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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
World Trade Center Anchorage Rebrands
World Trade Center Anchorage President and CEO Greg Wolf announced in November that the organization is in the midst of rebranding to Alaska International Business Center (akIBC).
Resource Development Council Explores Workforce Solutions
Marketing campaigns and transferable skills are some of the tools available to deepen Alaska’s labor pool for impending infrastructure projects.
Alaska Employment: 322,000 Jobs Puts October Unemployment at 4.3 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.3 percent in October, while the total number of jobs grew by 2.1 percent from the year before.
First Poker Flat Rocket Launch Aims to Gather Space Weather Data
A two-stage NASA sounding rocket launched from Poker Flat November 8 to gather data about the solar wind’s behavior.
Executive Team Shakeup at Chugach Alaska
An executive search resulted in Jonathan Dalrymple becoming the new CEO of Chugach Alaska corporation, with new promotions as well for Katherine Carlton and Gwen Welch.
Blaze Pizza Opens First Alaska Restaurant in Wasilla
November 14 marked opening day for Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza in Wasilla, the fast-casual artisanal pizza franchise’s first foray into the Last Frontier.
Last Year’s Inflation Pushes Next Year’s Minimum Wage Up by Almost a Dollar
High inflation in 2022 means higher pay in 2024. Thanks to an automatic adjustment, the state minimum wage is rising from $10.85 per hour to $11.73 for the new year.
Better Business Bureau Ethics Award Bestowed on Anchorage Publisher
Anchorage book publisher receives prestigious Better Business Award for ethics.
Plan Approval Unlocks $11M for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Alaska obtained eligibility for an additional $11 million for electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. Read to find out how.
Latest News
Huna Totem Celebrates 50 Years, New Logo
Celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, Huna Totem Corporation introduced a new logo, which was unveiled for Huna Totem shareholders in September. Come learn more about its design, and designer.
World Trade Center Anchorage Rebrands
World Trade Center Anchorage President and CEO Greg Wolf announced in November that the organization is in the midst of rebranding to Alaska International Business Center (akIBC).
Resource Development Council Explores Workforce Solutions
Marketing campaigns and transferable skills are some of the tools available to deepen Alaska’s labor pool for impending infrastructure projects.
Alaska Employment: 322,000 Jobs Puts October Unemployment at 4.3 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.3 percent in October, while the total number of jobs grew by 2.1 percent from the year before.
First Poker Flat Rocket Launch Aims to Gather Space Weather Data
A two-stage NASA sounding rocket launched from Poker Flat November 8 to gather data about the solar wind’s behavior.
Executive Team Shakeup at Chugach Alaska
An executive search resulted in Jonathan Dalrymple becoming the new CEO of Chugach Alaska corporation, with new promotions as well for Katherine Carlton and Gwen Welch.
Last Year’s Inflation Pushes Next Year’s Minimum Wage Up by Almost a Dollar
High inflation in 2022 means higher pay in 2024. Thanks to an automatic adjustment, the state minimum wage is rising from $10.85 per hour to $11.73 for the new year.
Better Business Bureau Ethics Award Bestowed on Anchorage Publisher
Anchorage book publisher receives prestigious Better Business Award for ethics.
Plan Approval Unlocks $11M for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Alaska obtained eligibility for an additional $11 million for electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state. Read to find out how.
