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Zip Kombucha is Moving!
The new building is located at 8161 Schoon St. and is still in the process of being built. In the meantime, Zip is opening up a grab-and-go location next to Sweet Caribou starting Thursday, Dec 1st. You will be able to get cans and fill growlers of our non-alcoholic kombucha. Hours of Operation:Thursday: 11am-6pmFriday: 11am-6pmSaturday: 11am-4pmSunday: ClosedMonday: 11am-4pmTuesday: 11am-4pmWednesday: 11am-4pmOur Black Label Booch Hard Kombucha will still be available at most Brown Jug locations, Three
Anchorage Chamber Announces 65th Annual Gold Pan Award Winners
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s 65th Annual Gold Pan Awards “Met Gala: Art of our Community”was held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. Chamber members and community leaders participated in a silent auction hosted by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals; games of giving for prizes like two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines, tickets to Homer via Ravn Alaska, and snowshoeing excursions with Go Hike Alaska; photo ops courtesy of Photo Emporium
Alaska's first maurices Opens at Dimond Center
DIMOND CENTER WELCOMES ALASKA’S FIRST MAURICES November 15, 2022 – Anchorage, AK. Dimond Center is extremely excited to announce the opening of Alaska’s first maurices. maurices is a leading women’s fashion brand offering size-inclusive clothing that celebrates feel-good fashion for real life™. Offering versatile, affordable styles that take her from day to night, maurices is a destination for denim, knit tops, loungewear, intimates, and accessories, along with dressy collections. Known for its fun and
U.S. Small Business Administration Hosts Virtual Armchair Discussion on Increasing Opportunities for Native-Owned Small Businesses
WHAT: SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series Webinar: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live webinar panel discussion with Jackson Brossy, Assistant Administrator, SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, and Carrie Hill, founder of Chill Baskets in Akwesasne, N.Y. The discussion will focus on the importance of financial wellness, creating generational wealth through business
7 Ways for Anchorage Creatives to Get Discovered
As a creative, it can be difficult to get your work seen. You may feel like you're shouting into the void, but there are ways to get your work in front of more eyes. Keep reading for seven tips on how creatives in Anchorage can get discovered and turn their passion into a business.1. Write a Business Plan One of the best ways to get your creative business off the ground is to write a business plan. A business plan will help you articulate your goals, map out your strategies, and track your progress over
Alaska Communications provides subsea fiber for oceanic monitoring
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska Communications is collaborating with Oregon State University’s College of Engineering to allow wave activity data to be collected from the ocean floor via the company’s subsea fiber optic cable.Oregon State Assistant Professor of Coastal Engineering, Meagan Wengrove, Ph.D., her Ph.D. student and two post-doctoral researchers traveled to Alaska Communications’ landing station in Florence, Oregon in September to attach a DAS interrogator (distributed acoustic sensing) to the
How Your New Local Business Will Benefit the Anchorage Community
Starting a small business here in Anchorage can have many benefits for our local community. Not only can you provide goods or services that may be needed, but you can also help to boost the local economy and create jobs. Small businesses can also contribute to the vibrancy of a community by adding to its diversity and making it a more attractive place to live and work. There are many ways that small businesses can benefit the local community. Here are a few of the most important along with tips on how to
How to Start a Business in Anchorage, AK Following a Career Setback
Experiencing a career setback is soul-crushing. It can leave you feeling lost, unsure of what to do next, or even uncertain of what the future holds for you. Depending on the career blow you’ve been dealt, you might suffer low self-esteem, depression, and financial struggles, further hurting your chances of landing another job. However, it's important to pause and reflect on the silver lining of your career setback. A career setback offers the best chance for you to redefine yourself, make a better
