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Red Cross of Alaska Seeking Real Heroes Nominations
Anchorage, it's time to honor our Alaskan heroes! Do you know someone, child or adult, whose courage or compassion made a real difference this year? Someone who stepped up in an emergency, saved a life, or worked tirelessly to strengthen our communities?The American Red Cross of Alaska's 26th Annual Real Heroes Awards honors extraordinary Alaskans who embody bravery, selflessness, and service. This is your chance to share their story and give them the recognition they deserve. There are 10 hero categories,
Rasmuson Foundation invests $11.9 million in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation’s board of directors approved $6.7 million in investments at its December meeting. Additionally, the board extended its Housing and Homeless Initiative through 2030 with an additional $5 million investment. These decisions bring the Foundation’s 2025 investment total to more than $27.6 million. The Foundation’s new investments support community efforts across the state, from the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak’s construction of a mariculture facility for kelp processing, to
Collaborating for Growth: How Anchorage Small Businesses Can Build Powerful Partnerships
TL;DRStrong partnerships among small business owners in Anchorage lead to shared growth, cost savings, and expanded influence. Focus on communication, complementary strengths, and formal agreements to make collaborations last. Digital tools and local networks—like Slack andHubSpot’s free CRM—can streamline teamwork and strengthen trust.The New Era of Business CollaborationAnchorage’s small business community thrives on relationships. In an economy that rewards agility and community trust, collaboration is
Best Beginnings Launches Statewide “Dolly Week” Celebration January 11–17
Alaska businesses invited to join the celebration and add their events to the Dolly Week mapBest Beginnings, Alaska’s statewide school readiness nonprofit and home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alaska, is excited to announce Dolly Week, a weeklong celebration from January 11–17 honoring the joy, connection, and early education sparked by reading together. Each month, more than 15,000 Alaska children in 142 communities receive a free, high-quality book in the mail and parent education— a
Holiday lights on sidewalks downtown: free permits!
Dear Downtown Business Owners, This winter the Muni is working to light up downtown. Lights help make downtown safer and more welcoming. You’ve all seen the wonderful mushing district arch go up. ACDA is going to be installing some large snowflake lights along 4th Ave soon. And we’re also looking to brighten up Town Square. We’d love your help! As you may have noticed, the Alaska building at 4th and G recently received a permit to hang string lights from their building to the light poles. We’re hoping
Eight Leaders Find Renewal with Annual Sabbatical Award
Anchorage, ALASKA – Eight deserving Alaska leaders will enjoy time off to reflect andpursue personal projects with the 2026 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award. Therecipients of this year’s awards receive three to four months of time away from theirregular duties. Recipients plan to use their sabbaticals for adventures, like a 96-mile hikethrough Scotland, or restorative opportunities, like family visits to national parks. The sabbatical program provides tribal administrators and nonprofit leaders
New Kids Books Released
Available on Amazon Now: https://amzn.to/4iJM4qS ?? The Forest Crew’s DISCovery Adventures – A Heartwarming Tale of Teamwork, Differences & Dreams! “We’re different… but together, we shine!”Join Leo the Lion, Polly the Parrot, Tilly the Turtle, and Ollie the Owl on a magical adventure in Whisperwood Forest! When four friends with very different ideas and backgrounds head out into the forest for fun and adventure, they DISCover much more…Each Other!Perfect for ages 4–8, this vibrantly illustrated rhyming
Urban Snow Modeling to Advance Resilience for Today and Tomorrow (USMARTT)
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey Goals Objectives of the research project’s business surveys include: Assessing risk perceptions.Understanding actions taken
A Business Owner’s Guide to Securing Digital Intellectual Property
Launching and growing a business today means more than securing customers and building brand recognition — it also means safeguarding your intellectual property (IP). In a world where digital assets can be copied, shared, or misused within seconds, protecting your IP is not optional; it’s essential. This guide explores practical strategies you can implement to keep your ideas, content, designs, and innovations secure while still running a thriving business. Understanding Intellectual Property in the
