Business licenses administered in Gustavus increased by 100% from previous month

Business licenses issued in Gustavus during May increased by 100% over the previous month, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

There were two licenses issued in total in Gustavus during May.

More than 99.8% 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
Bony Fish Bookkeeping	8 Mary's Road	5/17/2026	2235890
Arcadia Custom Carpentry	89 Same Old Road	5/18/2026	2235917