Patching the Fabric Hole
When JoAnn Fabrics closed all its stores, including three in Alaska, sewers and crafters immediately felt the loss. In response, a few entrepreneurs are trying to stitch the market back together.
Author: Christi Foist
The Forever Corporations of the Kodiak Archipelago
The land and people of Kodiak Island are represented by several Alaska Native corporations. In this article, our readers will learn more about Kodiak’s rich history and the corporations working to serve their people and lands.
Gentle Touch for Mountain View: Chiropractor Specializes in Tiniest Patients
Gentle Roots Chiropractic, a new office in the Mountain View neighborhood, specializes in caring for pregnant people, newborns, and infants.
Refill ‘Er Up
Some Alaska retailers are trying to reduce waste with the “refillery” model, offering customers reusable packaging.
New Rules Boost Cottage Food Sales
Expanded state rules for sales of homemade food mean cottage chefs and bakers have more options and no limit on sales.
Growth Focus
Raw revenue ranks the Top 49ers, yet some Alaska companies excel in percentage terms. Meet the eight businesses that grew by 20 percent or more from 2023 to 2024.
Alaska Waste Expands into Septic, Portable Toilet Rentals in Mat-Su
After decades of hauling trash in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska Waste expands services to include septic pumping and portable toilet rentals.
Blasting Impact: Effective Email for Public Outreach
Email is a fact of life and a routine in business, but what are the pitfalls and best practices of mailing a marketing message? Learn how to optimize an email blast.
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.
Pacific Dataport Brings Satellite Internet to Nome
Pacific Dataport calls the Nome Gateway built for its Aurora LEO internet service the largest-capacity commercial satellite service installed anywhere on Earth.