What is your company best at? Tax preparation and working for the client and their individual needs. Every taxpayer has a unique situation, preferences, and their own way of conducting business, so each tax return is a fully customized job with the client’s needs being the top concern. We provide diligent and accurate reporting to make sure clients are in full compliance with ever-changing tax laws.

What makes your company unique? We cater to our hard-working neighbors and small businesses of every type, bringing professional-quality work to ordinary Alaskans for nearly fifty years. We are the only CPA firm between Wasilla and Fairbanks, and we appreciate working with people in communities all over Alaska. We have a no-nonsense, matter-of-fact way of doing business while maintaining client relationships with a casual, easy-to-work-with approach.

What is your company best at? Our core strength is helping Alaskans cut through financial complexity and find clarity. We don’t just manage accounts; we specialize in connecting every piece of the wealth management picture—retirement strategy, tax planning, estate planning, and beyond—so clients can stop worrying about money and align their financial lives with what matters most to them.

What makes your company unique? We’re a locally owned, fee-only, fiduciary firm, which means we answer to our clients, not to commissions. While our teams’ industry-recognized credentials provide a stand-out technical authority, what truly sets us apart is our belief that financial stewardship is about more than numbers. It’s about legacy. We’ve built our practice to serve generations of Alaskans with consistency, transparency, and genuine care, because when our clients thrive, our communities do too.

What is your company best at? Stratus has the local expertise to navigate the intersection of IT management and regulatory compliance. We excel at translating dense frameworks like CMMC [cybersecurity certification] and HIPAA [healthcare privacy] into practical, reliable policies and procedures that keep clients audit-ready and operating with confidence.

What makes your company unique? Stratus Services is Alaska’s first and only CMMC Level 2 Certified managed service provider, making us the definitive choice for Alaska-based US Department of Defense contractors who need a local partner with nationally recognized compliance credentials and a proven track record of success. We bring enterprise-level security expertise to businesses that can’t afford compliance gaps.

What is your company best at? Delivering high-quality medical care while creating a supportive, compassionate experience for pets and their people. We have built a reputation as a trusted hospital where expert medicine meets personalized service. We prioritize exceptional patient care through clear, compassionate communication.

What makes your company unique? Our strong community ties and focus on client education set us apart, empowering pet owners to make confident decisions for lifelong care.

What is your company best at? What we’re best at is making people feel something: stronger, softer, grounded, alive. We believe movement is medicine, and our classes are designed to support both the body and nervous system while also giving people permission to move, feel, sweat, breathe, release, and just be.

What makes your company unique? We do things differently. We celebrate the duality—the burn and bloom—honoring ancient wisdom while making it relevant for the modern human through wild embodiment and authentic expression. We blend movement, music, ritual, healing, and community in a way that feels alive, accessible, and deeply human. BURN+BLOOM is a home for the rebels, misfits, and seekers—people craving something more real than the wellness industry usually offers.

What is your company best at? Lichen excels at curating a distinctive blend of “boreal-chic” artwork, home goods, and gifts from artisans across Alaska and beyond. Every piece we carry is thoughtfully chosen to evoke a sense of place, simplicity, and connection. We’re passionate about showcasing makers whose work reflects the North’s rugged beauty and quiet majesty, while celebrating a slower, more intentional way of living.

What makes your company unique? Lichen was founded and is run by two lifelong Fairbanksans and longtime artists. At its heart, Lichen is about community—we’re dedicated to fostering connections among artists and makers who share a deep appreciation for Nordic-inspired living and the rhythms of life in the North.

What is your company best at? Catalyst provides an unforgettable customer experience. We offer great service and products in beautifully designed, comfortable spaces. We pride ourselves on being a cannabis retail store you’d be happy to bring your parents to.

What makes your company unique? Our commitment to sustainability and education. We have a reusable jar program, similar to growler programs, that keeps hundreds of thousands of single-use plastics out of our landfills. We also serve as a collection point for the proper disposal of used lithium-ion batteries commonly found in handheld vaporizer products.

What is your company best at? That Feeling Co. is best at creating a space where people feel at home while connecting with nature. We invite nature’s wild beauty into everyday life through a curated collection of plants for every skill level—alongside ceramic pots, home goods, and gifts, many from local creators—to create a real sense of collaboration and community.

What makes your company unique? What makes us unique is the way we pair botanical expertise with the comfort of a thoughtfully crafted coffee beverage. Our space is designed to feel warm and welcoming, especially here in Alaska, where connection matters deeply. From the plants we source to the drinks we serve, everything is intentional. We want people to walk in, slow down, and feel something.

What is your company best at? We are best at providing ammunition to rural villages that, before we came along, no other company was serving on a regular, easy-to-order basis. Our website has live, in-stock inventory and lets the customer place the order that we deliver to the airport. Our slogan is, “United we stand, for Alaska we deliver.” Staying true to that has helped us succeed in a competitive market.

What makes your company unique? We carry the widest variety of calibers and the largest inventory of ammunition in Alaska.