Upcoming Editorial ✎
Want a sneak peek of what’s running in the September and October 2026 edition? Check out the headlines and summaries below.
♦ September Special Section ♦
Legal
Legal Elite Directory
We announce the 2026 Legal Elite, Alaska’s best lawyers according to their peers.
Building and Maintaining a Reputation of Excellence
Business learns from several of the firms represented in the 2026 Legal Elite how to build and maintain a reputation of excellence in and out of the courtroom.
Aviation, Maritime, and Transportation Law
Meet several prominent individuals who practice aviation, maritime, and transportation law.
The “Gray” Bar
Alaska’s population is trending older, and within that population are many of Alaska’s experienced attorneys. What’s the future look like as Alaska’s attorneys make plans to retire?
Small Business
Cottage Industry Food Prep
In 2024 the Alaska Legislature revised statutes relating to homemade or “cottage” foods, and in 2025 state regulations were updated to reflect the change. How has it benefitted Alaska businesses prepping food at home for sale to the public?
Emergency Residential Cleaning
Substances like fentanyl and methamphetamine can linger on surfaces and require remediation, but households are often unsure how to proceed after a drug-related emergency or tragedy. Several small businesses are stepping up to provide necessary services to ensure that residences are safe after a drug-related incident.
Luxury in the Mat-Su
Throughout the state, many businesses are finding success catering to discerning needs. Meet the businesses in the Mat-Su that are elevating their services and clientele.
Nontraditional Subscription Businesses
Subscription programs provide businesses with a steady stream of income, so some businesses that traditionally didn’t operate in a subscription space have moved to one, testing how the method works for them and their customers.
Mushroom Growers
Alaska’s mushroom industry is small but appetizing. Get to know Alaska’s funnest guys.
Environmental: Green Packaging and Reducing Plastic
It’s hard to argue against the convenience of one-time use disposable plastics, but evidence of how those plastics hang around long past their one use is prevalent all over the state. Many local retailers are revisiting the materials they use in packaging, reducing or eliminating plastics. Learn who and how.
Infrastructure: The Roads Through Wasilla
Downtown Wasilla roads are undergoing a transformation this year, reshaping Main Street and Yenlo Street into one-way corridors. Alaska Business reports on the scope, timeline, and impact of the road updates.
Telecom & Tech: AI Customer Service & Support
Responding to clients and customers in a timely fashion is critical for a business to maintain good relationships, but it can also be costly and time consuming. Some are looking to AI to lend a digital hand. What tools are available, and what’s the best way to use them?
Transportation: What’s Happening in Whittier
The Railroad is upgrading its tunnel; the city is designing an upgrade for the Delong Dock; the Cruise Ship Terminal Electrification Project is moving forward; and this fall Whittier is hosting the commissioning of the US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Ted Stevens—a boom of activity at one of Alaska’s transportation hubs.
Professional Development: Characteristics of Leadership
This is the ninth of twelve articles by guest author Lincoln Garrick that explore key characteristics that good leaders avoid, with local leaders weighing in with their own experiences. For September: Corruption
Editorial Focus
Small Business, Legal
Environmental, Infrastructure, Telecom & Tech, Transportation
Deadlines
Space: July 20, 2026
Art: July 27, 2026
Editorial Content: July 10, 2026
Editorial Focus
Top 49ers
Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Tourism
Bonus Distribution
Alaska Business Top 49ers Luncheon, ATIA Convention
Deadlines
Space: August 20, 2026
Art: August 27, 2026
Editorial Content: August 10, 2026
♦ October Special Section ♦
Top 49ers
Top 49ers Ranks
We reveal the 2026 Top 49ers, Alaska companies as ranked by gross revenue.
What’s Your Special Sauce?
There’s no one way to grow a company, and every one of the Top 49ers has their own secret recipe that’s aided them in gaining a competitive edge and growing revenue. Learn from Alaska’s revenue leaders what their special sauce is.
Billions with a “B”
All of the Top 49ers excel in their respective sectors, but only a handful generate revenue in the billions. Alaska Business reports who has hit this incredible milestone in 2025 and still has their sights set on climbing the ranks.
Construction: Materials Logistics
How contractors, suppliers, and transporters work together to get construction materials delivered on time—no matter where they’re needed.
Education: APU, an Alaska Native University
APU’s new governing model brings tribes, tribal organizations, and partners into shared leadership, advancing its self-determined Alaska Native University vision. Learn more on APU’s evolving future.
Manufacturing: The Right Structure
Many operations in Alaska require some kind of structure, but exactly what form that structure takes can vary widely on access and the structure’s purpose. Local manufacturers have developed parts, pieces, and whole buildings that cater to any business’ needs.
Oil & Gas: Pipelines
Learn more about industry pipelines: Who builds them, what are they used for, when are they shared and when are they not, where does the pipe come from, and how are pipelines shaping Alaska one project at a time?
Tourism: Did you know…
Many travelers come to Alaska for exceptional experiences through a variety of tours. But there are some opportunities that even lifelong Alaskans may not be aware await them in the 49th state: surfing in Southeast, spearfishing for halibut, touring with yaks, just to name a few.
Leadership: Doing Good by Being Good
This is the tenth of twelve articles by guest author Lincoln Garrick that explore key characteristics that good leaders avoid, with local leaders weighing in with their own experiences. For October: Callousness
Media & Arts: Changes in Journalism
Journalism in Alaska has undergone a transformation, with some outlets going under and others launching anew. We cover who’s reporting on what, from where, and why.
Corporate Giving: Redefining Community Engagement
Local companies are going above and beyond to make a tangible impact through community support. This article will offer readers an inside look at how local industry leaders are fostering positive change, building trust, and strengthening the communities they serve.
Professional Services: Succession Wave
According to local experts at Transworld Business Advisors of Alaska, which provides exit and succession planning; business valuations; and sales and acquisitions services, there’s a growing succession wave among Alaska business owners. Learn more about the trends they’re seeing.
