Growth Focus
by Christi Foist | Oct 6, 2025
Growth Focus
by Christi Foist | Oct 6, 2025
Presidential Order Reverses Ambler Roadblock
An executive greenlight for a road to the Ambler Mining District, and federal ownership in the venture, leaves talks with Native landowners still to be done.
Tiny Homes for Anchorage Homeless Expected in Time for Holidays
Builders expect to finish twenty-four tiny houses by Thanksgiving to shelter homeless Anchorage residents transitioning to permanent housing.
From Plan to Action: Workforce Convening Centers on Coordinated Training Strategies
An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
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Royal Caribbean Launches Small Business Accelerator Program in Seward
Royal Caribbean’s Port Partners program aims to support small business development in Seward, where a new cruise ship terminal is being built.
Southwest Heading North: Airline Adds Seasonal ANC Routes
Southwest Airlines is scheduling seasonal service to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport starting in May 2026.
Alaska Entrepreneurship Week Scopes Stages Beyond Startup
Five days of events during Alaska Entrepreneurship Week showcase resources for startups and businesses scaling up to profitability and beyond.
Two Economic Reports Highlight Pollock Industry’s Impact in Alaska
The Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance paid for two studies prepared independently by Northern Economics and the McKinley Research Group.
2025 Alaska Chamber Premier Business Award Winners Announced
The Alaska Chamber is set to honor businesses and individuals with four Premier Business Awards at its summit in October.
Perfect Purrcolation: Wasilla Teen Opens Cat Café
A Wasilla teen created a business that blends a for-profit coffee shop with a nonprofit cat “cottage” to bring humans and felines together.
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Alaska’s top business symposium, the Alaska Chamber’s Alaska Business Summit attracts business leaders from all across the state.
School principals, assistant principals, and aspiring educational leaders are invited to the 2025 Alaska Principals’ Conference, an inspiring and informative opportunity to connect with fellow educators from across the state.
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, the City of Wasilla, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough are partnering to address the topic of resources in Mat-Su.
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Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
ASRC Energy Remediation
The Systemcenter
Nortech Scientist Earns Underground Storage Tank Certification
Environmental Scientist Jacob Ferrill earned state certification as an Alaska Underground Storage Tank Worker, expanding Nortech’s capabilities.
Executives and Leaders Promoted at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation promoted seven executives and managers in the legal, shareholder relations, HR, IT, and other departments.
Comcast, Verizon Vet Becomes New CEO for MTA
Demian Voiles, credited with establishing Verizon’s Alaska presence, comes to MTA from Comcast, succeeding the retiring Michael Burke as the co-op’s CEO.
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Raw revenue ranks the Top 49ers, yet some Alaska companies excel in percentage terms. Meet the eight businesses that grew by 20 percent or more from 2023 to 2024.
Startup Accelerators
Navigating the world of startups can be a wild ride! Learn how business accelerators are fueling the next generation of Alaska’s innovators, from the initial idea to successful deployment.
Strategic Onboarding
Onboarding must be designed to create momentum and instill confidence. Brian Walch shows how to help new hires contribute in meaningful ways as quickly as possible.
Worn but not Worn Out
Resale shopping is popular with all walks of life, not just bargain hunters. Learn about sustainable fashion at consignment clothing stores.
Buying a Business in Alaska
Recently, a friend of mine, a certified public accountant (CPA), asked me to join him as a partner to buy a small, popular business. As a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisor, I’ve had my share of personal and professional experience with acquisitions. My partner...