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Kotzebue had 3 more business licenses issued in May over previous month

Published 07/02/26

Business licenses issued in Kotzebue during May increased by 300% over the previous month, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

There were four licenses issued in total in Kotzebue 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.

Licenses issued during May
License HolderAddressIssued DateLicense Number
Every Step Operations479 D6 Mission St.5/6/20262235265
Arctic Circle Educational Consulting, LLC184 Third Ave.5/12/20262235648
Bison Store & Restaurant587 Bison St.5/15/20262235834
Bison Store & Restaurrant587 Bison St.5/29/20262236600

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