April: 2 business licenses issued in Thorne Bay

There were 2 business licenses issued in Thorne Bay during April, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

More than 99% of Alaska’s businesses are considered small, with more than 52% of Alaska’s employees working for a small business, according to the U.S Small Business Administration.

A study by Civic Economics found $100 spent at a locally-owned business puts $68 back into the local economy while the total is just $43 for non-local businesses.

License Holder	Address	Issued Date	License Number
Ward Custom's	Block 13, Lot 2 Steep Road	2026-04-09	2233541
MJ metal recycling	Bk7 lot34 pob19157	2026-04-27	2234589