“We are our own category — Not quite a mustard, not quite a relish” Roast garlic blueberry mustard, alder smoked mustard, curried apricot mustard — these are just some of the creations coming out of one kitchen in Fairbanks. “The whole thing started as an accident,” says Kasha Ostbloom, co-owner of Moosetard, a company...
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For a little adult fun this Halloween weekend, check out the Monster Ball at the Museum. DJ Shawn Williams of Five Star Entertainment and DJ Ross Young of 101.3 KGOT are pairing up to make some noise at the Anchorage Museum. They promise Top 40 dance hits such as Rihanna, Pitbull, Black Eyed Peas...
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“We have nothing in common with fast food except that we make food — fast.” Noam Schulgasser snaps on a white bicycle helmet with an Urban Greens logo sticker on the back and examines a pile of take out orders. He selects one and dashes out the door on his bike. The co-owner of...
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It’s Halloween season, but you don’t have to wait until the 31st to get your spook on. Treat yourself or the kids to some family fun at the Reindeer Farm or children’s theater. Or for some more grown-up entertainment check out beer tasting at Habi-Fest and do the Time Warp at the Rocky Horror...
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Financing a small business can seem a daunting task. The Small Business Administration offers background information and a wealth of research data in order to help business owners decide how to finance their company. Are you going to finance through equity or debt? Will you use credit? Are banks lending and what are the...
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“Being from Alaska is a good selling point because people here know about cold, wet feet.” A bride is carefully pulling her wedding dress over her perfectly styled hair in Homer, Alaska. It’s a cool July day, typical Alaska. Like most brides, she has spent countless hours planning each detail of her wedding and...
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Frost and fall leaves tell us winter is on its way in and market season is on its way out. But it’s not too late to get outside for one last stroll at the market before they close or move indoors for the season. Saturday is the last day for the South Anchorage Farmer’s...
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“Leap and the net will appear.” It’s October and it’s cold. The track at Service High School in Anchorage looks a little desolate on this Thursday night. A group of runners bedecked in running tights and coats are drilling in the field inside the track. It’s quick feet. The drill that chatters your...
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One of the most integral parts of creating your own business is sitting down and writing your business plan. The Center for Economic Development is a great source for writing guides as well as tips for starting specific types of businesses (i.e. bed and breakfasts, small restaurants). Visit the site below for more information...
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The days of fur trappers and gold prospectors defining Alaskan commerce may be behind us, but we are still all searching for some of that elusive glimmer. The sparkle of success. The shine of greatness. Or maybe just a way to pay the rent while doing work we enjoy. “The modern day gold rush:...
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