Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
by Katie Pesznecker | May 11, 2026
Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame 2026
by Katie Pesznecker | May 11, 2026
Eight Startups Selected for Launch Alaska Portfolio
Remote Hands and Applied Atomics are the Alaska-grown companies among eight energy and tech startups taken under Launch Alaska’s wing.
The Alaska Club Fits Relaxation into Fitness with Nordic Spa
The newest hydro-recreation installation for The Alaska Club is a Nordic spa at its Tudor Road location in East Anchorage.
Alaska Business Sweeps Awards for Magazine Feature Writing, Wins for Best Cover and Headlines
Alaska Business nets six Alaska Press Club awards for work in 2025, including a sweep of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by Senior Editor Scott Rhode for Best Magazine Feature.
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Alaska Business Sweeps Awards for Magazine Feature Writing, Wins for Best Cover and Headlines
Alaska Business nets six Alaska Press Club awards for work in 2025, including a sweep of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by Senior Editor Scott Rhode for Best Magazine Feature.
Alaska Employment: Job Growth Doubles in February, Unemployment Rate Flat at 4.7%
Unemployment in Alaska fell to 4.7 percent in February while government job cuts held overall employment growth in 2025 to 0.2 percent.
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.
First Franchise Sale for Waffles & Whatnot
Anchorage-based Waffles and Whatnot sold its first franchise, with head chef and general manager Kelvin Guzman taking over the Muldoon Road location.
Mat-Su Borough Partners with Coal Plant Developer Seeking Data Center Options
With help from the Mat-Su Borough, Terra Energy Center Corporation is seeking investors and industrial-scale electricity consumers for a proposed West Susitna coal-fired power.
Identity Health Clinic Closes, Ending 49 Years of LGBTQ+ Services
Identity Health Clinic, a nonprofit in Anchorage specializing in care for LGBTQ+ patients, is closing after nearly fifty years in business, citing delayed Medicaid payments and other financial stresses.
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May 12, 2026
Export University 101
Whether attendees are new to the world of exporting or looking to expand their knowledge, Export University 101 is a good fit.
May 18 – 21, 2026
2026 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference has become the premier gathering for people from across the entire energy and political spectrum.
May 19 – 21, 2026
Alaska Telecom Association 2026 Annual Meeting
Join Alaska Telecom Association, company board members, executives, and senior managers in Valdez for the 2026 annual meeting at the Valdez Civic Center, overlooking the waters of Port Valdez.
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Lawyer Chosen as 18th University of Alaska President
Matt Cooper, who was General Counsel for the University of Alaska until 2024, returns to the UA System as President, succeeding Pat Pitney after her retirement takes effect this month.
American Red Cross of Alaska Welcomes New CEO
The American Red Cross of Alaska named Bryce Sitter as Regional CEO upon the retirement of Tanguy Libbrecht.
New GM Promoted at Qayaq Construction
Blake Anderson is promoted to General Manager of Wasilla-based Qayaq Construction, part of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation.
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
Certain occupations in Alaska outnumber the state’s largest employers. Those workers form an invisible army of same-skilled peers scattered among smaller workplaces. Learn to appreciate the scale of the retail sales, fast food, and office clerical cohort.
Film Ascendant
A revival of film photography has businesses offering goods and services, as well as building community around this developing interest.
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.
