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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
SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance
This round of the PPP continues to prioritize millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $284 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses through March 31, 2021, and by allowing certain existing PPP borrowers to apply for a Second Draw PPP Loan.
MEA Members See Another Rate Decrease in the New Year
A typical MEA member, consuming about 641 kWh per month of electricity, will see their overall bill decrease by about $3.08 or 2.2 percent.
Akiak Technology Accepted into SBA (8)a Program
Akiak Technology is owned by Akiak Native Community, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, and is an IT consulting business “with expertise in digital transformation.”
DNR Launches New Alaska State Park Reservations Website
The website offers improved customer service, including an Alaska-staffed call center.
Security Aviation Acquires Second Learjet 45
The jet’s primary use will be for expedited passenger and light cargo transportation throughout Alaska, Canada, and the Lower 48, as well as emergency response services.
Elliott Bay Design Group Modernizes Alaska Spirit for Optimal Performance
The Alaska Spirit has been successfully fishing Alaska’s Bering Sea since 1989 when it was converted from an offshore supply vessel to a head and gut factory trawler.
Capstone Clinic Opens COVID-19 Testing Site in Fairbanks
“Launching the new testing facility in Fairbanks will help open businesses, get kids back to school, and ensure expedited travel approval to Hawaii and beyond,” says Capstone CEO Dennis Spencer.
Peter Pan Seafood Becomes US-Owned, Vertically Integrated Seafood Processor
The new company combines the industry innovation and value-added sales channels of Northwest Fish Co. with the facilities, operations, and management of the legacy Peter Pan company.
Alaska Communications Enters Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by ATN International in $322 Million Transaction
The merger will result in Alaska Communications becoming a consolidated, majority owned subsidiary of ATN and is expected to close in the second half of 2021.
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Automating & Advancing
January 2021
Imagine hosting an event with an array of prospective clients in attendance, and the first slide of your presentation reads: “Here Is Exactly How Not to Hire Us.” It seems counterintuitive, but this is precisely what ARM Creative has done with its educational event series: SOTI.