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Hey, Alaska! Ready to spread some love to our great state?
Well, the best way to do that is to give our local businesses a big ole bear hug. And guess what? It’s all on you. 🦌
When you shop local, you’re basically saying, “I’m here for you, Alaska.” 🏔️ And if we’re being honest, what better way is there to show the support of the ones you love than saying you’ve got their back—no grizzly strength needed. 🐻
Help BuyAlaska keep our state thriving, one cheeky little purchase at a time. 💁♀️ Because if we don’t support our own, who will?
Learn more about supporting Alaskan businesses at www.buyalaska.com!
#BuyAlaska
This Member Moment Monday is a love letter to Eat Indie Local Month – and these four businesses are helping to make Alaska an incredible place to eat!
@fornorossoak : Fresh, local ingredients. A Valoriani wood-fired oven imported all the way from Italy that has been mounted into a custom-built trailer. These drool-inspiring Neopolotan-style pizzas have us looking at tickets to Juneau.
@dippn_ak : You know them. You love them. You’ve gotten them every year at the fair since you were a kid. This veteran owned and operated business travels all over Alaska from April to September, bringing us some of our favorite sweets – did you SEE their blueberry popsicle at the festival last weekend?!
@rusticbakes_sourdoughco : Absolutely obsessed with this micro-bakery! Batches baked fresh daily with all organic ingredients and traditionally crafted loaves that inspire all the cozy feelings. What more could you ask for?
@whatthefluffak : Did you know that cotton candy cakes exist?! Reimagining cotton candy as we know it, they’re bringing incredible flavors, gorgeous towers, and are even available for live spinning at your next event!
If this hasn’t inspired your hunger enough, and you`re on the hunt for a locally-owned place to eat, check out our directory at www.buyalaska.com/restaurants
#BuyAlaska #MemberMomentMonday #IndieEatLocalMonth
Cheers to the weekend! Kick it off with a local treat and make your Friday feel like a mini vacation.
🍻 @kodiakislandbrewing
Welcome to our new six-month Economic Insights series, where we break down the importance of spending money at local businesses into bite-sized pieces. We`re kicking things off with a look into revenue retention and how your spending choices transform our community. 🌟
Here`s the gist: When you spend $1 at a local business, about 3X more money stays in the community. But where are the big differences in where your dollar goes?
🏠 Owner Profits: $0.11 stays with local business owners, who reinvest in our community... compared to a big fat $0 from non-local businesses whose profits leave right away.
💼 Employee Wages & Benefits: $0.19 supports local jobs and families, almost DOUBLE the amount retained from non-local businesses.
🔧 Local Suppliers: $0.17 is spent on local goods and services, fueling our economy, vs NONE coming from non-local businesses.
🔄 Resold Local Goods: Local: $0.12 vs. $0.11 from non-local business
🎁Charitable Giving: $0.04 goes to local charities, 4X more than non-local businesses give.
When you choose to spend your money at local businesses, you`re not just buying a product or service—you`re making a powerful investment in the well-being and prosperity of our community. Each dollar you spend helps create jobs, supports local families, and strengthens our economy. Let`s keep our community thriving by making conscious choices to support local businesses every day. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient Alaska!
Learn more at buyalaska.com/impact
Big thanks to the @AlaskaCED for crunching the numbers!
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🎣 Today is Alaska Wild Salmon Day!🐟
We all know that Alaska is the boss of wild salmon, right? But did you know that we dish out 98% of the nation`s wild catch, which is… well, a lot! From Bristol Bay to Kodiak, we want to give a shoutout to our fishermen snatching up the five legendary salmon species—king, coho, sockeye, keta, and pink— that keep our waters healthy and our meals on point.
When you’re buying salmon, make sure it’s got “Alaska” written all over it. Because anything less? Not worth it. Wild, sustainable, and serving you nothing but the best. 🌊
If you`re interested in supporting Alaska-owned 🐟 businesses, check out our directory: http://buyalaska.com/fish
Featuring: @ivanoffseafood
#BuyAlaska
Picture this: You`re at a restaurant and you order something wonderful. We’re talking life-changing. It`s the best thing you have gnashed your teeth into. A meal that`s so lovely it transcends time and space. Is it a chain restaurant? Very likely not. Is it a local spot that represents the heartbeat of Alaska? You bet it is.
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As part of Eat Indie Local Month this August, we’re asking everyone to skip the chains and explore more local spots. Your life will change because you’ll be eating awesome food, AND you’ll be supporting Alaskan farmers, growers, and chefs behind that mind-blowing meal. 💥🍅 So go on... TREAT YOURSELF TO LOCAL.
Featuring these lovely local businesses:
@Familia.AK* in #Anchorage
@vs_cellar_door in #Juneau
@wildstarrcreations in #Anchorage
Alaska Fermentation CO
@wildscoops in #Anchoage
@jellyfishdonutss in #Ketchikan and #Juneau!
