Breaking Through Brick and Mortar: Entrepreneurs Leveraging Ecommerce
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thread Awarded $2.3M Contract for Anchorage Childcare Stimulus
The Municipality of Anchorage awarded a $2.3 million contract to a statewide childcare resource and referral organization, thread.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Breaks Ground on Second Alaska Location
Tommy’s Express Car Wash broke ground on its second Alaska location at 4301 Debarr Road, near the Costco store.
US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs
Seeking adjustments to tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce suggests small businesses advocate by telling their stories.
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US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs
Seeking adjustments to tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce suggests small businesses advocate by telling their stories.
Survey Shows Dramatic Drop in Alaska Small Business Confidence and Financial Outlook
The Alaska Small Business Development Center says its annual survey for 2025 shows the sharpest economic shift in its eight-year history.
Wayland Baptist University Transitions Alaska Campuses to Online Only
Wayland Baptist University is transitioning its Alaska campus locations to online instruction only, leveraging the global reach of WBUonline.
Mat-Su Health Foundation Awards $2.6 Million in Health/Human Services Scholarships
Mat-Su Health Foundation awards $2.6 million in scholarships for residents pursuing health and human services training and degrees.
Vitus Secures $37M Federally Guaranteed Loan to Improve Fuel Infrastructure
Vitus family of fuel delivery companies secures $37 million in US Department of Agriculture loans for infrastructure expansion.
Bay Welding’s Ambitious Seiner: A New Boat for a New Season
Homer-based Bay Welding Services’ new 58-foot seiner marks the company’s entry into full-service custom boat building.
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The Alaska Safety Alliance and Associated Builders and Contractors of Alaska are hosting the 2025 Safety Expo, with events in Anchorage and Fairbanks, in May.
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.
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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Credit Union 1 Adds USAF Vet to Executive Leadership Team
The executive leadership team at Credit Union 1 (CU1) now includes Ben Craig as Chief Administrative Officer.
UMIAQ Design Promotes Engineering Manager
UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Sarah Moyers as its new Engineering Manager.
ACDA Welcomes New Development Director
Shifting from federal government to city government, Chad Stovall joins the Anchorage Community Development Authority as Development Director.
LNG In, LNG Out: The Race to Import and/or Export Alaska Natural Gas
Harvest is reversing the Kenai LNG Terminal for imports, even as Alaska LNG moves closer to bringing North Slope gas to market, locally and overseas.
Forewarned Is Forearmed: Market Research to Stay Competitive
Access to market data can mean the difference between success and failure. Meet some producers and consumers of Alaska market research.
The Safety Corner: Mitigating Risk in Construction
A builder’s risk policy is a type of insurance designed to cover property during construction. With this season shaping up to be one for the record books in Alaska, Sean Dewalt explains how to ensure your project is protected.
Beyond Satisfied: Focus on Employee Commitment
Guest author Maija Doggett shares her human resources expertise on how workplaces should enhance employee commitment as a precursor to engagement and job satisfaction.
Effective Leadership in Times of Rapid Change
Leadership isn’t a simple task on a good day. Woodrie Burich and Naomi DuCharme explain how the key to resilience is staying focused on what you can control.
