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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman set Alaska blues cruise for 2027
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Joe Bonamassa and Sixthman announced a second Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Alaska sailing for Sept. 14-21, 2027, aboard the Norwegian Jade. The cruise will feature an all-star blues-rock lineup, Alaska and Canada stops, and fundraising for…
CivicBrand wins Ketchikan pedestrian wayfinding project
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CivicBrand will develop a new pedestrian wayfinding strategy and system for Ketchikan, Alaska, a cruise-heavy community of about 8,000 that receives more than 1.5 million visitors a year.
Business Impact NW names 10 finalists for IMPACT Pitch 2026
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Business Impact NW selected 10 finalists from more than 200 applicants across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington for IMPACT Pitch 2026. The small-business competition wraps Oct. 1 in Seattle, where each category winner will receive a $10,000…
Anchorage Digital pushes banking into the digital asset era
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Anchorage Digital is positioning blockchain, stablecoins and agentic banking as the next layer of global financial infrastructure, with executives outlining the shift in a Business Reporter video published Aug. 26, 2026. The pitch matters because…
Rehabilitation robotics market seen doubling by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the rehabilitation robotics market will grow from $1.81 billion in 2025 to $4.87 billion by 2030 as strokes, neurological disorders and demand for home-based therapy rise.
Eternal Alaska rebrands as Eternal Legacy Service with two memorial journeys
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Eternal Alaska has expanded nationwide and rebranded as Eternal Legacy Service, adding destination memorial services beyond Alaska.
Best Day Ever Vacations ranks No. 2 among fastest-growing travel companies
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Best Day Ever Vacations was named the No. 2 fastest-growing travel company in the U.S. on the 2026 Inc. 5000. The recognition spotlights the Carlsbad, California-based agency’s family-travel business and its expansion as it adds team members,…
Take 2 Dental Implant Studio opens as Alaska’s first full-arch implant-only practice
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Take 2 Dental Implant Studio says it is Alaska’s first and only dental practice dedicated exclusively to full-arch implant restorations, with same-day teeth and in-house fabrication in Anchorage.
Eddie Goldfarb says age and experience make him Alaska House fit
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Eddie Goldfarb, 81, is running for Alaska’s at-large U.S. House seat and says his military, law enforcement and business background make him a stronger choice than political insiders.
At 81, Eddie Goldfarb seeks to become Alaska’s oldest freshman congressman
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Edward “Eddie” Goldfarb, a former Navy fighter pilot and business executive, is running for Alaska’s U.S. House seat in 2026. If elected, the 81-year-old would become the oldest freshman ever sent to Congress.
Alaska summit to train leaders on practical AI use in Anchorage
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AI in Alaska will bring business, government, nonprofit and tribal leaders to Anchorage on Sept. 28 for hands-on AI training, Alaska case studies and a 30/60/90-day implementation plan.
Beachy Construction expands across Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
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Homer-based Beachy Construction is widening its service area into Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Soldotna and Kenai as demand grows for full-service residential and commercial building in Southcentral Alaska.
Cranial fixation market seen reaching $3.08 billion by 2030
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The cranial fixation and stabilization systems market is projected to grow from $2.3 billion in 2026 to $3.08 billion by 2030, driven by rising traumatic brain injuries, more neurosurgical procedures and wider use of advanced fixation devices….
North American SAF Conference adds Boeing, Alaska Airlines and USDA speakers
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The North American SAF Conference & Expo has expanded its Aug. 25-27 program in Tacoma with a new Tuesday afternoon general session featuring speakers from Boeing, Alaska Airlines, USDA and other aviation and fuel organizations.
Anchorage tops summer U.S. car rental cost survey
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Anchorage, Alaska is the most expensive U.S. destination for summer car rentals, with the cheapest available vehicle averaging $182 a day, according to a new Cheapcarrental.com survey of 100 airports.
Welcome Anchorage Tours names Amie Haakenson general manager
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Welcome Anchorage Tours promoted Amie Haakenson to general manager on July 9, 2026, giving the longtime Alaska tourism veteran oversight of daily operations, guest experience and a growing guide team.
Televero Behavioral Health expands virtual mental health care to Alaska
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Televero Behavioral Health has launched in Alaska, giving residents same-day virtual access to licensed therapists, psychiatrists and counselors in the state’s 41st service market.
Suction bucket jacket market seen topping $1.99 billion by 2030
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The suction bucket jacket market is projected to grow from $1.14 billion in 2025 to $1.27 billion in 2026, then reach $1.99 billion by 2030, according to a new Business Research Company report.
Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
Crypto asset management market seen reaching $18.41 billion by 2035
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The crypto asset management market is projected to grow from $3.27 billion in 2026 to $18.41 billion by 2035, driven by institutional adoption, ETF inflows and broader blockchain use. North America leads today, while Asia-Pacific is expected to…
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