Breaking Through Brick and Mortar: Entrepreneurs Leveraging Ecommerce
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thread Awarded $2.3M Contract for Anchorage Childcare Stimulus
The Municipality of Anchorage awarded a $2.3 million contract to a statewide childcare resource and referral organization, thread.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Breaks Ground on Second Alaska Location
Tommy’s Express Car Wash broke ground on its second Alaska location at 4301 Debarr Road, near the Costco store.
US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs
Seeking adjustments to tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce suggests small businesses advocate by telling their stories.
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Survey Shows Dramatic Drop in Alaska Small Business Confidence and Financial Outlook
The Alaska Small Business Development Center says its annual survey for 2025 shows the sharpest economic shift in its eight-year history.
Lynden Air Cargo to Modernize Hercules Fleet
Lynden Air Cargo plans avionics upgrade for its fleet of Lockheed Hercules fixed-wing cargo planes, with first conversion complete in 2026.
CITC Teaches STEM with Plastic Recycling
Cook Inlet Tribal Council’s super fab lab turns #2 and #5 plastics, not easily recycled elsewhere in Anchorage, into learning opportunities.
Wayland Baptist University Transitions Alaska Campuses to Online Only
Wayland Baptist University is transitioning its Alaska campus locations to online instruction only, leveraging the global reach of WBUonline.
Mat-Su Health Foundation Awards $2.6 Million in Health/Human Services Scholarships
Mat-Su Health Foundation awards $2.6 million in scholarships for residents pursuing health and human services training and degrees.
Vitus Secures $37M Federally Guaranteed Loan to Improve Fuel Infrastructure
Vitus family of fuel delivery companies secures $37 million in US Department of Agriculture loans for infrastructure expansion.
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The Alaska Safety Alliance and Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska are hosting the 2025 Safety Expo, with events in Anchorage and Fairbanks, in May.
The fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will be held June 3 through June 5, with pre-conference events hosted by the US Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office and Launch Alaska on June 2.
Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is launching a new event this year, the Homer HarborFest and Boat Show, held at the Deep Water Dock.
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New Executive Director for AKPIRG
The board of the Alaska Public Interest Research Group selected Julia Hnilicka as the next Executive Director.
Alaskan Added to Principal Shareholders at Coffman Engineers
Jeff Brace, a civil engineer in Anchorage, joins colleagues in San Diego, Dallas, and Atlanta as Principal Shareholders of Coffman Engineers.
Mt. McKinley Bank Taps Real Estate Pro for Marketing and Community Outreach
Mt. McKinley Bank appointed Lisa Morrow as Vice President of Marketing and Community Outreach Officer.
Breaking Through Brick and Mortar: Entrepreneurs Leveraging Ecommerce
Startups and new ventures are capitalizing on the lower barriers to entry for online commerce. Meet some savvy small businesses plugging into ecommerce.
Women at Work: NAWIC Builds Community
Get to know the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, including highlights from this spring’s Women in Construction Week.
How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse in Business Acquisitions
Happy mergers and acquisitions are all alike, but unhappy ones are different in their own way. Andrea N. Canfield shares her expertise on blissful corporate integrations.
Rethinking the BDS Architects Office Space
BDS Architects became its own client in 2024 when it moved from its midtown office of forty years to a brand-new space downtown—that it designed for itself. Associate Principal Jennifer Midthun provides a tour through the process.
Mental Health in the Alaska Workforce
Farah Greene-Palmer and Lincoln Garrick show how positive mental health among employees plays a crucial role in enhancing productivity, retention, and overall success.
