75% increase in business licenses administered in Nikiski in May

Business licenses issued in Nikiski during May increased by 75% over the previous month, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

There were seven licenses issued in total in Nikiski 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
Ostroot Services, LLC	45553 Miller Loop Road 45553 Miller Loop Road	5/1/2026	2234996
AK01, LLC	54274 Inlet Drive	5/9/2026	2235479
Simean Rentals	49135 Heights Lane	5/12/2026	2235628
Lift em' Up Guide service	44737 Holt Lamplight Road	5/16/2026	2235864
Cabin Lake Apartments	47760 Interlake Drive	5/19/2026	2236013
Kenai Fresh Produce	51540 Eagle Ave.	5/26/2026	2236405
Alaska Peony Market, LLC	51540 Eagle Ave.	5/26/2026	2236408