Industry
Every Alaska industry is an important part of the state’s economic fabric. Alaska’s well-known industries like oil and gas, mining, and fishing are inextricably linked with engineering services, financial institutions, healthcare facilities—even nonprofit endeavors. It is our goal to cover businesses in all of Alaska economic and geographic sectors, from family-operated farms in the Mat-Su and manufacturers in Fairbanks to budding cannabis dispensaries, tourism-based entities in Southeast, or Southcentral’s large retailers.
Latest Industry News
Alaska Business Hall of Fame Names 2025 Laureates
Standouts in banking, auto sales, apparel, and government will be inducted into the Alaska Business Hall of Fame. Junior Achievement of Alaska announced the laureates as well as the Volunteer and Educator of the Year.
ANTHC Taps TCC Attorney as Interim CEO
Natasha Singh, previously general counsel for the Tanana Chiefs Conference, takes over for Valerie Nurr’araluk Davidson as Interim President and CEO of Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Contango ORE Acquiring More Alaska Gold Prospects
Avidian Gold is selling its Alaska subsidiary to Contango ORE, the company involved in developing the Manh Choh mine. The $2.4 million deal covers two Interior prospects.
NANA Withdraws from Ambler Access Project
The board of NANA Regional Corporation decided to not renew a permit for fieldwork to develop a proposed road to the Ambler mining district.
New Executive Leaders Under Northrim Bank’s New CEO
Leadership changes at Northrim Bank did not end with Chairman of the Board Joe Schierhorn yielding his President and CEO titles to Mike Huston. Several team members were given new titles as Executive, Senior, or Associate Vice President.
APU Hires Chief Advancement Officer
Alaska Pacific University hired media veteran Allison Knox as Chief Advancement Officer, responsible for fundraising strategy, alumni relations, and major gifts.
Alaska Science Forum: Searching for Microplastics on Denali
UAF engineering students Matthew Crisafi-Lurtsema and Roger Jaramillo are climbing Denali this month to learn if microplastic pollution has spread to the highest point in North America.
Tlingit & Haida Elevates Communications, Customer Service, and Printing & Engraving Leaders
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska elevated some new leaders, hiring a new director in the Communications department and promoting managers for the Customer Care and Printing & Engraving departments.
Making History
The track of oil and gas development in Alaska shows the footprints of bold companies and hard-working individuals who shaped the industry in the past and continue to innovate today. The May 2024 issue of Alaska Business explores that history while looking forward to new product development, the energy transition for the fishing fleet, and the ethics of AI tools in business.