Evolving Air Fleets
by Scott Rhode | Mar 2, 2026
Evolving Air Fleets
by Scott Rhode | Mar 2, 2026
Anchorage Short-Term Rental Registration Starts in May
A requirement to register short-term rentals in Anchorage takes effect this spring, part of an effort to gather information about the housing market.
8(a) Contracting Program Updates ‘Bona Fide Place of Business’ Rule
Alaska Native corporations welcome more flexibility in a recent requirement to establish a physical office where a construction contract is executed, even before bidding.
Covenant House Launching ‘Work Ready Alaska’ Skills Training Program
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities selected Covenant House Alaska as a primary partner in Work Ready Alaska to train youth in job and life skills.
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Cold Storage Campus Breaks Ground at ANC Airport
Groundbreaking on Phase 1 of Alaska Cargo and Cold Storage’s logistics campus at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has been almost six years in the works.
Courtroom Simulator Gives UAA Law Students Realistic Trial Experience
A new trial simulation courtroom at UAA is expanding hands-on training for students and meeting a broader community need for shared legal practice space.
Midtown Fred Meyer Wins 2025 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge
The Fred Meyer store on Northern Lights Boulevard won the Alaska Division of Agriculture’s 2025 Alaska Grown $5 Store Challenge.
Private Construction Promises Strong Season; Questions Remain for Public Spending
Private sector construction spending is forecast to outweigh the public sector in 2026 while industry officials ask the Alaska Legislature for matching funds.
Wells Fargo Welcomes HOPE Inside for Financial Coaching
A partnership with the national nonprofit Operation HOPE puts financial coaches inside the Midtown Anchorage headquarters branch of Wells Fargo bank.
From Candlemaking to a Kokhanok Campground, Six Win Marketplace Competitions
Six Alaska Native entrepreneurs win business-boosting awards of up to $20,000 in the multi-region Alaska Marketplace business plan competition.
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March 4, 2026 – March 6, 2026
Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference’s Annual Economic Summit and Membership Meeting
The Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference’s Annual Economic Summit and Membership Meeting provides an opportunity for leaders from Southwest to gather, learn, and share what they know.
March 6, 2026
2026 Alaska Small Business Development Center Summit
Alaska’s small businesses are not just adapting to change—they’re shaping it. The 2026 Alaska SBDC Summit: Small Business at the Edge of Innovation brings entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry leaders together to explore how new technologies and bold ideas are driving Alaska’s future.
March 7, 2026
Winter Discovery Day at Government Peak Recreation Area
Winter Discovery Day at Government Peak Recreation Area is a community event designed to connect locals with winter recreation resources, gear, and activities.
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Alaska Pacific University
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
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
ASRC Energy Remediation
Strategic C-Suite Realignment at Alaska Wealth Advisors
Dave Valdez transitions from Alaska Wealth Advisors’ COO to Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer Amber Frizzell takes over as COO.
AEDC Finds CEO at SBDC
AEDC named Jon Bittner, state director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center, to serve as President and CEO.
Manley Brautigam Bankston Adds Asset Protection Attorney
Haylee Brister joined the Anchorage-based law firm of Manley Brautigam Bankston as an Associate Attorney in the estate planning, tax law, and asset protection groups.
Evolving Air Fleets
From the return of hot air ballooning over Anchorage to life-saving turboprops, evolving air fleets are reaching new heights.
Fulfilling the Interior: Amazon’s Fairbanks Station
In October 2025, Amazon invited the media to its Fairbanks delivery station for a first-hand look at how the company delivers packages to Alaska’s doorsteps.
Characteristics of Leadership: Hubris
The series exploring key characteristics of leadership tackles the pitfall of hubris, with an experienced executive weighing in with advice.
The Safety Corner: Avoiding Arborist Accidents
Forestry work is inherently dangerous, but it can be performed safely. Sean Dewalt explains how effective oversight and supportive management help arborists maintain a positive climate.
Characteristics of Leadership: Ego
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership will interview knowledgeable Alaskans and share their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the pitfalls of out-of-control ego.
