NFIB/Alaska members are involved in many ways across the state.
NFIB-Member Business Speaks out for Oil Companies "Don't be fooled by those who call the oil companies our adversaries or opponents," says James Gilbert in a Nov. 14 guest editorial in the Anchorage Daily News.
Juneau Entrepreneurs Fly High for Small Business Jim Wilson only intended on purchasing one helicopter – but ended up with 10. After purchasing his first one, Wilson, who flew helicopters for the army, partnered with Alaska Coastal Airlines in 1988. Later that year he and wife, Dot, purchased the company, which they now call Coastal Helicopters.
Business Savvy and Beer Prove Great Formula for Business Marcy and Geoff Larson knew for a long time they wanted to go into business together, they just didn’t know what kind of business they wanted. But three years after moving to Alaska, Marcy, an accountant, and Geoff, a chemical engineer -- and a home-brewer -- struck a golden idea: Why not open a brewery?
Alaska Small Business Activism Happens at the Grassroots It's easy to think that what happens in Juneau is far removed from your daily business activities. However, lawmakers and regulators make changes every day that affect your ability to run your business!