Manufacturing
It’s important for Alaska to develop value-added industries such as manufacturing. There are already several businesses producing unique materials and products throughout the state. This industry’s great growth potential allows Alaska Business many opportunities to explore new businesses, ideas, and developments. Some key items that are made in Alaska include construction materials for both residential and commercial properties, food for wholesale, and industrial textiles and materials.
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Op-Ed: Small Manufacturing Firms Continue to Drive Alaska Economy
Local manufacturing businesses and jobs have experienced a resurgence in recent years that needs to continue for our state’s livelihood and connection to the global economy.
Zip Kombucha Unveils New Hard Kombucha Line and Renovated Taproom
September 18 was a busy day for Alaskan entrepreneur Jessie Janes, owner of Zip Kombucha: he launched Black Label Booch, the company’s new signature hard kombucha line, and hosted the grand opening of Zip Kombucha’s recently renovated taproom at the company’s midtown location on Arctic Boulevard near 36th Avenue.
Medline Opens New Anchorage Distribution Center
The cutting-edge facility will add another thirty-five new jobs to its existing twenty team members to support Medline’s growing customer base in Alaska. Medline previously operated an Anchorage distribution center one third of the size of its new facility.
New UAF-Designed Device Sanitizes Masks for First Responders
The GI Machine Shop worked closely with Jeff Rothman to fabricate the UV lightbox and refine details.
Alaskan Brewing’s Latest Combines Heaps of Hops and Bountiful Berries
Berry Milkshake IPA is the latest in Alaskan Brewing Co.’s pilot series.
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Triumphant Journeys: The Alaska Business 2020 Top 49ers
October 2020
One factor that contributes to successful business operations is the ability to adapt to new situations; rare is the organization that flourishes without changing at all. This year, as we are all acutely aware by now, will go down in history for many, many things including the wide range of methods implemented by businesses as they adapted to the new landscape presented to them by COVID-19.