Alaska Marine Highway Update
by Alexandra Kay | Jun 2, 2025
Juneau Assembly Approves Áak’w Landing, a Fifth Downtown Cruise Dock
Huna Totem Corporation’s Áak’w Landing project to add a cruise ship dock received Juneau Assembly approval for leased waterfront land.
Credit Union 1 Opens Wasilla Branch
Credit Union 1 celebrated the opening of its fourteenth branch in Wasilla April 4 with champagne, teddy bears, and a four-wheeler giveaway.
Providence Alaska Medical Center Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Providence Alaska Medical Center, the hospital where most Alaskans are treated for stroke, achieves highest certification for stroke care.
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Alaska Business Earns Press Club Awards for Cover Design, Feature Writing
This magazine won first place from the Alaska Press Club for cover design and feature writing for work done in 2024.
Anchorage Assembly Approves $1.1B Bond for New Port Cargo Terminal
The Anchorage Assembly authorized a $1.1 billion revenue bond and approved a construction contract for the city-owned port’s Cargo Terminal 1.
Alaska Works Partnership Expands Training with Lowe’s Foundation Grant
A $700,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation will help the Alaska Works Partnership provide free construction training to 500 more people over the next two years.
ARG Industrial Expands to Salem, Oregon
Anchorage-based hose and rigging supplier ARG Industrial is opening a new branch in Salem, Oregon, which becomes its second in the state and the southernmost location in the company.
Governor Signs Railroad Bond Authority for Seward Cruise Terminal
After a veto on a technicality last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation extending the Alaska Railroad’s bond authority to $135 million for a new Seward Cruise Terminal.
Aleutian Airways Adding Daily Service to Kenai
Aleutian Airways is expanding nonstop service between Anchorage and Kenai to include two daily round-trip flights starting June 6.
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The fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will be held June 3 through June 5, with pre-conference events hosted by the US Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office and Launch Alaska on June 2.
National Cancer Survivor’s Day is a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community.
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Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is launching a new event this year, the Homer HarborFest and Boat Show, held at the Deep Water Dock.
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Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
ASRC Energy Remediation
New President for Yupiit Grant Services
Akiak Native Community promoted former Tribal Administrator Sheila Carl to the position of President of its subsidiary, Yupiit Grant Services.
Ex-Rep. Pelota Lands at Holland & Hart
Former US Rep. Mary Peltola joins Holland & Hart along with her ex-chief of staff, and the firm adds an attorney from Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.
Marketing Pro Returns to Spawn Ideas as President
After a year away from Spawn Ideas, Kaylee Devine returns as President as the firm becomes part of a national company, Iowa-based Strategic America.
Cloth Encounters: Commercial Laundries Keep Alaska Businesses Springtime Fresh
Behind every crisp sheet and spotless uniform, Alaska’s commercial laundries keep their clients clean and tidy.
Decades of Achievement with Lasting Results
The partnership between Alaska Business and Junior Achievement goes back to 1987, and the magazine’s relationship with Hall of Famers from First National Bank Alaska goes back to issue #1.
The Business of Nursing
Guest Authors Lincoln Garrick and Marianne Murray share insights on the who, where, and what of the nursing industry in Alaska.
Conducting Post-incident Investigations in the Workplace
Guest Author Daniel P. Hoffman shares insights on how to—and how to not—conduct workplace investigations to ensure issues are addressed appropriately.
The Many Opportunities in Coworking Spaces
Guest Author Luanne Urfer shares her expertise on how coworking spaces can meet the needs of home businesses, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and community leaders.
