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Want a sneak peek of what’s running in the April 2025 edition? Check out the headlines and summaries below.

Also, if you’re looking even further ahead, our May and June 2025 initial lineup is ready for you to view.

♦ April Special Section ♦

Corporate 100

 

2025 Corporate 100
Alaska Business reveals the 2025 Corporate 100, a list of the state’s largest companies as ranked by number of Alaskan employees.

Corporate 100 Executive Summary
Managing Editor Tasha Anderson documents facts, figures, and highlights about the 2025 Corporate 100.

How Ballot Measure 1 Impacts Your Business
In November Alaskans approved Ballot Measure 1, which will increase Alaska’s minimum wage, require sick leave be provided to many Alaskan employees, and curtail certain mandatory meetings in the workplace. Get the details on how this measure may impact your business.

Outside Employees: Taxes, Insurance, Local Laws
Many Alaska businesses employ Outside remote workers for a variety of reasons. This article explores how a business owner can make sure their out-of-state employment practices comply with tax, insurance, and other local laws.

How to Be a Best of Alaska Business Best Place to Work
Every March our readers vote on the best places to work in Alaska, and the results are published in our July issue. Learn from the 2024 winners how they have built award-winning workplaces.

Inviting Emotional Support Animals to Work
Many employers are thinking outside the box to recruit and retain employees, and one method is to provide high-impact perks. Get the scoop on how some workplaces are inviting emotional support animals to the office to increase employee wellbeing and longevity.

Employee Engagement v. Employee Commitment
Guest author Maija Doggett shares her expertise on how workplaces should be designed to enhance employee engagement, employee organizational commitment, and organizational citizenship behavior.

Overwork and Presenteeism
Guest author Woodrie Burich shares her insights on overwork and presenteeism, or the expectations and implications of onsite and hybrid work models.

Energy: Nuyakuk River Hydroelectric Concept
The proposed Nuyakuk River Hydroelectric run-of-river project would generate energy year-round and produce up to 12 megawatts of power. This update will review information about the project’s status.

Fisheries: Bering Sea Pollock
Alaska pollock is a key species in the Alaska groundfish complex and a target species for one of the world’s largest fisheries. Alaska Business takes a closer look at the industry and what may be in store for its future.

Healthcare: Alaskan Healthcare Specialists
In this article we highlight Alaskan doctors who provide unique and innovative services.

Real Estate: Multi-Family Property Loans
To stimulate more housing development in Anchorage, the Anchorage Assembly voted to allow duplexes to be built in areas that were previously zoned only for single-family homes. In terms of multi-family property, there are a wide range of financing options available; this article will discuss the types of multi-family financing options available from different lenders, the lending process, and other relevant details.

Finance: Medical Project Financing
As more medical facilities are established to accommodate Alaska’s aging population and other residents, there has become a greater need and demand for medical loans, used to purchase or refinance medical practices, surgery centers, or buy medical equipment. This article delves into all the specifics of obtaining a medical loan from Alaska’s lending institutions.

40th Anniversary: Media Printing and Publishing
From a debut issue with fifty-six stapled pages, this magazine has grown into the slick publication readers know today. Compare notes with other local periodicals and printers to learn how publishing has changed in forty years.

Tourism: Birdwatching
Alaska’s wetlands, coastal areas, and national parks are prime locations for local and visiting bird watchers. Local guides make sure avian lovers have the opportunity to see the birds on their bucket list.

Marketing: Market Research
Having access to market trends and data can be the difference between success and failure when it comes to launching a new service, product, or business. But how does one access that information? We look at which companies conduct research into Alaska’s markets.

Alaska Native: Aleut Real Estate/Tayal Brokerage
Aleut Real Estate recently launched Tayal Brokerage, an Alaska Native-owned commercial real estate brokerage headquartered in Anchorage. Get to know the new company, led by Broker-in-Charge Michael Jenks, that offers comprehensive real estate services.

Architecture: BDS Designs for Itself
BDS Architects became its own client in 2024 when it moved from its midtown office of forty years to a brand new space downtown—that it designed for itself. Read what BDS Architects learned when the company became its own client.

Alaskan Oil Pipeline from Above
Editorial Focus

Corporate 100 | Western
Energy, Fisheries, Healthcare, Real Estate

Deadlines

Space: February 18, 2025

Art: February 24, 2025

Editorial Content: February 10, 2025

scope of the Pikka project, between NPRA and the Kuparuk oil field.
Editorial Focus

Construction
Small Business

Deadlines

Space: March 19, 2024

Art: March 26, 2025

Editorial Content: March 10, 2024

♦ May Special Section ♦

Construction

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Construction Projects
This article provides an update on several projects in the works at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.

The National Association of Women in Construction
Get to know the Alaska Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction, including highlights from the recent Women in Construction Week, held in early March.

New Tech in New Homes
Homes were once built with phone jacks in every room—and often hallways or closets. What was then modern connectivity is now an artifact of the past, but residential contractors still account for current and emerging technology trends, improving the value of their homes and the ease of access for residents.

Construction Industry Forecast
Learn more from construction industry experts about what’s in store for the 2025 construction season.

Small Crews, Big Results
General Contractors with fewer than twenty employees are nonetheless often capable of taking on big jobs. How do smaller general contractors approach large projects, ensuring their right-sized crew can get the job done well, on time, and on budget?

Alaska Native​: Addresses in Rural Alaska
For the first time, residents in Toksook Bay have official street addresses. To facilitate that, Coastal Villages Region Fund partnered with the City of Toksook Bay and the Alaska Map Company to create a digital map, an essential step to building a geospatial hub to support infrastructure, emergency planning, and economic growth. This article will look at the expansive effort to map all twenty CVRF communities, building opportunities for personal and business growth.

