Anchorage, Alaska
The US Chamber of Commerce listed 2 Alaskan businesses through the America’s Top 100 Small Businesses program. JW Industries Group (JWIG) and Always Be Swooping, LLC both based in Anchorage, Alaska were listed as honorees for the awards.
Category: Champions of Adaptability, Honoree
The Champions of Adaptability category honors businesses that have demonstrated extraordinary resilience and tenacity in overcoming significant challenges or adversity. These businesses have shown the grit and determination needed to navigate through tough times with unwavering resolve and innovative problem-solving.
Company: JW Industries Group (JWIG)
Founded by Teresa Jacobsson
JW Industries Group (JWIG) is a certified SBA HUBZone and Women-Owned Small Business that helps government agencies, Alaska Native Corporations, Tribal governments, prime contractors, and commercial organizations successfully execute complex, mission-critical projects. The firm provides program and project management, accounting and financial support, federal compliance, audit readiness, operational consulting, technical assistance, and workforce solutions that strengthen organizational performance and reduce risk.
Category: Micro-Business Leaders
The Micro-Business Leaders category honors small businesses with one to five employees that have managed to build profitable and thriving enterprises while maintaining their small and nimble structure. Despite the unique challenges that can come with running a micro-business, these businesses exemplify resilience, innovation, and adaptability, proving that success does not necessarily require large teams.
Company: Always Be Swooping, LLC
Owner: Virginia Lynn Peterson
Founded 2020
Industry Consumer Goods
SWOOP is a women’s apparel brand founded by an Emergency Department nurse to create functional, flattering clothing designed for real life. Our versatile pieces are made for active women ages 35–55 who balance careers, families, travel, and outdoor adventures, offering comfort, confidence, and style from work to play. Designed and tested in real-world conditions, SWOOP helps women spend less time changing and more time embracing every moment.
Congratulations to these Alaskan Entrepreneurs!
