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.
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Startup Accelerators
Navigating the world of startups can be a wild ride! Learn how business accelerators are fueling the next generation of Alaska’s innovators, from the initial idea to successful deployment.
Through the Lens of Lettuce
Remember when Carr-Gottstein Foods Co. was the first tippy-top Top 49er in 1985? The supermarket business has changed a lot since then.
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.
A Tour Built for Bicycles
Two wheels can get visitors pretty far in Alaska, under pedal power. Meet some be-spoked tour operators.
Not Your Grandfather’s Immersion Suit
Alaskans are helping to test the Arctic 10+, an innovative survival suit that’s more like a personal life raft.