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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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History, Culture, and Art
The Last Frontier is rich with history and home to talented and passionate craftspeople and artists. Museums around the state provide an amazing opportunity…
NFIB Welcomes Emily Carlson as New Regional Media Manager
NFIB, the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced today that Emily Carlson is the new Senior Media Manager for 11 states…
St. Pierres of Goosefoot Farm Named 2019 Farm Family
The St. Pierre family of Goosefoot Farm in Fairbanks has been selected by the Alaska agriculture community as the 2019 Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year.
Play, Relax, Repeat
Alaska doesn’t have any casinos, but for those bit by the gambling bug, casino resorts in the Pacific Northwest are just quick flight away.
Beer and Bacon Festival Sizzles into a Seventh Year
Brewers from across Southcentral Alaska are gearing up with local restaurants to share their best local brews and gourmet bacon dishes at the seventh annual Beer and Bacon Festival at The Lakefront Anchorage.
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Getting to Know Alaska’s Regional ANCs
All together Alaska Native regional corporations reported more than $10.5 billion in revenue last year—revenue that creates opportunities; protects their lands, culture, and resources; and provides investment opportunities for the entire state and, more importantly, their shareholders.
Richard Strutz Serving as Interim CEO
Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) announces Mr. Richard Strutz is serving as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 9, 2019...
Strong Vision and Steady Growth
Bering Straits Native Corporation has grown as a company in large part because the leadership driving the company has grown and evolved. President and CEO Gail R. Schubert is an original BSNC shareholder, an Inupiaq Eskimo born and raised in Unalakleet.
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Doyon, Limited
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Alaska USA
Personnel Plus
The Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network
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National Cooperative Bank
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PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Arctic Office Products
AFF Global Logistics
Avis Alaska
Siemens
Lynden Inc.
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Out of the Mine and into the Smelter
September 2019
Mining has long been a key fixture of Alaska’s economy. On a small scale, people flock to the 49th state to tour different operations. Kennecott Mine was once a booming copper mining site and is now a National Historic Landmark, attracting tourists eager to visit the ghost town and get a feel of the Gold Rush era it once dominated.