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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
Alaska SBDC Annual Report: Record-Setting Year, New Tribal Financing
The Alaska Small Business Development Center annual report for 2024 highlights a record-setting year of small business growth and innovation.
Pacific Dataport Brings Satellite Internet to Nome
Pacific Dataport calls the Nome Gateway built for its Aurora LEO internet service the largest-capacity commercial satellite service installed anywhere on Earth.
Legislative Session Ends with Bills for Insurance, Payday Loans, and Big Game Hunting
Lawmakers finished an operating budget and enacted new legal frameworks for childcare, interior design, and big game hunting.
thread Awarded $2.3M Contract for Anchorage Childcare Stimulus
The Municipality of Anchorage awarded a $2.3 million contract to a statewide childcare resource and referral organization, thread.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Breaks Ground on Second Alaska Location
Tommy’s Express Car Wash broke ground on its second Alaska location at 4301 Debarr Road, near the Costco store.
US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs
Seeking adjustments to tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce suggests small businesses advocate by telling their stories.
Survey Shows Dramatic Drop in Alaska Small Business Confidence and Financial Outlook
The Alaska Small Business Development Center says its annual survey for 2025 shows the sharpest economic shift in its eight-year history.
Lynden Air Cargo to Modernize Hercules Fleet
Lynden Air Cargo plans avionics upgrade for its fleet of Lockheed Hercules fixed-wing cargo planes, with first conversion complete in 2026.
Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan
Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board embarks on a long-range plan that includes new ferries, upgraded terminals, and other improvements.
Latest News
Alaska SBDC Annual Report: Record-Setting Year, New Tribal Financing
The Alaska Small Business Development Center annual report for 2024 highlights a record-setting year of small business growth and innovation.
Pacific Dataport Brings Satellite Internet to Nome
Pacific Dataport calls the Nome Gateway built for its Aurora LEO internet service the largest-capacity commercial satellite service installed anywhere on Earth.
Legislative Session Ends with Bills for Insurance, Payday Loans, and Big Game Hunting
Lawmakers finished an operating budget and enacted new legal frameworks for childcare, interior design, and big game hunting.
thread Awarded $2.3M Contract for Anchorage Childcare Stimulus
The Municipality of Anchorage awarded a $2.3 million contract to a statewide childcare resource and referral organization, thread.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Breaks Ground on Second Alaska Location
Tommy’s Express Car Wash broke ground on its second Alaska location at 4301 Debarr Road, near the Costco store.
US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs
Seeking adjustments to tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce suggests small businesses advocate by telling their stories.
Survey Shows Dramatic Drop in Alaska Small Business Confidence and Financial Outlook
The Alaska Small Business Development Center says its annual survey for 2025 shows the sharpest economic shift in its eight-year history.
Lynden Air Cargo to Modernize Hercules Fleet
Lynden Air Cargo plans avionics upgrade for its fleet of Lockheed Hercules fixed-wing cargo planes, with first conversion complete in 2026.
Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan
Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board embarks on a long-range plan that includes new ferries, upgraded terminals, and other improvements.
