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.
Small Business
From Candlemaking to a Kokhanok Campground, Six Win Marketplace Competitions
Six Alaska Native entrepreneurs win business-boosting awards of up to $20,000 in the multi-region Alaska Marketplace business plan competition.
Palmer Board of Economic Development Honors Eight Businesses
Palmer Board of Economic Development begins quarterly campaign to recognize city businesses for being integral to its economic success.
The Side Quest Puts Board Games Front and Center
Games aren’t for sale, and the coffee is limited, yet The Side Quest brings the board game café experience to Anchorage with a new shop near Midtown.
Catalyzing Cafeteria Construction
El Green-Go’s food truck is moving into the former East Anchorage bank that Catalyst Cannabis renovated into a food court. Learn about the complexities of installing special air ducts and why the drive-through window is only halfway open.
Local Beauty: Personal Care Brands Harvest Natural Ingredients
The beauty of Alaska can be harvested, distilled, and slathered on your face. Meet local beauty and hygiene manufacturers who create products from natural ingredients.