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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
KeyBank Secures $20.3M for CIHA Complex in Spenard
KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment packaged $20.2 million for the construction of Ch’bala Corners II, an affordable housing complex in Spenard.
Alpine Fit Joins Climate Neutral Partnership
Outdoor apparel brand Alpine Fit satisfied the standards for climate neutral manufacturing and pledges 1 percent of sales to a network of environmental nonprofits.
Snowy Berry Upgrades from Kiosk to Mall Storefront
Rapid growth in the award-winning dessert business has pushed Snowy Berry out of a Midtown Mall kiosk and into a proper storefront.
AEDC 3-Year Outlook: “The War for Talent”
In his final 3-Year Outlook presentation as CEO of AEDC, Bill Popp warned of decline in working age adults that is dragging the Anchorage economy.
Federal Funds Explore Public Transit in Aleknagik
Federal funds pay for a study to explore how Aleknagik can start public transit along the 25-mile road to Dillingham.
TOTE Maritime Alaska Converts Fleet to LNG Fuel
TOTE is the first maritime company to convert its entire fleet to liquified natural gas, using the fuel on both vessels that sail between Anchorage and Tacoma, Washington.
Construction Begins on Shepard Point Spill Response Base
When complete in 2026, the Shepard Point facility will include a deep-water dock and storage for oil spill response equipment.
Streamlined State Regulations Adopted for Nuclear Microreactors
Streamlined regulations are now in place for the next generation of nuclear reactors, which could power Alaska communities or industrial sites as early as 2027.
CU1 Breaks Ground on First Mat-Su Branch
Credit Union 1 held a groundbreaking in Wasilla for its thirteenth branch, following members who’ve migrated to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Latest News
Seward Heat Loop Project Includes Workforce Development Component
A US Department of Energy grant for the Seward Heat Loop paid for a new heat pump to provide hands-on training for technicians.
Costco Opens Furniture and Appliance Showroom in South Anchorage
The new Costco Home Showroom in South Anchorage lets customers physically interact with furniture and appliances sold online before ordering for delivery.
The Aleut Corporation Launches Business Plan Competition Partnership
Aleut Corporation and McKinley Alaska Growth Capital launch Aleut Shareholder Marketplace, an entrepreneur training course based on a model that’s been successful in the Arctic Slope region.
Road Projects on Schedule Despite Delayed Federal STIP Approval
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities officials say delayed approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Project should not spell project delays this year.
UAF Receives $3.5 million to Establish Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory
UAF to receive $3.5 million in federal funding to establish Alaska’s first radiocarbon dating laboratory on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus.
Block 96 Flats Opens in Downtown Anchorage
Block 96 Flats opens as the first market-rate rental housing built in Downtown Anchorage in years, a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership.
Construction Begins on Shepard Point Spill Response Base
When complete in 2026, the Shepard Point facility will include a deep-water dock and storage for oil spill response equipment.
Streamlined State Regulations Adopted for Nuclear Microreactors
Streamlined regulations are now in place for the next generation of nuclear reactors, which could power Alaska communities or industrial sites as early as 2027.
CU1 Breaks Ground on First Mat-Su Branch
Credit Union 1 held a groundbreaking in Wasilla for its thirteenth branch, following members who’ve migrated to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
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!