Did Q1 business licenses issued in Cold Bay increase or decrease from previous year?

Business licenses issued in Cold Bay during the first quarter of 2026 increased by 100 percent over the same quarter the previous year, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

There were two licenses issued in total in Cold Bay during the quarter.

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
Volcano Bay Lodge	112 Baranov Lane	2026-02-24	2230795
Volcano Bay Alaska	112 Baranov Lane	2026-02-24	2230797