Carry On, My Forward Loss: Reducing Taxes on Net Profits
by Christi Foist | Aug 24, 2026
Carry On, My Forward Loss: Reducing Taxes on Net Profits
by Christi Foist | Aug 24, 2026
$410M Federal Grants for Ferry System Upgrades
Federal grants include $153.4 million to replace M/V LeConte, funds to develop a new Juneau ferry terminal, and cash for operations.
$10M Rebuild of Borealis Theatre at Alaska State Fair
The Alaska State Fair is rebuilding the Borealis Theatre on the fairgrounds in Palmer to increase audience capacity and improve facilities for visiting concert acts.
Alaska Employment: Unemployment Rate Down in July, Total Jobs Also Down
Job growth in July was negative due to government sector cuts, even as 4.3 percent unemployment was the lowest Alaska has seen in a long time.
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Juneau City Hall Transforming into Sealaska Heritage Institute ‘Crown Jewel’
Juneau Assembly approves $1.5 million sale of City Hall to Sealaska Heritage Institute, to demolish and replace with an arts building.
$2.3M in Federal Grants for Seward Shipyard Operators
The US Maritime Administration awarded grants to JAG Alaska and Catalyst Marine Engineering to acquire new equipment for their Seward shipyard operations.
Support Structure: Endeavor Foundation Joins Philanthropic Field
A $500,000 gift to The Dome is the public launch of Endeavor Foundation, a “supporting vehicle” for philanthropy by real estate developer Jonathan Rubini.
Wells Fargo Consolidates Two Midtown Branches into One
A new Wells Fargo bank at a former Denny’s location on Denali Street consolidates two former Midtown Anchorage branch locations into one.
Anchor Point Greenhouse Chosen as 2026 Farm Family of the Year
The Poindexters, owners of Anchor Point Greenhouse, are the Alaska Farm Family of the Year for 2026 upon the farm’s 50th anniversary.
AEDC Strategizes to Reverse Anchorage Economic Decline
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation launched a Community Economic Development Strategy to counteract persistent problems.
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August 26 – 27, 2026
2026 Alaska Oil and Gas Association Conference
Join the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) for its 2026 conference. AOGA is putting forward an all-star lineup with top-tier speakers from across Alaska and the United States.
September 12, 2026
Turnagain Ceramics Clay Fest 2026
Join Turnagain Ceramics in celebrating the vibrant Anchorage clay community. Stop by to browse wares from vendors from around the state, grab a bite to eat, listen to live bands, or take a class.
September 25 – 27, 2026
University of Alaska Statewide AI Symposium
Join University of Alaska professors as they host a three-day symposium focusing on AI in Alaska.
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MTA Finds New CFO at Providence
Rebecca “Becky” Rudd has been named as MTA’s new CFO and is working alongside retiring CFO Laurie Browning to support a smooth transition.
Marketing and HR Professionals Join R&M Consultants’ Business Services Department
Siobhan Johansen and Carly Guthrie join R&M Consultants as Proposal Manager and Human Resources Generalist, respectively.
Rasmuson Foundation Names Director of Grants Management
Rasmuson Foundation named Elizabeth Dickinson, previously from Catholic Social Services, as Director of Grants Management.
Carry On, My Forward Loss: Reducing Taxes on Net Profits
Carryforward loss lets businesses apply net losses toward future tax years, essentially paying taxes on an average annual income. Learn more about appropriately taking advantage of this tax provision.
Ounce of Prevention, Barrel of Cure
Oil spill response: who does it, how do they prepare, what type of incidents do they respond to, and what occupies their time between incidents?
Anchorage Airport: New Routes, Major Investments
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is now ranked #1 in the US for cargo volume and #3 in the world. How is the state-owned airport accommodating growth in cargo and passengers?
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.
Characteristics of Leadership: Indecisiveness
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 indecisive leaders paralyze an organization.
The Vacancy Chain: Transitions Expose Leaders
Manager effectiveness isn’t a single measurement; it is a system of three components: results, environment, and capacity. Brian Walch describes a scenario where all is not as fine as it appears.