A Bridge, a Bypass, and a New Chapter for Cooper Landing
by Rindi White | Sep 7, 2026
A Bridge, a Bypass, and a New Chapter for Cooper Landing
by Rindi White | Sep 7, 2026
Alaska Employment: Unemployment Rate Down in July, Total Jobs Also Down
Job growth in July was negative due to government sector cuts, even as 4.3 percent unemployment was the lowest Alaska has seen in a long time.
Juneau City Hall Transforming into Sealaska Heritage Institute ‘Crown Jewel’
Juneau Assembly approves $1.5 million sale of City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, to demolish and replace with an arts building.
$2.3M in Federal Grants for Seward Shipyard Operators
The US Maritime Administration awarded grants to JAG Alaska and Catalyst Marine Engineering to acquire new equipment for their Seward shipyard operations.
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Juneau City Hall Transforming into Sealaska Heritage Institute ‘Crown Jewel’
Juneau Assembly approves $1.5 million sale of City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, to demolish and replace with an arts building.
$2.3M in Federal Grants for Seward Shipyard Operators
The US Maritime Administration awarded grants to JAG Alaska and Catalyst Marine Engineering to acquire new equipment for their Seward shipyard operations.
University of Alaska Regents Abolish Nonresident Tuition Surcharge
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to eliminate nonresident tuition, starting next year, setting rates equal to in-state tuition.
Contango Celebrates Lucky Shot Activities in Hatcher Pass
Contango Silver and Gold celebrates ownership of Hatcher Pass mines it formerly leased with an open house and rock-breaking ceremony.
Alaska Business Earns TABPI Honors for Cover Illustration, Photography
Trade Associations Business Publications International honored this magazine with a Silver award for a digital design cover and an Honorable Mention for a photographic cover, both published in 2025.
Global Credit Union Opens Branch in Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, opened its newest branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
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September 12, 2026
Turnagain Ceramics Clay Fest 2026
Join Turnagain Ceramics in celebrating the vibrant Anchorage clay community. Stop by to browse wares from vendors from around the state, grab a bite to eat, listen to live bands, or take a class.
September 25 – 27, 2026
University of Alaska Statewide AI Symposium
Join University of Alaska professors as they host a three-day symposium focusing on AI in Alaska.
September 19, 2026
Alaska Young Farmer Leadership Summit
If you farm, ranch, grow, raise, or just care about the future of agriculture in Alaska, this is a must-attend summit.
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New Academic and Administrative Leaders at UAA Campuses
UAA started the fall semester with several new leaders named to academic and administrative positions at Anchorage, Kenai, and Kodiak campuses.
MTA Finds New CFO at Providence
Rebecca “Becky” Rudd has been named as MTA’s new CFO and is working alongside retiring CFO Laurie Browning to support a smooth transition.
Marketing and HR Professionals Join R&M Consultants’ Business Services Department
Siobhan Johansen and Carly Guthrie join R&M Consultants as Proposal Manager and Human Resources Generalist, respectively.
T.G.I.F.F
On the first Friday of each month, businesses host music, food, and art events. Who coordinates First Friday, and what’s the impact on participating businesses?
Profit by the Pint: Toasting Alaska’s Favorite Breweries
Some of Alaska’s brewers have decades of experience guiding their businesses and operations. What leads to a successful brewery in Alaska?
Penny Wise: Businesses Adapt to Cent Stoppage
The US Treasury stopped minting pennies, so how are local businesses adapting to the imminent extinction of the little red cent?
The Vacancy Chain: Transitions Expose Leaders
One transition triggers a chain reaction, and everyone must move into a bigger shell. Brian Walch explains the tender process of growth and change.
Characteristics of Leadership: Disconnectedness
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the detachment caused by disconnectedness, with a business educator weighing in with advice.
The Human Alignment Problem
The latest AI tools enable organizations to turbocharge productivity, but can humans keep up? Woodrie Burich has tips for workflow integration.
