Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
by Scott Rhode | Apr 27, 2026
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
by Scott Rhode | Apr 27, 2026
Small Offices, Mixed Shop/Office, and Large Leases in Demand in Mat-Su
The Mat-Su commercial real estate market, like state and national economy, is relatively flat so far this year, but there’s reason for hope.
Anchorage International Airport Ranks Top in US for Cargo, 3rd Globally
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport now ranks as busiest cargo airport in the US and third-busiest cargo airport worldwide.
GCI Acquires Quintillion in $310M Deal
GCI is acquiring Anchorage-based fiber optic company Quintillion from the private investment firm that bought it in 2023.
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GCI Acquires Quintillion in $310M Deal
GCI is acquiring Anchorage-based fiber optic company Quintillion from the private investment firm that bought it in 2023.
New Owner Rebrands Airframes Alaska and Alaskan Bushwheels as McFarlane Alaska
Alaskan Bushwheels and Airframes Alaska are splitting away from the Alaska Gear Company brand under the name McFarlane Alaska, a division of Kansas-based aviation parts supplier Victor Sierra.
Global Credit Union Brings Branch to Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, is opening a new branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
Alaska Employment: Job Count and Unemployment Rate Nearly Flat to Start 2026
Unemployment in Alaska stood at 4.8 percent in January while federal job cuts held overall employment growth in 2025 to 0.1 percent.
SBA Honors Seward BBQ as Small Business of the Year
The US Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year for Alaska is the owner of Firebrand BBQ in Seward.
Huna Totem Finalizes Tidelands Lease for Áak’w Landing, a Fifth Juneau Cruise Dock
Huna Totem Corporation finalized a waterfront lease for its Áak’w Landing project to add a fifth cruise ship dock to downtown Juneau.
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May 1 – 3, 2026
Alaska Science of Reading Symposium
The 2026 Alaska Science of Reading Symposium brings educators, leaders, and partners together to continue Alaska’s shared climb toward strong, equitable literacy outcomes for every student.
May 1, 2026
Alaska Airlines Aviation Day
For the second consecutive year, Alaska Airlines is hosting Aviation Day in Anchorage at its hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
May 2 – 3, 2026
Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering
During the first weekend in May, Alaskans gather to celebrate aviation and plan for the upcoming flying season.
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Alaska Pacific University
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
Oxford Assaying & Refining
ASRC Energy Remediation
Leadership Promotions at Spawn Ideas
Ahead of the impending retirement of CEO Karen King this year, Spawn Ideas lines up new leadership roles for Amy Adams, April Cook, Codie Costello, and Kathy Norford.
New Leader for Credit Union 1 Member Service Center
Constance Aguilar joined Credit Union 1 as Vice President of Member Operations, leading the Member Service Center, which provides phone, email, and chat support.
KeyBank Promotes Small Business Relationship Manager for Alaska
KeyBank promoted Garet Plantz to Small Business Relationship Manager for Alaska, providing personalized expertise across deposit, lending, cash management, and merchant processing needs.
Improving Inclusivity of Non-Apparent Disabilities
Not all disabilities are obvious, but Alaskans of all abilities can still contribute to the workforce.
Three Journeys
Products made by Montis Corporation, Kastle’s Creations, and Loopy Lupine couldn’t be more different, but they all aspire to great prominence in the market.
Characteristics of Leadership: Rigidity
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when rigid leaders cause entire organizations to tumble.
Mentoring That Matters
Mentoring holds promise, but too often organizations underestimate the work required to make it successful. Brian Walch explains nurturing, facilitating, and formalizing approaches.
Characteristics of Leadership: Hubris
The series exploring key characteristics of leadership tackles the pitfall of hubris, with an experienced executive weighing in with advice.