Alaska Business Hall of Fame 2025
Jan 13, 2025 | Finance, Government, Magazine, Nonprofits, Retail
Global Credit Union Opens Juneau Financial Center
Global Credit Union is opening a new Financial Center across the street from its longtime Juneau branch in the Fred Meyer store.
DOT&PF Awarded Grant Funding for Rural Drones, Seward Highway Avalanche Mitigation
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities received two grants that provide added safety measures for Alaskans, both involving drone aircraft.
Spruce Root Becomes an SBA-Approved Microlender in Alaska
Spruce Root becomes a Small Business Administration-approved microlender, opening new doors for small business owners across the state.
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Federal Approval Secured for Alaska’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan
Alaska’s 2025 federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan approved, opening door to $11 million for charging stations and more.
Fairbanks and Anchorage International Airports Unify Management Under One Director
The manager of the Fairbanks and Anchorage international airports formally takes a new title as Director of the Alaska International Airport System.
Holland America Line Announces Multi-Year Expansion to Enhance Denali Lodge
Holland America Line plans a $70 million investment over three years in Denali Lodge to enhance Cruisetours offerings for guests.
Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia
MV Columbia is the first Alaska Marine Highway System vessel to offer free, ship-wide WiFi; federal funding means other vessels will follow.
BBNC Takes Majority Interest in Alaska Growth Capital
Bristol Bay Native Corporation is the new majority owner of Alaska Growth Capital, after holding a minority stake since 2022, when McKinley Management acquired the business line from Arctic Slope Regional Corporation.
Alaska Permanent Capital Management Under New Umbrella
Blue Umbrella, a three-year-old Anchorage holding company specializing in succession planning, is taking a majority interest in Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company.
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation luncheons are the largest sit-down business events in Alaska.
The 2025 Response to Intervention/Multi-Tiered System of Supports Conference will be held January 25 and 26 at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage, with “The Culture of Belonging” as the theme.
The Alaska Marine Science Symposium, Alaska’s premier marine research conference, has been bringing together scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and interested public for more than thirty years to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaska waters.
February 3, 2025 – February 7, 2025
Alaska’s premier environmental conference returns February 3 through 7, featuring a hybrid event at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center in Anchorage and online in the Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) Virtual Attendee Hub.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
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
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
New Generation of Leadership at John Hall’s Alaska
Elizabeth Hall succeeds her father as President of tour operator John Hall’s Alaska, while the eponymous founder of the family-owned company remains CEO. Her brother Joe Hall is promoted to Chief Operating Officer.
Landye Bennett Blumstein Attorney Makes Partner
Alexander J. Kubitz, who has been with the law firm of Landye Bennett Blumstein since 2019, was named Partner effective January 1, 2025.
Coffman Engineers Corrosion Control Technician Certified as Tank Inspector
James Delaney, a corrosion control technician at Coffman Engineers, obtained his American Petroleum Institute 653 certification as an Aboveground Storage Tank Inspector.
Alaska Business Hall of Fame 2025
Linda Leary, Joe Schierhorn, Ralph Seekins, and (posthumously) the late US Representative Don Young form the Alaska Business Hall of Fame class of 2025.
Alaska’s Economic Outlook: Forecasting 2025
Oil production rises while prices retreat, and hiring remains challenging all over. Experts provide their insights on what may be in store for Alaska’s economy in 2025.
Endophyte Assisted Remediation
Remediating contaminated soils can take various forms, including an innovative tag team of bacteria and local plants. Intrinsyx Environmental explains the process.
Every Effort Counts in an Employee Misconduct Defense
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down four elements of an affirmative defense if (or when!) a safety inspector issues a citation due to unpreventable employee misconduct.
Mentorship: The Shoulders of Giants
Guest author Lincoln Garrick shares insights on mentorship in Alaska: how-to, best practices, what to avoid, and resources.
