The Shop of Things to Come
Even the most remote villages in Alaska are feeling the transformative effects of online commerce. See how small businesses are adapting to the electronic frontier.
Author: Tracy Barbour
Innovative Sustainable Startups
Three innovative startups focus on sustainability, renewable energy, and eco-friendly products. Meet the entrepreneurs behind Gondwana Ecotours, Sitkana, and Barnacle Foods.
Breaking Through Brick and Mortar: Entrepreneurs Leveraging Ecommerce
Startups and new ventures are capitalizing on the lower barriers to entry for online commerce. Meet some savvy small businesses plugging into ecommerce.
Ecommerce Expands: Homesteading the Digital Frontier
Meet some Alaska brick-and-mortar businesses that show the ongoing evolution of online shopping, self-serve digital tools, and other forms of ecommerce.
Alaska SBDC’s AI Resource Program
The Alaska Small Business Development Center is showing how new tech tools can help entrepreneurs through its AI Resource Program, a model being adopted nationwide.
Making Change: How Financial Institutions Empower Communities
In addition to commercial activities, financial institutions support local communities through philanthropic activities. Learn how the state’s financial institutions are investing in Alaska.
A Renewed Focus on Financial Services at Physical Locations
Even with technology and shifting customer preferences, banks in Alaska are finding value in reinvesting in their branch networks.
Businesses Selling to Key Employees
A growing trend is for business owners to sell their business to their employees, ensuring a smooth transition for staff and clients.
Global Credit Union Grows from Alaska to International Opportunities
In April Alaska USA FCU began operating under a new name, Global Credit Union, to symbolize its expanded service worldwide.
2023 Business Banking Trends: Alaska’s financial institutions partner with local businesses to find solutions
Local banks support businesses coping with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, rising interest rates, and global conflicts.