Specialty contractors make a career by doing one thing very well. From installing doors (never windows) to restoring pipes (not installing plumbing), these experts have chosen a very narrow lane. What attracts a specialist to a particular niche, and does the job ever get boring?
Norwegians say, “No bad weather, just bad clothes.” Corporate outfitters are an essential support service for North Slope workers, tailoring products to the industry’s needs.
Life is the bubbles under the sea—and visitors to Alaska’s cold, clear waters want a closer look. Local dive shops have the equipment and the know-how to take tourists on an aquatic adventure.
The only Best of Alaska Business category that a company can never win twice is Best Startup. Meet the winners that made the biggest impression during their first year of operation.