, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by small business owners in filling job vacancies.

Number of VA loans issued in Alaska increased by 1.5% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Last Frontier News | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 404 home loans in Alaska, totaling $155.8 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during week ending Aug. 31?

By Last Frontier News | Sep 1, 2024

There were 41 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending Aug. 31, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Last Frontier News | Sep 1, 2024

The VA issued 63 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to four loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.