Made In Alaska

05/18/2026

Will it be YOUR business on this year's bowl?

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year! If you know a Made in Alaska business that has overcome challenges, grown, and shown up for Alaska — nominate them! Self-nominations are also welcome. This could be your year!

Deadline: May 29, 2026 — less than two weeks away!

Submit your nomination: https://arcg.is/jXPmi0

05/08/2026

Nominations for the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year Award are now open!

Submit a nomination here: https://arcg.is/jXPmi0

Each year, we recognize a business that has demonstrated the ability to:

Overcome challenges
Grow their business
Innovate
Be a leader in the community
Collaborate with other Alaskan businesses

Anyone can nominate a Made in Alaska-permitted business. Self-nominations are always welcome! This could be your year!

Nominees must hold a current Made in Alaska permit, and must not have won the award previously, in order to be eligible.

Nomination deadline: May 29th, 2026.

04/30/2026

Made in Alaska Market in Juneau - TOMORROW!

Local makers are coming together for this one-day-only event, and we don't want you to miss it!

Taking place downtown at One Sealaska Plaza, alongside First Friday, this is a unique opportunity to shop a wide variety of genuine, Alaska-made products from 16 different vendors.

Come say hi, shop local, and make a night of it with First Friday! We hope to see you there!

04/02/2026

03/19/2026

The Alaska Manufacturing Association is hosting a virtual lunch and learn to break down the basics of how customers actually discover and choose product, and how to focus your limited time on the things that matter most. Lear more here: https://www.akmfg.org/events-1/lunch-learn-marketing-101

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11/21/2025

Can’t wait to see you all tomorrow Saturday, November 22! Don’t forget we’ll be in TWO buildings at the APU campus; Atwood Center and Carr-Gottstein Hall! Over 80 vendors will be onsite to help fulfill all your holiday shopping needs. See you there!

11/17/2025

It’s almost here — the Made in Alaska Holiday Market will be held this Saturday at APU!

Join us for a celebration of Alaskan craftsmanship, innovation, and community. Whether you’re a small business owner, shopper, or proud Alaskan, there’s something for everyone at this event.

🛍️ Shop Made in Alaska products
🤝 Connect with the small businesses driving our local economy

📍 APU
📆 November 22, 10 am - 6 pm
👉 RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/16Xy7xeuCV/

See you there — and don’t forget to share this event with your friends!

11/10/2025

Made in Alaska Holiday Market: Meet the incredible Alaskan businesses behind the label! 🛠️

Get ready for local products, hands-on demos, and conversations with Alaska’s makers and artists at the Made in Alaska Holiday Market.

Here’s a sneak peek of who you’ll see:
• Sipping Streams — locally sourced teas, honey, gifts and more
• Alaska Rug Company — rugs, trivets, bowls, and coasters made from woven rope
• Elite Dog Gear — locally made gear including harnesses, collars, and leashes
• And many more!

Every exhibitor carries the Made in Alaska seal, guaranteeing locally handcrafted or manufactured quality.
📅 Don’t miss it: November 22 at APU!
👉 RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/16Xy7xeuCV/

Tag your favorite local business, and tell us why locally handcrafted products are important to you!

11/03/2025

Why Buy Made in Alaska?

When you buy Made in Alaska, you’re supporting more than a product; you’re supporting small-scale artisans and makers and growing the local economy.

At the upcoming Made in Alaska Holiday Market, we’ll showcase the creativity, hard work, and ingenuity that make Alaska’s local businesses thrive.
Whether it’s handmade gifts, small-batch food products, artwork, or home goods, every Made in Alaska business helps keep our communities strong.

Be part of the movement!
📍 Join us November 22 at APU
👉 RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/share/16Xy7xeuCV/

Share this post to help spread the word and show your support for Alaska’s local makers!

10/29/2025

Presenting: the Made in Alaska Holiday Market, Nov. 22 at APU!

Join us as we celebrate Alaskan makers, entrepreneurs, and craftspeople, all helping to keep our economy local and strong.

This is your chance to connect, shop, and support many amazing Made in Alaska businesses.

RSVP now and share the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/16Xy7xeuCV/

Mark your calendars, and invite a friend who loves supporting Alaska businesses!

09/05/2025

Growing Alaska's economy means investing in Alaska. Alaska Gear Company Aviation has two large manufacturing facilities in both Palmer and Fairbanks, and a retail store and sewing facility in Anchorage. They also offer free tours at their Palmer facility Monday-Fridays where you can meet the team while you shop their supply of Alaska-ready outdoor and backcountry gear!