March 2022
The BuyAlaska Buzz
Local First Focus for March

Look for the Logo & Support Alaska's Manufacturers and Producers

Did you know... in the last decade, peony farms in Alaska have increased tenfold. Or that in 2019 craft beer sales had a $332 million impact on our economy. Alaska's small businesses make Alaska.

This March, focus on further developing Alaska's markets - look for the logo, buy the 'Made in Alaska' bear, and buy Alaska Grown. Follow along with us on social media as we lift up Alaska's manufacturers and food producers that are literally helping us build our state's economy.
Look for the logos:
BuyAlaska Locals Page

Looking Local First has never been more appealing. We've made it even easier to check out all the special offers that our members have on the BuyAlaska Business Directory.

The BuyAlaska Locals Page is your place to find local offers from BuyAlaska businesses. Check it out and check back often to get the best of with Alaska businesses have to offer.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Pledges Expanded Support for Shop Local Alaska Program
The Shop Local Alaska program directly generates revenue for Alaska small businesses by marketing Alaska products to millions of people out of state. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has pledged its expanded support for the program by encouraging people to help support Alaska small businesses by shopping on the online marketplace. The cruise line joins a growing list of other major travel suppliers ready to give greater support to Alaska's economy.

“BuyAlaska & Voyij.com’s partnership on the Shop Local Alaska program brings new revenue to Alaska small businesses that is vital to supporting our local economy,” says Jon Bittner, Alaska Small Business Development Center Executive Director. “This online marketplace has essentially extended the tourism season to a year-round opportunity to share the culture, history, and lifestyle of Alaska to millions of visitors past, present, and future.”

Read the full article here and browse the thousands of items from Alaska businesses available on the Shop Local Alaska marketplace at: voyij.com/shop-local-alaska.
March is Women's History Month
Women's History Month commemorates and encourages the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. In 1972, there were less than 400K women-owned businesses in the nation, now there are over 12 million!

Support Alaska's Women-Owned Businesses.
Spotlighting Alaska's Local First Champions
Women Entrepreneurs of Alaska provides educational seminars and professional development benefitting the entrepreneurial spirit of their members. The organization provides support and networking opportunities, an open and non-confrontational space for individual and professional growth, and a community and charitable spirit to give back to the community
The Anchorage ATHENA Society is a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce that works year round to encourage the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the business community. The Anchorage ATHENA Society raises money for scholarships as well as explores other activities which give its members the opportunity to create leadership initiatives, link resources and establish local mentoring and scholarship programs.
What's Happening Around Alaska in March:
Skagway
St. Patrick’s Day Old Car Parade

Anchorage
February 25 – March 6: Fur Rendezvous
March 17-19 (virtual): 2022 Alaska Food Festival & Conference

Fairbanks
Feb 14-March 31: World Ice Art Championships
March 25 & 26 (virtual): Festival of Native Arts
March 25 - 27: IABA Home Show
March 31st-April 3rd: International Curling Bonspiel

Talkeetna
March: Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
How You Can BuyAlaska
Connect with Alaskan-owned businesses in every industry
Get access to exclusive discounts from BuyAlaska businesses.

Shop from local Alaska businesses on this online marketplace.


We aim to elevate local businesses to better Alaska’s economy.
We do that with YOU.

Help us lift up local on our channels.
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).