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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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Governor Dunleavy Signs Senate Bill 16
Governor Michael Dunleavy signed Senate Bill 16 which expands license types under Title 4 of the state’s alcohol license laws. This bill allows alcohol service in areas that had previously operated under a recreational site license before the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board denied licenses they deemed to be operating contrary to state law.
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‘Hustlin’ My Hoodies’
Four Alaskan artisans are taking their incredible talent and combining it with savvy business sense in a way that adds to the local economy and gives tourists and residents alike the opportunity to buy amazing—wearable—works of art.
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City Sights
While Alaska’s far-flung, hard-to-reach places are well worth the effort and the time to visit, the state’s population hubs also house unique experiences that often complement travel plans on a boat, in a plane, or by rail.
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On the Water
It’s hard to beat the waterfront views, access to wildlife, opportunities to fish, and over-the-top beauty of staying at an island hotel. Below are a few…
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Woman Owned Small Business Honored by SBA Alaska District Office
ChemTrack is an 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) specializing in environmental engineering, remediation services, spill management, emergency response, and construction.
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Ahtna Hires, Promotions, and Certifications
Ahtna announced several employee changes within its subsidiaries, including hires, promotions, and new certifications.
Ana Grayson Promoted at BSNC
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) shareholder Ana Grayson (formerly Swanson) was recently promoted to Corporate Communications Manager.
BSNC Hires Shareholder Lucille Sands as new Shareholder Development Director
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) hired shareholder Lucille Sands for the newly-created position of Shareholder Development Director.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Doyon, Limited
Matson
RISQ Consulting
Alaska USA
Personnel Plus
The Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network
Altman, Rogers & Co.
National Cooperative Bank
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Arctic Office Products
AFF Global Logistics
Avis Alaska
Siemens
Lynden Inc.
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The 2019 Best of Alaska Business Awards
July 2019
Welcome to the fourth annual Best of Alaska Business Awards! As part of our continuing mission to support Alaska’s business communities, each year we look to you, our readers, to tell us which businesses excel in a range of diverse categories.