Many thanks to Made In Alaska permit holders who stopped by our meetup at Summit Spice and Tea in Anchorage last week, including Pendleton Fine Arts, Awesome Jewelry by Angela, Fathom Publishing, Sweet Chalet Alaska, Alaska PerSe, and Alaskan Salsa Salmon, Inc.!! We'd also like to give a huge shout-out to potential new permit holders Kristin, Julie, and Christy -- welcome to the family! Check out some of the cool products manufactured right here in Alaska, and the amazing Made In Alaska table at Summit Spice and Tea. It has never been easier to #BuyTheBear! 🐻
Ten years of Made in Alaska Manufacturer of the Year
It's a new year and Made in Alaska is starting it off with a call for nominations for the 2017 Manufacturer of the Year! Applications are due Janury 31. This prestigious award recognizes one Made in Alaska business that embodies Alaska Governor Bill Walker’s priority to build a “Stronger Alaska.” The Manufacturer of the Year will demonstrate the ability to overcome challenges, grow their business, innovate, be a leader in the community, and collaborate with other businesses. Visit our www.madeinalaska.org for more information
While you are thinking of your 2017 favorite, take a look at 10 years of our previous award winners:
2016 Alaska Garden & Pet Supply (also known as Alaska Mill and Feed Inc..) of Anchorage;
2015 Alaska Paracord Designs of Anchorage;
2014 Airframes Alaska & Alaskan Bushwheels of Chugiak;
2013 NOMAR, of Homer;
2012 Denali Dreams Soap Company. of Anchorage;
2011 Kahiltna Gold Birch Syrup of Palmer;
2010 Apocalypse Design Inc. of Fairbanks;
2009 Insulfoam of Anchorage;
2008 Kaladi Brothers Coffee of Anchorage;
2007 GLACIER SILT SOAP® by Glacier Smoothie - Juneau, Alaska - Juneau, Alaska
A great big thanks to Mark Robokoff, who sets AK Bark apart from big box stores by promoting Made in Alaska products. Mark has built great friendships with local suppliers and likes to tell customers that they get “double Karma points” when they buy locally-made items from a locally-owned store. Check out the great products from our Made in Alaska businesses and other Alaska businesses at AK Bark and then let us know if you have a retailer in your community who does an outstanding job of selling and promoting Made in Alaska!
Alaska Wilderness Products LLC
AlaSkins
Arctic Pups http://arcticpups.com/
Denali Dog Treats
dogbooties.com
Doggy Decadents
Denali Dreams Soap Company
Drool Central: A Mum & Pup Barkery
Luna Dog Designs
Shady Dog Farm
Judy Winn Designs
Show us your Bear! Is there a retailer in your community that does a stellar job of promoting Made in Alaska products? Please tell us who your favorite Made in Alaska retailer is and then check out Island Artists Gallery in Sitka where one in three artists are Made in Alaska businesses. Thanks to Sarah Winfield, Eclipse Designs Artisan Jewelry, for encouraging fellow artists to join the Made in Alaska program!
