Alaska Marine Highway Update
by Alexandra Kay | Jun 2, 2025
Aleut Advances Ambitious Adak Ammonia Apparatus
The Aleut Corporation is partnering with Pacific H2 to produce green ammonia from wind turbines on Adak Island.
Alaska State Fair Adds Multipurpose Event Center to Palmer Fairgrounds
Construction of a new 8,300-square-foot multipurpose event center is scheduled to be complete by the August 15 start of the Alaska State Fair.
Alaska SBDC Annual Report: Record-Setting Year, New Tribal Financing
The Alaska Small Business Development Center annual report for 2024 highlights a record-setting year of small business growth and innovation.
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Pacific Dataport Brings Satellite Internet to Nome
Pacific Dataport calls the Nome Gateway built for its Aurora LEO internet service the largest-capacity commercial satellite service installed anywhere on Earth.
Legislative Session Ends with Bills for Insurance, Payday Loans, and Big Game Hunting
Lawmakers finished an operating budget and enacted new legal frameworks for childcare, interior design, and big game hunting.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Breaks Ground on Second Alaska Location
Tommy’s Express Car Wash broke ground on its second Alaska location at 4301 Debarr Road, near the Costco store.
US Chamber of Commerce Maps Route for Small Businesses Facing Tariffs
Seeking adjustments to tariffs, the US Chamber of Commerce suggests small businesses advocate by telling their stories.
Survey Shows Dramatic Drop in Alaska Small Business Confidence and Financial Outlook
The Alaska Small Business Development Center says its annual survey for 2025 shows the sharpest economic shift in its eight-year history.
Lynden Air Cargo to Modernize Hercules Fleet
Lynden Air Cargo plans avionics upgrade for its fleet of Lockheed Hercules fixed-wing cargo planes, with first conversion complete in 2026.
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The fourth annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will be held June 3 through June 5, with pre-conference events hosted by the US Department of Energy Arctic Energy Office and Launch Alaska on June 2.
National Cancer Survivor’s Day is a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community.
June 7 – June 8
Homer Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is launching a new event this year, the Homer HarborFest and Boat Show, held at the Deep Water Dock.
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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
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
ASRC Energy Remediation
Coffman Engineers Obtain Cathodic Protection Specialties
Cynthia Cacy and Zack Wright become the sixth and seventh team members at Coffman Engineers to earn the highest level of cathodic protection certification.
New Generation of Leadership for Renewable Energy Alaska Project
The Renewable Energy Alaska Project chose Cady Lister as Executive Director, to succeed Chris Rose when he retires this summer from the organization he founded in 2004.
New Staff Hired, Professionals Promoted at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
Bristol Bay Native Corporation hired three new staff and promoted two professionals in the administration, records, legal, and accounting departments.
Alaska Marine Highway Update
An update on the Alaska Marine Highway System, including toll credits and how the ferry fleet continues to provide essential services in Southeast.
Canine Resources: Pets and Service Animals in the Workplace
As a perk for humans, some workplaces invite emotional support animals and pets. A dog trainer explains the best way to integrate four-legged visitors.
Building a Relationship Network for Uncertain Times
Many professionals overlook the support and resilience that a well-built relationship network can provide. Brian Walch has tips for tending connections.
How to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse in Business Acquisitions
Happy mergers and acquisitions are all alike, but unhappy ones are different in their own way. Andrea N. Canfield shares her expertise on blissful corporate integrations.
Rethinking the BDS Architects Office Space
BDS Architects became its own client in 2024 when it moved from its midtown office of forty years to a brand-new space downtown—that it designed for itself. Associate Principal Jennifer Midthun provides a tour through the process.
