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Small businesses make up the majority of business both in Alaska and nationwide. Alaska Business provides coverage of established small businesses as well as offers expert insight into how to improve upon business operations or even get a small business loan with the help of organizations such as the Small Business Administration and Alaska Small Business Development Centers, among others.
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Nominations Sought for 2019 Alaska Farm Family of the Year
The Alaska Division of Agriculture invites the public to submit nominations for the 20th Annual Farm Family of the Year award, which will be presented at the 2019 Alaska State Fair.
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Anchorage Print Shop Owners Named 2019 SBA Alaska Small Business Persons of the Year
The SBA 2019 Alaska Small Business Persons of the Year are Shelley Bramstedt, Jan Tatham, and John Tatham, owners of PIP Printing of Alaska.
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UIC Announces Intent to Enter a New Contract for Utqiaġvik Grocery & Retail Store
Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) has announced that it intends to enter into a new relationship to operate the local grocery store in Utqiaġvik.
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Three Winners Named in Sitka Food Business Innovation Contest
One winner is opening a food cart so she can sell Alaska-raised pork sandwiches. Another will use her prize to jump start her sauerkraut business. And another is making seasoning mixes to sell at the Sitka Farmers Market and outside Harrigan Centennial Hall this summer.
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Small Business Owners from Alaska Honored by SBA Alaska District Office
“This year’s nominees, received from around the state, personify the spirit of Alaska itself,” SBA Alaska District Director Nancy Porzio said.
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Charles Ellanna Hired as Land Technician for Sitnasuak
Charles Ellanna joined the Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) Land Department as the Land Technician in the company’s Nome headquarters.
Melissa Jensen Promoted to Sacred Grounds Café Manager
Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska has promoted Melissa Jensen to Manager of the Tribe’s Sacred Grounds Café.
BSNC Promotes Karla Grumman to Chief Human Resources Officer/Associate Vice President
BSNC has announced the promotion of Karla Grumman to Chief Human Resources Officer/Associate Vice President.
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