Anchorage Industries – Professional & Business Services
A Hub for Professional Excellence
Anchorage’s professional and business services sector is a dynamic and rapidly growing part of the city’s economy, offering a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as legal services, consulting, finance, marketing, and technology.
The city serves as the business hub for the state, with firms providing essential support for industries ranging from oil and gas to tourism. Professionals in Anchorage work in high-demand roles, whether it’s legal counsel, cybersecurity analysts, project managers, or financial advisors.
The demand for skilled professionals in Anchorage continues to rise as the city attracts businesses seeking expert services to navigate the challenges of operating in a remote, resource-rich environment. Whether you’re looking to advise top-tier clients, manage complex projects, or develop innovative solutions for Alaska’s industries, Anchorage is the place to be.
BY THE NUMBERS
Top Firms
Five Alaska engineering businesses recently have been ranked among the nation’s top 500 design firms by Engineering News-Record
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Million
The estimated economic impact of Anchorage’s Dena’ina Convention Center in 2023. The center hosted over 527 events and conferences in 2023.
Trade Schools
Anchorage is home to 6 major trade and technical training institutions, including the University of Alaska’s Technical College, the Electrical Apprenticeship School, the Welding School, & Northern Industrial Training.
Ambassadors
Nate Seymour
Occupation: Principal of Pacwest Consulting Group
Industry: Construction and Real Estate
Age: 38
Born and Raised: Southside
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: Owner, Pacwest Consulting Group Construction and Real Estate Risk Management
Currently Reside: Southport/Girdwood
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because it will always be home for me. After spending 12 years working out of state, I’m excited to return and use my expertise to support local Alaskans in the construction and real estate industries. Anchorage—and Alaska as a whole—offer great professional opportunities. We’re also excited to raise our three sons here, with year-round access to outdoor recreation that we love.
Natalia Cole
Occupation: Hair Stylist and Salon Owner of Blended by Co.
Industry: Professional & Business Services
Age: 24
Born and Raised: Anchorage, AK
Ethnicity: Mexican and Colombian
Current Profession: Hairstylist
Currently Reside: Midtown
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because this is home—it's where I started my business and where I plan to expand it. It’s exciting to see our community grow and to watch family and friends thrive throughout it!
Kristina Gibson
Occupation: ASRC Director of Enterprise Facilities and Realtor at Jack White Real Estate
Industry: Arctic Slope Regional Corporation and Real Estate Agent
Age: 29
Born and Raised: Sitka, AK
Ethnicity: Alaska Native and North Slope Native
Currently Reside: Westside
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I love the opportunities it offers. I appreciate that you can travel for hours either north or south and still be surrounded by incredible scenery. I also loved UAA and the support I received both during school and after college.
Kiana Trupp
Occupation: Real Estate Agent, Social Media and Marketing Partner
Industry: Professional & Business Services
Age: 22
Born and Raised: South Anchorage
Ethnicity: Alaska Native and Canadian
Current Profession: Realtor at Real Broker of Alaska, barista & social media manager for BB’s Coffee
Currently Reside: South Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I love the people, community, energy, opportunities, and connections.
Justin Milette
Occupation: Realtor, Developer, and Entrepreneur
Industry: Real Estate
Age: 40
Born and Raised: East Anchorage
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Currently Reside: Downtown, Westchester Lagoon
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because it offers the best blend of nature and city life—great people, stunning scenery, plenty of things to do, room for growth, and abundant opportunities for young and mid-career professionals and business owners.
Joe Lumpkin
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate and Business Broker
Industry: Professional & Business Services, Financial
Age: 38
Born and Raised: East Anchorage
Ethnicity: Thai and African American
Current Profession: Commercial Real Estate & Business Brokering, KW Regal North Commercial
Currently Reside: Geneva Woods
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because, as I've traveled to larger cities, I’ve grown to appreciate what Anchorage has to offer. It’s easy to network and build meaningful relationships here. With fresh air, clean water, and a healthy social climate, there are boundless opportunities to bring the best of the lower 48.
Jizel Mendoza
Occupation: Family Support Specialist
Industry: Professional & Business Services
Age: 36
Born and Raised: Airport Heights
Ethnicity: Dominican
Current Profession: Family Support Specialist, Help Me Grow Alaska (non-profit)
Currently Reside: Southside
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I currently live here and have been for 4 years after relocating from New Jersey in 2020. I grew up on the East side of town and have a passion for helping the youth in that district. My children are very involved in the South District, and it would be my honor to give back to the community that has poured so much into my children by advocating for them as well.
Janessa Joseph
Occupation: Engineer
Industry: Construction
Age: 24
Born and Raised: West Anchorage
Ethnicity: Alaska Native and African American
Current Profession: Engineer
Currently Reside: West Anchorage
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I love the diversity. I enjoy the unique outdoor lifestyle while also living in one of the hubs of Alaska.
Helena Sarcone
Occupation: Business Development Associate ACLT
Industry: Professional & Business Services
Age: 28
Born and Raised: Spenard
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Current Profession: Business Development Associate at ACLT, Lead Organizer of Spenard 2nd Saturday, Owner + Founder of Sarcone Consulting
Currently Reside: Westside
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the deep, longstanding community connections.
Danika Baldwin
Occupation: Content creator, social influencer
Industry: Information, Professional & Business Services
Age: 36
Born and Raised: California and Anchorage
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Currently Reside: Southside
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because of the community, the wide array of activities and things to do, great restaurants, and its central location.
Calvin Chang
Occupation: Associate 49th State Angel Fund
Industry: Business Development and Investment
Age: 28
Born and Raised: Hong Kong
Ethnicity: Chinese
Current Profession: Associate, 49th State Angel Fund
Currently Reside: Jewel Lake Area
I choose Anchorage because: I choose Anchorage because I want to support entrepreneurs and small businesses in the local community. It’s a great place to explore nature, and I look forward to hiking, fishing, skiing, cross-country skiing, and maybe even sailing.