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New Tech for Talkeetna Birch Sap Harvest
Hammers Family Birch, which acquired Alaska Wild Harvest and Kahiltna Birchworks last year, is introducing a state-of-the-art automated vacuum tubing system for this spring’s sap collection.
gBETA Chooses Five Alaska Businesses for Accelerator Support
Out of thirty applicants, Airvitalize, Blue Collar Design, Foraged & Found, HairVoyage, and Montis Corp are chosen for a seven-week accelerator program of business coaching and access to investors.
Alaska Employment: 324,300 Jobs Drops March Unemployment to 4.6 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska fell to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.6 percent in March, while the total number of jobs grew by 2.8 percent from the year before.
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Cross-Border Collaboration a Highlight of Dunleavy/Pillai Discussion
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai talked about collaboration, joint investments, and salmon at the Arctic Encounter Symposium last week.
Greensparc Brings Reliable, Powerful Computing Infrastructure to Cordova
A new data center in Cordova brings cloud computing infrastructure to a remote community while soaking up surplus hydropower.
Physician Coalition Launches Accountable Care Organization for Alaska
A coalition of independent Alaska physicians is launching an Accountable Care Organization, the first of its kind in Alaska designed exclusively by local physicians. Envoy Integrated Health says its ACO is focused on Medicare patients.
Seward Heat Loop Project Includes Workforce Development Component
A US Department of Energy grant for the Seward Heat Loop paid for a new heat pump to provide hands-on training for technicians.
Costco Opens Furniture and Appliance Showroom in South Anchorage
The new Costco Home Showroom in South Anchorage lets customers physically interact with furniture and appliances sold online before ordering for delivery.
The Aleut Corporation Launches Business Plan Competition Partnership
Aleut Corporation and McKinley Alaska Growth Capital launch Aleut Shareholder Marketplace, an entrepreneur training course based on a model that’s been successful in the Arctic Slope region.
May 21 – May 23
2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Guided by the theme “Transforming Energy Now for the Next 50 Years,” the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on real-world examples in Alaska and around the globe demonstrating progress in the energy transition, including established renewable sources, advancements in energy storage, and emerging technologies such as green fuels and advanced nuclear power.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Avis Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden Inc.
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
People AK
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
Cape Fox Corporation Hires Senior Vice President of Construction Services
Cape Fox Corporation hired Jason Brown, a strategic development executive at Bristol Bay Native Corporation, to become Senior Vice President of Construction Services.
International Fisheries Nonprofit Chooses Alaskan as Executive Director
An international nonprofit that supports sustainable fisheries picked an Alaskan as its next Executive Director. Ocean Outcomes selected Kelly Harrell, previously executive director of the Alaska Marine Conservation Council.
New Executive Director for Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association has a new Executive Director. The board promoted its head of marketing, Lilani Dunn.
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Anchorage’s Great Streets Façade Improvement Loan Program concludes its first year, with more beautification projects coming this summer.
Serious Games: Building Teams for a Positive Workplace Culture
Alaska Escape Rooms is a popular destination for parties or dates, but it also has a business-to-business aspect to help employers build a positive workplace culture.
Wealth of the Arctic: Trade, trends, and opportunity at northern latitudes
Overall economic output from the Arctic is currently low compared to other global regions, but it has been increasing due to climate change and new technology.
2024 USACE Infrastructure Projects
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is preparing for a productive 2024 construction season, with major projects around the state.
Comparing MSHA & OSHA
The federal government has two administrations within the Department of Labor that oversee workplace safety: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.