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Half of Alaska’s economic growth from 2015 to 2023 came from one source. Not oil, which added perhaps $4.5 billion over that stretch. Not mining or fishing, which together added less than a quarter ...
News United States » Alaska » Economy: Opinion: Don’t pull the plug on Alaska’s economic 8(a) engines
Alaska is at a crossroads. The federal 8(a) Business Development Program, which enables Alaska Native corporations to compete for federal contracts, is under attack. Every Alaskan should be paying ...
News United States » Alaska » Economy: How Disney’s Economic Impact Touches All 50 States
In the United States alone, Disney Experiences generates nearly $67 billion in annual economic impact, plus supports more than 403,000 jobs across the nation.
News United States » Alaska » Economy: Alaska tourism last summer was ‘soft’ amid economic jitters and reduced marketing budgets
Visitor numbers to Alaska were nearly flat last summer after a dip in cruise ship traffic, an unusual plateau for an industry that typically sees solid growth. The state saw just 4,000 more tourists ...