Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
by Scott Rhode | Apr 27, 2026
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
by Scott Rhode | Apr 27, 2026
The Alaska Club Fits Relaxation into Fitness with Nordic Spa
The newest hydro-recreation installation for The Alaska Club is a Nordic spa at its Tudor Road location in East Anchorage.
Alaska Business Sweeps Awards for Magazine Feature Writing, Wins for Best Cover and Headlines
Alaska Business nets six Alaska Press Club awards for work in 2025, including a sweep of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by Senior Editor Scott Rhode for Best Magazine Feature.
Alaska Employment: Job Growth Doubles in February, Unemployment Rate Flat at 4.7%
Unemployment in Alaska fell to 4.7 percent in February while government job cuts held overall employment growth in 2025 to 0.2 percent.
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Anchorage International Airport Ranks Top in US for Cargo, 3rd Globally
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport now ranks as busiest cargo airport in the US and third-busiest cargo airport worldwide.
New Owner Rebrands Airframes Alaska and Alaskan Bushwheels as McFarlane Alaska
Alaskan Bushwheels and Airframes Alaska are splitting away from the Alaska Gear Company brand under the name McFarlane Alaska, a division of Kansas-based aviation parts supplier Victor Sierra.
First Franchise Sale for Waffles & Whatnot
Anchorage-based Waffles and Whatnot sold its first franchise, with head chef and general manager Kelvin Guzman taking over the Muldoon Road location.
Mat-Su Borough Partners with Coal Plant Developer Seeking Data Center Options
With help from the Mat-Su Borough, Terra Energy Center Corporation is seeking investors and industrial-scale electricity consumers for a proposed West Susitna coal-fired power.
Identity Health Clinic Closes, Ending 49 Years of LGBTQ+ Services
Identity Health Clinic, a nonprofit in Anchorage specializing in care for LGBTQ+ patients, is closing after nearly fifty years in business, citing delayed Medicaid payments and other financial stresses.
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Alaska Science of Reading Symposium
The 2026 Alaska Science of Reading Symposium brings educators, leaders, and partners together to continue Alaska’s shared climb toward strong, equitable literacy outcomes for every student.
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Alaska Airlines Aviation Day
For the second consecutive year, Alaska Airlines is hosting Aviation Day in Anchorage at its hangar at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
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Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering
During the first weekend in May, Alaskans gather to celebrate aviation and plan for the upcoming flying season.
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CHARR Promotes Erickson to President and CEO
Photo Credit: Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers AssociationAn industry association for hospitality businesses in Alaska has a new boss. The Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers Association (CHARR) appointed BreeAnna Erickson as President and...
Leadership Promotions at Spawn Ideas
Ahead of the impending retirement of CEO Karen King this year, Spawn Ideas lines up new leadership roles for Amy Adams, April Cook, Codie Costello, and Kathy Norford.
New Leader for Credit Union 1 Member Service Center
Constance Aguilar joined Credit Union 1 as Vice President of Member Operations, leading the Member Service Center, which provides phone, email, and chat support.
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
Certain occupations in Alaska outnumber the state’s largest employers. Those workers form an invisible army of same-skilled peers scattered among smaller workplaces. Learn to appreciate the scale of the retail sales, fast food, and office clerical cohort.
Film Ascendant
A revival of film photography has businesses offering goods and services, as well as building community around this developing interest.
Characteristics of Leadership: Disconnectedness
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: the detachment caused by disconnectedness, with a business educator weighing in with advice.
The Human Alignment Problem
The latest AI tools enable organizations to turbocharge productivity, but can humans keep up? Woodrie Burich has tips for workflow integration.
The Safety Corner: Formalizing Plans
A formalized health and safety program is crucial. Sean Dewalt explains how to craft a written plan for any size of operation.