Set Your Intention this Holiday Season to Local - Announcing BuyAlaska's Holiday Gift Guide!

November 2023 Issue

Set Your Intention this Holiday Season to Local

Buy Local Gifts

As the holiday season approaches, let's spread the joy of giving and rally behind our local businesses. Why choose gifts from our neighbors? They're more than just thoughtful and one-of-a-kind; they're the driving force behind our vibrant communities.

We are thrilled to present the 2023 BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide – your ticket to a heartfelt, locally-inspired holiday shopping experience. When you pick gifts from these dedicated Alaska entrepreneurs, you're not only celebrating the season with purpose, but also fueling the growth of our communities.

Buy Local Gifts

BuyAlaska business members can list gift ideas on the guide through the Member's Hub.

Buy Local Food

Selecting Alaska Grown ingredients for your holiday feasts goes beyond a tasty meal; it supports local businesses & farms. Visit our local food page for the freshest ingredients.

Visit Local Markets

Make a plan to visit holiday markets and craft fairs where Alaskan artisans and small businesses showcase their products. It's a great opportunity to find exclusive items.

Share The Love

Encourage your friends and family to support local, too. Sharing your favorite local businesses on social media is a huge help and inspires others to do the same.

Find us at the Alaska Food & Farm Festival & Conference!

We are excited to be attending this year's Alaska Food & Farm Festival in Anchorage November 10-12, hosted by the Alaska Food Policy Council. This year's theme is Better Together: Celebrating Our Abundance & Diversity.

Don't miss our "Taste of Alaska" session on Sunday, November 12th! This session, curated by the Alaska MEP + BuyAlaska, shines a spotlight on locally sourced and manufactured foods.

Learn More and Sign Up to attend

Celebrate Alaska Native Heritage Month this November

American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month is recognized in November. We invite you to take a deep dive into the rich histories, important contributions, and unique opportunities surrounding the communities of Indigenous Peoples across Alaska.

Here are a few ways to get you started:

Learn more about Indigenous Alaskan Art and connect with local sellers
Buy gifts from Alaska Native owned businesses
Follow Indigenous Alaskan pages on social media and share their posts
Explore the history, how-tos, storytelling, and languages of Alaska Native Cultures

Honoring Veterans, Empowering Businesses!

Supporting Alaska's veteran-owned businesses is a powerful way to honor those who've served our country.

Discover incredible products and services from veteran-owned businesses in our Directory while making a positive impact on your local economy.

Support Alaska Veteran Owned Businesses

Small Business. Big Love.

Uncovering the Power of Community Support:

Accounts from Alaska Small Business Owners

Active Mountain LLC

"Support from Alaskans allows us to continue our mission to serve Alaskans by supporting a healthy lifestyle [...] Support from Alaska helps us create this dream place and make it a reality in Alaska. "

Ice Aged Charcuterie

"Local support doesn’t only support me it supports everyone who participates in providing products that become something else. In my case charcuterie. I’m very grateful for all the local appreciation for locally made products."

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The BuyAlaska Program is a statewide program by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) under the UAA Business Enterprise Institute (BEI) and partially funded by the Small Business Administration (SBA).