Small Business
Small businesses make up the majority of business both in Alaska and nationwide. Alaska Business provides coverage of established small businesses as well as offers expert insight into how to improve upon business operations or even get a small business loan with the help of organizations such as the Small Business Administration and Alaska Small Business Development Centers, among others.
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Path to Prosperity Awards $40,000 to Launch and Expand Two Southeast Businesses
A maker of Tlingit regalia and a manufacturer of hydrokinetic turbines each get $20,000 prizes in the Path to Prosperity business plan competition.
From Custom Atikluks to Lake Clark Cabins, Nine Win Marketplace Competitions
Nine entrepreneurs win business-boosting awards of up to $25,000 in the first multi-region Alaska Marketplace business plan competition.
BuyAlaska and Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership Launch Online Business Exchange
BuyAlaska and Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership launched an online marketplace for Alaska businesses to sell supplies to other businesses.
Spruce Root Becomes an SBA-Approved Microlender in Alaska
Spruce Root becomes a Small Business Administration-approved microlender, opening new doors for small business owners across the state.
Candlemaker Opens Studio for DIY Experiences
Four years after Chester Mainot launched his Get Scent candle business, he’s opening an Anchorage storefront with room for classes and shared inspiration.
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Architecture & Engineering + Interior
February 2025
In our February 2025 issue, we highlight how architecture and engineering improve every facet of our daily lives, from increasing the availability and affordability of housing to building small businesses and improving community safety. Projects like these are helmed by Alaska’s exceptional professionals, including the 2024 Anchorage Engineer of the Year Nominees. In the Interior, Red Dog Mine and the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum are both making big moves. Enjoy!