What Makes the Best Workplaces in Alaska Stand Out
by Katie Pesznecker | Apr 14, 2025 | Magazine, Professional Services
Alaska Business Earns Press Club Awards for Cover Design, Feature Writing
This magazine won first place from the Alaska Press Club for cover design and feature writing for work done in 2024.
Anchorage Assembly Approves $1.1B Bond for New Port Cargo Terminal
The Anchorage Assembly authorized a $1.1 billion revenue bond and approved a construction contract for the city-owned port’s Cargo Terminal 1.
Furie Embarks on Kitchen Lights Drilling Campaign
Furie sends jack-up rig to Kitchen Lights Unit for multi-year development plan aided by Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority.
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Alaska News Coalition Launching an Online Public Notice Clearinghouse
Nonprofit newspaper organization Alaska News Coalition prepares to launch a statewide public notice clearinghouse website in May.
T for Tuition: Fairbanks Tea Company Supports Student Workers
Fairbanks-based Sipping Streams Tea Company launched a benefit program to support college tuition for part-time and full-time employees.
Juneau Assembly Approves Áak’w Landing, a Fifth Downtown Cruise Dock
Huna Totem Corporation’s Áak’w Landing project to add a cruise ship dock received Juneau Assembly approval for leased waterfront land.
Credit Union 1 Opens Wasilla Branch
Credit Union 1 celebrated the opening of its fourteenth branch in Wasilla April 4 with champagne, teddy bears, and a four-wheeler giveaway.
Providence Alaska Medical Center Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Providence Alaska Medical Center, the hospital where most Alaskans are treated for stroke, achieves highest certification for stroke care.
Cape Fox Tours Awarded Adventure Green Alaska Certification
Ketchikan-based Cape Fox Tours earns sustainable tourism certification for its commitment to upholding standards of sustainability.
ComFish Alaska is the state’s premier commercial fisheries expo, the largest and longest-running expo of its kind.
April 26 – April 27
The Annual Mat-Su Home Builders Spring Home Show is the place to see, learn about, and buy the latest home products and services under one roof.
Arctic Comic Con is the ultimate destination for all things pop culture in Alaska. As the state’s premier comic book and entertainment convention, Comic Con brings together fans of all ages to celebrate their shared love of comics, anime, gaming, and more.
The American Water Resources Association is hosting its 2025 spring conference, “Development Risks and Challenges in Changing Climate Conditions,” in Anchorage on April 28–30.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
ASRC Energy Remediation
R&M Consultants Launches Land Development Group with Senior Planner
Civil engineering, surveying, and environmental firm R&M Consultants hired Dave Whitfield as Senior Planner in its new Land Development Group.
Donlin Gold Hires General Manager to Lead ‘Next Chapter’
Todd Dahlman becomes General Manager at Donlin Gold after previously working at Kinross Gold’s Fort Knox Mine.
New Safety Chief for Bowhead Transport
Bowhead Transport, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named US Coast Guard veteran Kevin O’Shea as its new Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager.
What Makes the Best Workplaces in Alaska Stand Out
Top workplaces in Alaska prioritize culture, flexibility, and employee growth. Learn more from the 2024 winners of the Best Place to Work award.
Pressing Concerns: Behind the Covers of Periodical Printing
A monthly printed magazine of business news is pretty special, come to think of it. Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alaska Business by visiting fellow periodical publishers and the printers who put ink on paper.
The Safety Corner: Mitigating Risk in Construction
A builder’s risk policy is a type of insurance designed to cover property during construction. With this season shaping up to be one for the record books in Alaska, Sean Dewalt explains how to ensure your project is protected.
Beyond Satisfied: Focus on Employee Commitment
Guest author Maija Doggett shares her human resources expertise on how workplaces should enhance employee commitment as a precursor to engagement and job satisfaction.
Effective Leadership in Times of Rapid Change
Leadership isn’t a simple task on a good day. Woodrie Burich and Naomi DuCharme explain how the key to resilience is staying focused on what you can control.
