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

Business licenses issued in Edna Bay during the first quarter of 2026 increased by 200 percent over the same quarter the previous year, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

There were three licenses issued in total in Edna 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
Tongass Treasures	203 W. Davidson Ave.	2026-01-06	2228029
2. Hayes Farm & Food Initiative, Inc.	8044 W. Davidson Ave. Attn: Hayes	2026-03-05	2231392
Hayes Industries	8044 W. Davidson Ave. Attn: Hayes	2026-03-05	2231395