‘Significant’ Oil and Gas Investment Forecast at AOGA Conference
The annual economic report prepared for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association conference anticipates $14 billion in industry spending, supporting 2,600 to 2,900 jobs.
Author: Scott Rhode
BINW Cuts the Ribbon on Alaska’s First Veterans Business Outreach Center
Seattle-based nonprofit Business Impact Northwest adds to its Anchorage entrepreneurship services with a federally funded military veteran outreach office.
Alaska Business Recognized by Trade Publication Awards
Trade Associations Business Publications International honored this magazine with a Silver award for a cover photograph and an Honorable Mention for a profile article.
Fabulous Fabrication: CITC’s Super Fab Lab
Cook Inlet Tribal Council held a grand opening for Denełchin Lab, an expanded maker space in Muldoon for education, entrepreneurship, and cultural connection.
Snowy Berry Upgrades from Kiosk to Mall Storefront
Rapid growth in the award-winning dessert business has pushed Snowy Berry out of a Midtown Mall kiosk and into a proper storefront.
AEDC 3-Year Outlook: “The War for Talent”
In his final 3-Year Outlook presentation as CEO of AEDC, Bill Popp warned of decline in working age adults that is dragging the Anchorage economy.
Sustainable Swag
Just about any conference, convention, conclave, or convocation is littered with swag, but that doesn’t mean swag has to become litter. Attention to sustainability by event hosts and swag producers ensures that party favors won’t reflect poorly on the entities whose names are stamped on them.
The End of UAA’s Stage Tech Training Pipeline
As part of deep cuts to academic programs, UAA stopped offering a bachelor’s degree in theater. This year, the last student enrolled in the program is graduating, leaving future prospective students and the performing arts community to wonder how local performing arts talent can be developed.
Under Newe Ownership: Ye Olde Grill Feeds Fair with Flair
Turkey legs are practically synonymous with the Three Barons Renaissance Fair. Ye Olde Grill has been serving them since 1994, and now the business is under new ownership as the fair moves to a new location.
Sustainable Energy: Dishing Out Food Security
The 2nd annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference included a greater emphasis on the food system as an aspect of sustainability, compared to the inaugural year.