Talk of Alaska

Talk of Alaska: How will supply constraints affect holiday shopping for Alaskans?

By Iris Vandenham

Published November 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM AKST

A woman stands behind a counter with a mask on. — Colleen Hickey, owner of Furniture Classics, stands in her empty shop in downtown Anchorage on a February afternoon. She's pivoted to do more interior design work during the pandemic. (Jeff Chen/Alaska Public Media)

Alaska businesses are facing another holiday season of pandemic problems, this time from shipping delays and price increases that are rippling across the national and international economy. How are they weathering this latest challenge? Small business owners share their experiences and the Alaska Small Business Development Center breaks down the challenges.

Listen here:

HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

Jon Bittner, executive director, Alaska Small Business Development Center

Jonathan White, owner, SteamDot Coffee Roasters

Camille Adenaka, owner, Apres Alaska

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Buy Alaska

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at 10 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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