Best 2024 Startups
by Jamey Bradbury | Jul 7, 2025
Brand-Name Beds: Construction Begins on Wasilla Hilton Home2 Suites
Construction has begun on a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Wasilla. The national chain is bringing 107 rooms and an indoor pool.
Better Business Bureau: Impostor Scams on the Rise
Criminals put on a non-threatening face when targeting businesses via email or online, so the Better Business Bureau has tips to avoid being scammed.
Healthcare Community on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impact in Alaska
Provisions to spare Alaska from Medicaid and food assistance cuts satisfied the state’s US senators, but healthcare professionals are worried.
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To the Stars: UAF Planetarium Construction Begins
Work on a two-year UAF planetarium construction project begins as new donor contributions lay groundwork for improved audio/visual features.
ACDA Transforming Vacant Lot into RV Resort
Anchorage Community Development Authority is creating Denali View RV Resort at the former Alaska Native hospital to revitalize Third Avenue.
Glenfarne Brings Thailand into Alaska LNG Pipeline Project
Thailand’s national oil company PTT signed a cooperation agreement to buy one-tenth of Alaska LNG’s export capacity, once the gasline is built.
Ribbon Cutting at The Wildbirch Hotel Signals Downtown Anchorage Revitalization
Renovated rooms have been filled for months at the Aviator Hotel at Fourth Avenue and C Street, now renamed The Wildbirch Hotel.
CYBER Express Wash Cuts Ribbon on High-Tech Auto Detailing Center
CYBER Express Wash, backed by Chugach Alaska Corporation, opened its flagship carwash at the former Johnson’s Tire in Midtown Anchorage.
Alaska and United Arab Emirates Share Focus on Energy and Generational Resilience
Worlds apart but so close, United Arab Emirates points the way down a parallel track for Alaska’s future as a fellow petro-state.
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It’s back! Alaska Business is hosting a celebration for our readers’ favorites at the Anchorage Brewing Company. Gather on July 17, 2025, for a festive gathering honoring business excellence with live music, food, drinks, fun games, and more!
The Alaska Academy of Physician Assistants is hosting its All-Alaska Medical Conference.
The Resource Development Council is thrilled to be celebrating fifty years of supporting Alaska’s resource industries, and it invites members and nonmembers to celebrate this milestone.
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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
ASRC Energy Remediation
The Systemcenter
New Ops Manager for UIC Construction
UIC Construction, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Bryan Hise as its new Operations Manager.
Coffman Engineer Earns Commissioning Certification
Jesse Wight-Crask is now a Certified Commissioning Authority, recognizing his knowledge in commissioning building systems, equipment, and facilities.
Tayal Brokerage Staffing Up with Travers-Smyre
Natalie Travers-Smyre joins the Tayal Brokerage team as an Associate Broker in Anchorage with thirty-seven years in the real estate industry.
Best 2024 Startups
The only Best of Alaska Business category that can be won only once is Best Startup. Find out which three new ventures from 2024 found favor with voters.
Tongass Trading Company: A Lasting Legacy in the First City
Tongass Trading Co. has been supplying Alaskans for 125 years and has evolved to be an essential part of the Southeast economy. Learn more about the newest transformation of this iconic Ketchikan retailer.
The Safety Corner: The Continually Emerging Risk of Wildfire
Wildfire exposure in Alaska has been an emerging risk for more than two decades. Sean Dewalt explains how Alaskans can take actions to reduce the severity of property losses.
Remote Work, Remote Play: Digital Connections Reshape Visitor Opportunities
Remote work lets employees plan longer vacations while handling on-the-job duties from afar. How can Alaska’s tourism industry take advantage of this trend?
Building a Relationship Network for Uncertain Times
Many professionals overlook the support and resilience that a well-built relationship network can provide. Brian Walch has tips for tending connections.
