Brands That Go Dormant Get Forgotten
WRITTEN BY: CHARLES BELL After more than twenty-five years representing Alaska Business and partnering with companies across the state, I’ve watched marketing trends rise, fall, and reinvent themselves.
Author: alaskabusiness
Putting “Community” in Community Bank
Northrim continues legacy of support with matching grants, record giving, volunteerism
State Supplemental Budget Clears Legislature, Paving the Way for Roads and More
Alaska construction industry leaders cautiously celebrate passage of state supplemental budget, greenlighting transportation funding.
New Leader for Credit Union 1 Member Service Center
Constance Aguilar joined Credit Union 1 as Vice President of Member Operations, leading the Member Service Center, which provides phone, email, and chat support.
The Agency Extends Global Brokerage Network with Anchorage Office
Global real estate brokerage The Agency is launching its first Alaska office in Anchorage, led by Managing Partners Emma Shibe and Bethany Weiser.
KeyBank Promotes Small Business Relationship Manager for Alaska
KeyBank promoted Garet Plantz to Small Business Relationship Manager for Alaska, providing personalized expertise across deposit, lending, cash management, and merchant processing needs.
EV Charging Corridor Declared Complete
The Federal Highway Administration certified the Phase 1 charging corridor from Anchorage to Fairbanks as fully built out, unlocking funds for Phase 2 expansion.
NPRA Lease Sale Shows Industry’s Interest Points North
While a federal oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet fizzled, a sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska attracted eleven interested companies.
Milestone in Broadband Expansion with Final BEAD Funding Approval
Alaska’s final federal broadband awards unlock $629 million, with the largest shares going to Alaska Communications and GCI to connect 46,000 homes.
Native American Bank Approved for AIDEA Loan Participation Program
Native American Bank N.A. has been approved as an eligible financial institution under the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s Loan Participation Program, expanding access to long-term financing for Alaska businesses and tribal enterprises.