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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.
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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.
New Workforce Plan to Meet Alaska Workforce Shortages
The Alaska Safety Alliance and the State of Alaska, with support from the Denali Commission, have drafted a cross-industry workforce development plan to address critical labor shortages.
Support Industry Innovations: Methanol, Drone Delivery, Energy Diversification
Alaska oil, gas, and energy innovations open the doors to further energy sector innovation.
Alaska Employment: 313,600 Jobs Puts February Unemployment at 4.7 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.5 percent in February, while the total number of jobs grew by 2 percent from the year before.
Toolik Field Station Joins New International Polar Research Network
UAF’s Toolik Field Station in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range has partnered with the new Polar Research Infrastructure Network (PolarIN) to boost international collaboration in polar science.
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Greensparc Brings Reliable, Powerful Computing Infrastructure to Cordova
A new data center in Cordova brings cloud computing infrastructure to a remote community while soaking up surplus hydropower.
The Workshop Hosts Kids Business Fair in South Anchorage
Nearly two-dozen vendors at the Kids Business Fair sold keychains, jewelry, seedlings, cookies, and more at The Workshop, a nonprofit community space in South Anchorage.
Physician Coalition Launches Accountable Care Organization for Alaska
A coalition of independent Alaska physicians is launching an Accountable Care Organization, the first of its kind in Alaska designed exclusively by local physicians. Envoy Integrated Health says its ACO is focused on Medicare patients.
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.
Support Industry Innovations: Methanol, Drone Delivery, Energy Diversification
Alaska oil, gas, and energy innovations open the doors to further energy sector innovation.
Alaska Employment: 313,600 Jobs Puts February Unemployment at 4.7 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.5 percent in February, while the total number of jobs grew by 2 percent from the year before.
Toolik Field Station Joins New International Polar Research Network
UAF’s Toolik Field Station in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range has partnered with the new Polar Research Infrastructure Network (PolarIN) to boost international collaboration in polar science.
In their company kitchens, the Corporate 100 blend wholesome ingredients with exquisite utensils to create the scrumptious ambrosia that keeps employees gratified and contented. Meet the top Alaska employers ranked by number of Alaskans on their payroll, and learn the recipe for success. This issue also includes a focus on economic development initiatives in Anchorage and Kodiak.