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Presidential Order Reverses Ambler Roadblock
An executive greenlight for a road to the Ambler Mining District, and federal ownership in the venture, leaves talks with Native landowners still to be done.
Executives and Leaders Promoted at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation promoted seven executives and managers in the legal, shareholder relations, HR, IT, and other departments.
Growth Focus
Raw revenue ranks the Top 49ers, yet some Alaska companies excel in percentage terms. Meet the eight businesses that grew by 20 percent or more from 2023 to 2024.
Kodiak Tribe Receives $2.3 Million to Boost Kelp Processing
Southeast Conference, through Alaska Mariculture Cluster, awards $3 million statewide to boost kelp and oyster farming, production, and sales.
Edenshaw Arrives as Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Administrator/CEO
Ketchikan Indian Community named Emily Edenshaw its new CEO and Tribal Administrator, not long after her departure from Alaska Native Heritage Center.
UMIAQ Design Hires Utilities Division Manager
UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Jacques Annandale as its new Utilities Division Manager.
Denali Commission Distributes $100M to Address Rural Fuel Infrastructure Needs
The Denali Commission facilitated a $100 million federal grant to upgrade fuel tank farms in ten rural communities.
New Ops Manager for UIC Construction
UIC Construction, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Bryan Hise as its new Operations Manager.
Tayal Brokerage Staffing Up with Travers-Smyre
Natalie Travers-Smyre joins the Tayal Brokerage team as an Associate Broker in Anchorage with thirty-seven years in the real estate industry.
CYBER Express Wash Cuts Ribbon on High-Tech Auto Detailing Center
CYBER Express Wash, backed by Chugach Alaska Corporation, opened its flagship carwash at the former Johnson’s Tire in Midtown Anchorage.
New Staff Hired, Professionals Promoted at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation hired three new staff and promoted two professionals in the administration, records, legal, and accounting departments.
Aleut Advances Ambitious Adak Ammonia Apparatus
The Aleut Corporation is partnering with Pacific H2 to produce green ammonia from wind turbines on Adak Island.
We’re honored again this year to celebrate our partnership with Junior Achievement of Alaska, a nonprofit that educates local youth about enterprise, business, money, and financial literacy. In the special section, three Junior Achievement of Alaska students weigh in on their experience with the exceptional volunteers and teachers involved with the program.
And in Industry Support, we explore the range of varied services that industry in Alaska requires, from mancamps to spill response to off-grid energy solutions.
Outside the special sections, make sure to check out the 2026 Economic forecast, where Alaska leaders share their insights on what may lie ahead in the coming year. Enjoy!