Forty Years of Booms & Busts
by Tasha Anderson | Aug 4, 2025
Forty Years of Booms & Busts
by Tasha Anderson | Aug 4, 2025
Anchorage Economy Stable Amid Uncertainty
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation reports lower business confidence in its annual survey, even as key indicators like jobs and building permits hold steady.
New Game in Town for Men’s Hormone Therapy
The first franchise location in Alaska for Gameday Men’s Health opened in Midtown Anchorage, offering concierge care for hormone health and sexual wellness.
Bell’s Nursery Owners Chosen as 2025 Farm Family of the Year
Mosesian Farms of Alaska, better known as Bell’s Nursery and Gifts, is the 2025 Farm Family of the Year in recognition of years of service.
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‘Come and See’: Inviting Investment for Arctic Infrastructure
Alaska must tell its story to attract investment for infrastructure, and United Arab Emirates seems willing to listen.
Alaska Satellite Facility Ready for Flood of Radar Data
The moment has arrived for the Alaska Satellite Facility at UAF to collect a flood of data from a synthetic aperture radar satellite launched from India this week.
Fisheries Insurance, Vessel Registration Bills Become Law
Without the governor’s signature, new laws take effect exempting commercial fishing insurance cooperatives from state regulation and ending a requirement to register fishing boats with the DMV.
Denali Commission Distributes $100M to Address Rural Fuel Infrastructure Needs
The Denali Commission facilitated a $100 million federal grant to upgrade fuel tank farms in ten rural communities.
‘Beyond the Beige’ Grants to Improve Anchorage Façades and Spaces
Murals, sculptures, and other public art are among five initial recipients of Beyond the Beige grants to beautify building façades throughout Anchorage.
Two New Indoor Play Places for Mat-Su Kids
Two new play spaces provide an option for parents looking for indoor activities to keep children entertained but off electronics.
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Join the Alaska Oil and Gas Association at its annual conference August 26 through 28. Alaska’s premier oil and gas industry event begins with an evening employee appreciation event and kickoff party Tuesday evening.
Startup Weekend is a three-day program through which aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life. It’s held in hundreds of cities around the world. Startup Weekend is a good place to connect with passionate people driven to build something new.
Managing constant change in healthcare takes more than just hard work. It takes a solid understanding of the legislative process and knowledge about intricacies of the healthcare system.
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Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
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Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
ASRC Energy Remediation
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UMIAQ Design Hires Utilities Division Manager
UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, named Jacques Annandale as its new Utilities Division Manager.
Donlin Gold Hires Lindskoog as External Affairs Manager
Wendy Lindskoog, an experienced community engagement professional in Alaska, becomes External Affairs Manager for the company advancing the Donlin Gold mining project.
Nurse Practitioners Strengthen Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute’s Mat-Su Branch
Family nurse practitioner Monica Lewis and acute care nurse practitioner Geoff Mittelsteadt expand cardiovascular care in the Wasilla area.
Forty Years of Booms & Busts
Alaska’s economy has relied on oil almost since statehood, and that reliance has led to multiple booms and busts in an economy based on one commodity. What have we learned, what have we done, and is our future looking any more stable?
Is a Headline Question Always Answered No?
In its forty-year history, how many times has this magazine asked important questions about oil and gas, fisheries, and the Southeast economy? What has happened since then? Can hindsight yield more up-to-date answers?
Striving to Thrive: Addressing Outmigration through Workforce Development
MTA is making efforts, through apprenticeship programs and community outreach strategies, to address the outmigration trend in Alaska that is affecting large and small businesses.
Five Shifts to Drive Teams Forward
Managers who hold onto habits too long will miss the moment to act. Brian Walch guides readers through a mindset shift.
Collaboration to Strengthen Alaska’s Food Economy
Guest author Leah Moss explores the Alaska Food Policy Council’s efforts to improve Alaska’s food system, making it healthier, more secure, and more self-reliant.
