Breaking Through Brick and Mortar: Entrepreneurs Leveraging Ecommerce
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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.
Lynden Air Cargo to Modernize Hercules Fleet
Lynden Air Cargo plans avionics upgrade for its fleet of Lockheed Hercules fixed-wing cargo planes, with first conversion complete in 2026.
Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan
Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board embarks on a long-range plan that includes new ferries, upgraded terminals, and other improvements.
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Lynden Air Cargo to Modernize Hercules Fleet
Lynden Air Cargo plans avionics upgrade for its fleet of Lockheed Hercules fixed-wing cargo planes, with first conversion complete in 2026.
Alaska Marine Highway System Board Works on Long-Range Plan
Alaska Marine Highway Operations Board embarks on a long-range plan that includes new ferries, upgraded terminals, and other improvements.
Alaska Business Hall of Fame Names 2026 Laureates
Standouts in construction and housing will be inducted into the Alaska Business Hall of Fame. Junior Achievement of Alaska announced the laureates as well as the Volunteer and Educator of the Year.
Federal Offshore Leases Reimagined for ‘High Arctic’ Planning Area
The next federal offshore oil and gas leasing program will reconfigure Alaska waters into a new High Arctic planning area.
Winners Split $45,000 at 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition
Inventions for home construction, autism adaptation, and Arctic living earned prizes at the 2025 Arctic Innovation Competition.
AIDEA Backs Downtown Anchorage Hotel with $25M Loan Participation
The Wildbirch Hotel, co-developed by Mark Begich, becomes part of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority loan participation portfolio and forms a strategic partnership with Aleut Real Estate.
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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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Schwabe Hires Associate for Alaska Native Law Services
Molly Gunther joins the Anchorage office of Schwabe as an Associate with experience in Indian Country and Alaska Native corporation law.
Executives and Managers Promoted at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation promoted six executives and managers at its corporate office in charge of communications, records, and training.
R&M Consultants Launches Land Development Group with Senior Planner
Civil engineering, surveying, and environmental firm R&M Consultants hired Dave Whitfield as Senior Planner in its new Land Development Group.
For the Birds: The Attraction of Winged Wildlife
Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bald eagles and bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket list.
What Makes the Best Workplaces in Alaska Stand Out
Top workplaces in Alaska prioritize culture, flexibility, and employee growth. Learn more from the 2024 winners of the Best Place to Work award.
Strong Subnational Ties with China
China remains the largest customer of Alaska exports, and even if Beijing and Washington, DC are at odds, the state pursues its own trade ties.
CMMC Compliance: It’s Actually Happening
Final phases of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification are being implemented this spring, so Joel Recane of Stratus Services explains the implications for government contractors.
The Focused Manager: Feedback to Give Back
Employees who receive regular, meaningful feedback are more engaged, so managers should become comfortable providing clear, actionable, and timely updates on individual performance.
