In 2022, the bond market suffered its worst year on record. The picture hasn’t improved much.
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Alaska labor shortages expected to continue as Boomers age out of workforce
There are roughly two jobs open for everyone looking for work in Alaska.
Millions of dollars worth of property in downtown Haines went up for sale overnight
Startled business owners said they learned of the sale when bright red plywood signs were nailed to the street-facing walls.
Alaska congressional delegation takes concerns about Albertsons-Kroger merger to FTC
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan wrote a joint letter Friday that the merger would reduce competition and likely lead to higher prices.
Alaska’s 2 biggest grocery chains to sell stores as part of merger. This business professor explains why
The two biggest grocery store chains in the country, and in Alaska, are moving forward with their multi-billion-dollar merger.
South and Central American students could be key to staffing Juneau’s Eaglecrest ski area this winter
Sixteen workers with J1 visas from Peru, Costa Rica and Brazil could work as lift operators, cooks, ski instructors and rental shop staff at Eaglecrest this season.
ACS says fiber cut in Washington is affecting Juneau customers
A damaged fiber-optic cable in the Lower 48 appears to be affecting customers statewide on Friday.
After nine months of construction, Juneau’s largest event space reopens next month
Centennial Hall closed in December for renovations. Juneau voters approved a $7 million bond to fund the project in 2019.
Business leaders say Alaska’s child care crisis is hurting employers and economy
Kati Capozzi, president of the Alaska Chamber, said the child care crisis is hurting businesses’ bottom lines and their ability to recruit and retain workers.
Competition aims to strengthen and grow small Southeast Alaska businesses
Spruce Root has re-tooled its business development competition this year – it’s now called Business and Balance.