Oil & Gas: LNG In, LNG Out
Harvest is redeveloping the Kenai LNG Terminal for energy imports, even as Alaska LNG takes steps toward development and welcomes national support. Look at the near future of LNG in Alaska.

Energy: Alaska Energyshed Project
The Alaska Energyshed Project is an initiative to identify and secure funding for clean energy projects in Northwest and Southeast Alaska by 2026. Twelve communities are participating in the project, which is backed by the US Department of Energy and supported by Southeast Conference, DeerStone Consulting, Launch Alaska, and Alaska Municipal League.

Transportation: Railroad Bridges Upgrades
The Alaska Railroad has dozens of hundred-year-old bridges that are being upgraded; this article will cover the timelines and scopes of work for these essential projects.

Manufacturing: Highmark Marine Fabrication
Highmark Marine Fabrication has a dizzying array of capabilities, ranging from marine and industrial repairs to crane services, commercial diving, and custom fabrication. Learn more about this Kodiak industrial staple.

Telecom & Tech: Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs Using Ecommerce
Online commerce has a lower barrier of entry than traditional retailing, and this article will explore the advantages of ecommerce, specifically for Alaskans, and share examples of how they are capitalizing on “etailing.”

AB 40th Anniversary: Progress in Permitting
The eternal bane of any construction or development project is regulatory red tape, and government agencies have promised for decades to streamline permitting processes. What progress has been made, and what is left to simplify?

Professional Services: Expanding Events
Many effects of the global pandemic are lingering, but not all of them are bad. For example, many annual events had to find innovative solutions to engage those who could not physically attend. Today, many events continue to appeal to a broad audience, connecting with virtual attendees live or even after the event, extending their ability to build community, and they are doing so through specialized audio/visual, broadcasting, and design specialists.

♦ June Special Section ♦

Transportation

Evolution of Airline Livery
Airline livery comprises the colors, graphics, and typographical identifiers that airlines apply to their aircraft. In this article learn more about Alaska airline livery and how it’s evolved over decades of aviation history in the 49th state.

Helicopter Services
Helicopters are an essential part of the Alaska transportation system, often allowing access to locations that are otherwise inaccessible or allowing the movement of goods or people in a more timely fashion than other alternatives. Get to know the companies providing helicopter services, ranging from tourism to industrial operations.

Planning Transportation Improvements
Metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) play a critical role in reviewing the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which the state is required to produce to receive federal grants for transportation maintenance and construction. Mat-Su Valley Planning for Transportation is the state’s newest MPO, reflecting growth in the region.

Kenai Aviation
Kenai Aviation is a family-owned business that stepped up when Ravn stopped services to the Kenai Peninsula. We explore the history and future of this extraordinary local airline.

2025 RAISE Grants
Alaska has received several Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants to address transportation needs. Learn more about how the $25 million will improve access around the state.

Alaska Marine Highway
We provide an update on the Alaska Marine Highway, including toll credits, vessel news, and when and how this essential transportation service continues to serve Southeast.

Construction: Services for Contractors
Estimations and business development are some basic functions for building contractors, yet smaller companies might choose to outsource them to services that offer expertise in those areas.

Environmental: Reducing Carbon Emissions
What are transporters doing to reduce their carbon emissions? Learn about the investment Alaska’s major transporters are putting into protecting the environment.

Fisheries: Herring
This article introduces our readers to Alaska’s herring fishery, exploring its economic impact on the state and the challenges it faces.

Retail: Tongass Trading Co.
Tongass Trading Co. has been supplying Alaskans for 125 years and has evolved over the last century-plus to be an essential part of the Southeast economy. Learn more about this iconic Ketchikan retailer.

40th Anniversary: Alaska Buys the Alaska Railroad
In January 1985, the same year Alaska Business launched, the state of Alaska purchased the Alaska Railroad. Alaska Business reviews the railroad’s history, value to the state, and plans for the future, including the proposed new passenger dock and terminal facility in Seward.

Finance: Accounting Services
This article covers accounting firms and CPAs, the diverse services they provide, and the types of clients they serve, including those on retainer. It explores how accounting professionals tackle complex compliance and financial issues and offer specialized solutions, and it provides insights into niche areas such as tax advisory, audit services, and financial consulting.

Tourism: Working Vacations
The evolution of the workplace outside of traditional offices is impacting more than the cost of commercial real estate; it’s also driving a new global travel trend of working vacations. Instead of unplugging entirely for a short trip, many employees are choosing to plan longer trips and scheduling time to work remotely while traveling. How can Alaska’s tourism industry take advantage of this trend for longer stays?

Government: Mobile ID
The Alaska DMV is launching a mobile credential that will give residents the option to use a digital ID alongside their physical driver’s license or ID card. This new solution enhances security and privacy while offering a safer way to manage personal identity.

The Anchorage Public Transportation Department has spent the last several months testing a fully electric bus.
Editorial Focus

Transportation | Southeast
Construction, Environmental, Fisheries, Retail

Deadlines

Space: April 22, 2025

Art: April 29, 2025

Editorial Content: April 10, 2025

Alaska Business Magazine April 2025 cover
In This Issue
2025 Coporate 100
April 2025
Healthcare, tourism, Alaska Native corporations, fisheries, retail, transportation: these are the industries represented by the top ten of the Corporate 100, which are companies with an Alaska business license ranked by their number of Alaskan employees.