News
You want to know—and we want to tell you—what’s happening with Alaska’s businesses: large corporations with thousands of employees or sole proprietorships filling a niche; manufacturers adding value to local resources or engineering firms with decades of specialized experience; or companies centralized in Southcentral or operating across Alaska’s slopes.
Browse below to get a comprehensive look of what’s happening—and why it matters.
Latest News
Korean Steel Supplier and Gas Buyer Signs Up for Alaska LNG
Glenfarne and POSCO finalized a strategic partnership to supply steel to build the Alaska LNG pipeline and a Heads of Agreement for the Korean manufacturer to buy gas.
Ketchikan Indian Community Launching First Tribal Wellness Center at Salmon Falls Resort
Ketchikan Indian Community acquired Salmon Falls Resort to convert from commercial tourism into the first residential substance abuse detox center in Southeast.
GCI Invests $12M in Cordova Telecom Subsea Cable to Southeast
GCI adds $12 million to Cordova Telecom Cooperative’s FISH in SEAK subsea fiber optic cable to Southeast, expected to deploy in 2027.
Anchorage Chamber Presents 68th Annual Gold Pan Awards
At a Mardi Gras masquerade, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce showered the “Brilliance of Bourbon Street” upon winners who’ve shown business and entrepreneurial excellence.
Operator Overhaul for Ketchikan Shipyard: AIDEA Puts JAG at the Helm
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority welcomes JAG Marine Group to replace Vigor Alaska as operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard.
State Nets $17.5M in North Slope Lease Sale
Eleven companies bid $17.5 million for 287 tracts, covering 519,000 acres, for the largest state North Slope lease sale in a decade.
CILC Receives $200K Grant from KeyBank as Bicentennial Birthday Gift
A grant from KeyBank, on the occasion of its 200th anniversary, helps Cook Inlet Lending Center strengthen its Financial Wellness Program.
Nvision Architecture Establishes Palmer Presence
Nvision Architecture is hiring a couple more team members to staff up a Palmer office to complement its Anchorage design capabilities.
AFN and Denali Commission Launch ARTIC Collaboration to Gather Input on Resource Projects
The Alaska Federation of Natives and Denali Commission launched the ARCTIC Project to gather opinions on resource and energy projects.
Latest News
Korean Steel Supplier and Gas Buyer Signs Up for Alaska LNG
Glenfarne and POSCO finalized a strategic partnership to supply steel to build the Alaska LNG pipeline and a Heads of Agreement for the Korean manufacturer to buy gas.
Ketchikan Indian Community Launching First Tribal Wellness Center at Salmon Falls Resort
Ketchikan Indian Community acquired Salmon Falls Resort to convert from commercial tourism into the first residential substance abuse detox center in Southeast.
GCI Invests $12M in Cordova Telecom Subsea Cable to Southeast
GCI adds $12 million to Cordova Telecom Cooperative’s FISH in SEAK subsea fiber optic cable to Southeast, expected to deploy in 2027.
Anchorage Chamber Presents 68th Annual Gold Pan Awards
At a Mardi Gras masquerade, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce showered the “Brilliance of Bourbon Street” upon winners who’ve shown business and entrepreneurial excellence.
Operator Overhaul for Ketchikan Shipyard: AIDEA Puts JAG at the Helm
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority welcomes JAG Marine Group to replace Vigor Alaska as operator of the Ketchikan Shipyard.
State Nets $17.5M in North Slope Lease Sale
Eleven companies bid $17.5 million for 287 tracts, covering 519,000 acres, for the largest state North Slope lease sale in a decade.
CILC Receives $200K Grant from KeyBank as Bicentennial Birthday Gift
A grant from KeyBank, on the occasion of its 200th anniversary, helps Cook Inlet Lending Center strengthen its Financial Wellness Program.
Nvision Architecture Establishes Palmer Presence
Nvision Architecture is hiring a couple more team members to staff up a Palmer office to complement its Anchorage design capabilities.
AFN and Denali Commission Launch ARTIC Collaboration to Gather Input on Resource Projects
The Alaska Federation of Natives and Denali Commission launched the ARCTIC Project to gather opinions on resource and energy projects.
Also in this issue: building a company and planning an exit strategy; several ESOPs, and UAS’ foray into a new model for tuition. Enjoy!