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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
OneWeb Launch Strengthens Satellite Internet Service
The latest launch of OneWeb satellites promises to strengthen telecommunications service already active in some of Alaska’s remotest communities.
Alaska’s Largest Esports Tournament Open to All Skill Levels
Video gamers across Alaska are preparing for the largest esports tournament ever held in the state, scheduled for three weekends January 28 and February 4 and 11.
Coastal Villages Region Fund Acquires Seattle Marina and Office Property
Coastal Villages Region Fund, the largest Alaskan-owned seafood company, is now the proud owner of a Seattle waterfront property that it has occupied since 2015.
Alaska’s Newest Infusion Center Aims to Become the State’s First Accredited Facility
LUX Infusion, the state’s newest stand-alone ambulatory infusion center, has big plans for the new year, seeking national accreditation for its Anchorage location.
Hilcorp the Sole Bidder in State and Federal Cook Inlet Lease Sales
The only bidder in the December 30 Cook Inlet lease sales was Hilcorp, buying leases on six state tracts and one in federal waters.
Delta Constructors and Calista Finalize Workforce Development Agreement
Delta Constructors and Calista Corporation finalized an agreement to expand development of the construction trades workforce.
Op Ed: Alaska’s Health Department Offers Free, Flexible Programs for a Fresh Start
Alaska’s chief medical officer, Dr. Anne Zink, describes a new campaign of the state Department of Health, Fresh Start, to connect Alaskans with free wellness programs.
Better Business Bureau: Torch Award Recipients Set the Example for Employee Buy-In
Alaska Sleep Clinic and AK LEAN Virtual Assistance are both recognized by the regional BBB for business ethics.
Alaska Science Forum: Arctic Report Card Details Seabird Deaths
The Arctic Report Card—a compilation of northern science by researchers from all over the planet, most of them doing work in Alaska—came out in mid-December at the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union in Chicago.