@winkys_wings in #Anchorage
@LucysBakeryAK in @Skagway
@ice_aged_charcuterie* in #Anchorage
@deckhanddavesfishtacos in #Juneau
@wagnerspizzabus in #Fairbanks
@rivercitycafee in #Anchorage
Witch Kitchen in #Cordova
Triple J Road Trip in #Wasilla
*Images thanks to @jillian.blum
As part of National Black Business Month, we are celebrating some of Alaska’s most phenomenal Black-owned businesses with Member Moment Monday!
@jasirsjamaicangingerlemonade : We can’t stop talking about this zesty, hand-squeezed blend of lemons, ginger, and just the right sweetness. Founded by Jasir and their mother Venice, this delicious drink refreshes Alaska with pop-ups, fairs, and online orders.
@tri_distinction : Jewelry that will make you feel like an absolute icon with their exclusive pieces. Made with fair trade beads, wire, resin, clay, and fabric, each piece is not only a vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, but statement as well.
@dimondvips : Look no further for a truly red carpet experience. These pros have been dazzling guests for nearly 8 years! With Hollywood-style red carpets, gold stanchions, velvet ropes, and a top-notch team, they’ll make any event unforgettable.
@jackiesuniquelyuboutique : Since 2015, they’ve dazzled with jewelry, handbags, and accessories, now adding clothing and shoes. With quality pieces and bold style, every item is crafted to help you shine as the bright stars.
For more Alaskan Black-owned businesses like these, visit our registry at: www.buyalaska.com/black-owned
#BuyAlaska #MemberMomentMonday
Let`s be honest, who needs sad, overpriced grocery store produce when you can snag fresh, local goodness at your local farmers market? 🌿💪
Farmers markets are the real MVPs in Alaska, keeping us stocked with the freshest, yummiest food around. August 4-10 just so happens to be National Farmer`s Market Week, and it`s a prime time for you to level up your produce game. 🥕✨
Don`t know where to start? Check out the @alaskafarmersmarkets directory to find which you need to visit this week (and ones you can enjoy every week all summer long).
Images courtesy of @bushesbunches produce stand in #Palmer
🍓Learn more about Farmers Market Week!🌽
https://farmersmarketcoalition.org/national-farmers-market-week/
#BuyAlaska
🌟 August is National Black Business Month! 🌟
Celebrate and support amazing Black-owned businesses in Alaska with these meaningful actions:
🛍️ Shop Black-Owned: Strengthen our Alaskan economy and empower local entrepreneurs.
📱 Spread the Word: Post with #supportblackbusiness and tag your favorite Alaskan Black businesses.
🎉 Attend Events: Join the National Black Business Month Economic Empowerment Weekend in Anchorage on August 17th.
⭐ Leave Positive Reviews: Help Black businesses thrive by sharing your good experiences.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Celebrate Alaskan Black-owned businesses today and every day! 💪🏽✨
Visit our directory today for local Blacked-owned businesses at www.buyalaska.com/black-owned
featured business : @fashionpactresale
#BuyAlaska
🌊🐟 Supporting Alaska`s fisheries means preserving a vital part of our state`s economy and culture! Choosing locally sourced seafood helps sustain the livelihoods of Alaskan fishermen and ensures the health of our marine ecosystems. 🐠💙
Our fisheries are known for their sustainable practices, providing some of the freshest and most nutritious seafood available. Let`s keep our waters thriving and our communities strong by supporting Alaska`s fisheries. 🌟🦀
Visit our directory to learn more about locally-owned fisheries in Alaska: https://buyalaska.com/fish
photo credit: @ivanoffseafood - A wild Alaskan family catching & selling wild Alaskan Seafood from their family boat to your table 🐟
⛰️ Help contribute to Alaska`s vibrant and industrious spirit - choose local!
Learn more about supporting local Alaskan-owned businesses by visiting www.buyalaska.com
#BuyAlaska
✨MEMBER MOMENTS✨
Today, we’re highlighting four outstanding members who contribute to Alaska’s vibrant economy and community. 🌲✨
Alaska Chicks : Celebrated for stylish hoodies and quality apparel, they also offer vintage-style furniture and home decor. Designed in Palmer and screen printed in Anchorage, their unique clothing is both cute and functional. 👕🏠
Smell This: Smell This is a small, Alaskan-owned candle-making business. They create soy wax candles with wood wicks and wax melts. Some of their scents are collaboration scents with local bakeries in Fairbanks, AK. 🕯️🍰
North Beach Quilting : Their welcoming store near Old Town Kenai features unique Alaskan fabrics and kits by local artists, Alaskan batiks, quilting supplies, notions, and long-arm quilting services. The store is owned and operated by long-time Alaskan quilters. 🧵🪡
Arctic Cactus: Discover all-natural, non-toxic makeup, locally made in Alaska. Crafted in small batches, our products offer natural beauty for the minimalist. 🌿💄
See these amazing Alaskan-owned businesses and more at www.buyalaska.com!
#BuyAlaska
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