Hundreds of corporations were formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act in the ’70s. Alaska Native organizations attract billions of dollars to Alaska by funding programs and driving businesses, ranging from community development to education and cultural preservation. Here we’ve compiled data on many of the regional, village, and urban Alaska Native corporations.
As we have annually since 1985, we are again celebrating the Top 49ers, local Alaska companies ranked by gross revenue. These home-grown companies participate in all of the state’s major industries, generate more than $28 billion in gross revenue, and employ more than 24,000 Alaskans. The special section holds not only the official 2025 Top 49ers ranks but also highlights of their activities, their plans for the future, and other exciting content. Enjoy!