Billions with a ‘B’
by Amy Newman | Oct 5, 2026
Billions with a ‘B’
by Amy Newman | Oct 5, 2026
Aircraft Parts Maker Airglas Joins McFarlane Aviation Family
McFarlane Aviation adds fiberglass aircraft parts maker Airglas to its Alaska acquisitions, after buying Alaskan Bushwheels and Airframes Alaska earlier this year.
Alaska Chamber Announces 2026 Premier Business Award Winners
The Alaska Chamber’s 2026 Premier Business Award recipients exemplify excellent strong leadership and community commitment.
Wellness Vending Machines Spread to Juneau, Seward, and More
Vending machines by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska and Seward’s Qutekcak Native Tribe join a statewide network of wellness resources.
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Dirty Skillet Wins CHARR’s Restaurant of the Year Award
The Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant, and Retailer Association named Dirty Skillet in Hope as the state’s Restaurant of the Year.
Providence Alaska Launching Residential Youth Behavioral Program
To expand in-state access to psychiatric treatment for teenagers, Providence Alaska is opening the Providence Youth Behavioral Health Center in Anchorage this fall.
Afognak Acquires Weaver Bros. Family of Trucking Companies
Afognak Commercial Group acquired a majority interest in the Weaver Bros., Doyle’s Fuel Service, and Doyle Transport family of companies.
Alaska Commercial Company Breaks Ground in Hoonah
Alaska Commercial Company is breaking ground for a new grocery store in Hoonah, scheduled to open in early 2027.
Shifting Focus: Grizzly Family Fitness Rebrands as Nonprofit Community Center for Mat-Su
Grizzly Family Fitness shifts from for-profit fitness center to nonprofit community center for the Mat-Su area.
Tech Experts Take Exports Accolades
The Export Council of Alaska presented its annual awards to beadedstream and Pacific Dataport for technology services sold internationally.
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October 7 – 8, 2026
Alaska Workforce Convening
Join Alaska Safety Alliance and Alaska Workforce Alliance members and partners for two days of workforce development sessions, employer panels, and networking with peers from across the state.
October 10, 2026
Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball
Iron the bow-tie and polish the pearls! It’s time for the 31st Anchorage Mayor’s Charity Ball.
October 12 – 13, 2026
Employment First Conference
This two-day conference connects information and resources for supporting workforce development in Alaska.
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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
ASRC Energy Remediation
Doyon Foundation Selects New Executive Director
Doyon Foundation selected Geraldine “Geri” Simon, a Doyon, Limited shareholder from Allakaket, as the nonprofit’s Executive Director.
NAC Hires Aviation Vet for CEO
Northern Air Cargo named Mark Lester as President and CEO so that interim leader Dave Karp can focus on his regular job as top Alaska executive for parent company Saltchuk.
Global Credit Union Hires Northrim Exec
Bill Bailey, a senior vice president at Northrim Bank, has joined Global Credit Union as Senior Vice President, Business Banking.
Billions with a ‘B’
Never before have so many Alaska companies posted gross revenue of more than $1 billion. These elite businesses share what it takes to enter this exclusive club.
A Front Desk That Never Sleeps
One job where AI chatbots have proven their utility is 24-hour customer service for all manner of businesses. What tools are available, and what’s the best way to use them?
Privileges of Membership
Unlimited car washes, community cinema, you-pick farm memberships: subscriptions aren’t just for periodicals anymore. Meet businesses sustained by subscribers.
Characteristics of Leadership: Corruption
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when corruption spreads beyond one bad apple and spoils the whole organization.
Don’t Promote Them. Talk to Them.
Pay matters, but conversations keep people. Brian Walch explains how to build a “Career Compass” to retain your team.
Characteristics of Leadership: Incompetence
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when organizations accidentally incentivize incompetence.
