...of Southeast Alaskans. He will also help entrepreneurs access government resources for starting businesses, said Karen Forsland, deputy district director of the Alaska SBA. "Because he is involved with the small business community there...

...by the disaster. The declaration qualified Juneau for loans of up to $1.5 million at a rate of 4 percent, said Karen Forsland, SBA district director for Alaska. "We try to keep the rate low because we know many businesses have other loans...