North Slope Marketplace Overview
McKinley Alaska Growth Capital (MAGC) proudly administers the North Slope Marketplace Business Plan Competition annually to support vibrant North Slope communities. Open exclusively to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation Shareholders, this business plan competition improves the economic opportunities available to Shareholders by providing technical and financial support to small businesses to encourage adaptive, entrepreneurial activity on the North Slope.
Past North Slope Marketplace Finalists
Since 2009, MAGC has awarded over $1 million to 50 businesses through the North Slope Marketplace program!
2022
Desiree Johnson, Dezi’s Delight, Point Hope
Alicia Marie Ferreras, Amferre Alaskan Jewelry, Anchorage
Kirsten Caldwell, Alaska Tuft, Anchorage
2019
Sophia Segevan, Soph’s Coffee, Wainwright
Ronette Panningona, Arctic Rose Beading, Utqiagvik
Floreen Stone, Parky Shop, Point Hope
2018
Leon Kinneeveauk, Arctic Treasures Art Gallery, Anchorage
Mary Hugo, Hugo Cafe, Anaktuvuk Pass
Leonard Felder, Cafe 57, Utqiagvik
Raymond Nashookpuk, Savik’s Designs, Wainwright
2017
Tariek Oviuk, AK2K Network Store, Point Hope
Price and Bobby Itta, Alaska Fur Cache, Utqiagvik
Brian Gordon, Chief’s Pizzeria, Anaktuvuk Pass
Robert and Pauline Bowers, Bowers Store, Nuiqsut
2016
Amanda and Eric Gerke, Alaska Adventure Lodge, Anaktuvuk Pass
Athena Thompson, The Polar Bear Den Tours, Kaktovik
Robert Alred, Ace Hardware- Top of the World, Utqiagvik
Mamie Pardue, prototype design, Nuiqsut
2015
Tonya Hunnicutt, Ezkimo Ice Cream, Point Hope
Will Saganna, Saganna 4X4 Tours, Utqiagvik
MaryAlyce Moss, Moss Construction LLC, Utqiagvik
Agatha Kalayauk, prototype design, Utqiagvik
Willie Sakeagak, Sakeagak Engineering & Design, Utqiagvik
Bruce Inglangasak, Kaktovik Arctic Tours, Kaktovik
Desiree Johnson, Dezi’s Delight, Point Hope
Alicia Marie Ferreras, Amferre Alaskan Jewelry, Anchorage
Kirsten Caldwell, Alaska Tuft, Anchorage
2019
Sophia Segevan, Soph’s Coffee, Wainwright
Ronette Panningona, Arctic Rose Beading, Utqiagvik
Floreen Stone, Parky Shop, Point Hope
2018
Leon Kinneeveauk, Arctic Treasures Art Gallery, Anchorage
Mary Hugo, Hugo Cafe, Anaktuvuk Pass
Leonard Felder, Cafe 57, Utqiagvik
Raymond Nashookpuk, Savik’s Designs, Wainwright
2017
Tariek Oviuk, AK2K Network Store, Point Hope
Price and Bobby Itta, Alaska Fur Cache, Utqiagvik
Brian Gordon, Chief’s Pizzeria, Anaktuvuk Pass
Robert and Pauline Bowers, Bowers Store, Nuiqsut
2016
Amanda and Eric Gerke, Alaska Adventure Lodge, Anaktuvuk Pass
Athena Thompson, The Polar Bear Den Tours, Kaktovik
Robert Alred, Ace Hardware- Top of the World, Utqiagvik
Mamie Pardue, prototype design, Nuiqsut
2015
Tonya Hunnicutt, Ezkimo Ice Cream, Point Hope
Will Saganna, Saganna 4X4 Tours, Utqiagvik
MaryAlyce Moss, Moss Construction LLC, Utqiagvik
Agatha Kalayauk, prototype design, Utqiagvik
Willie Sakeagak, Sakeagak Engineering & Design, Utqiagvik
Bruce Inglangasak, Kaktovik Arctic Tours, Kaktovik
2014
Jacquelyn Nayakik, Manuluuraq Designs, Utqiagvik
Elaine Garner, Lil Mo’s Hardware Store, Nuiqsut
Della Shugluk, Della Hoya’s, Atqasuk
Elizabeth Hollingsworth, Tauqsigvik, Atqasuk
Jane Thompson, Kaktovik Bed & Breakfast, Kaktovik
Tommi Lynn Ahmaogak,Tom-N-Jerry’s Restaurant, Wainwright
2013
Rachel Edwardsen, Naninaaaq Productions, Utqiagvik
Tommi Lynn Ahmaogak, Tom-N-Jerry’s Restaurant, Wainwright
Emma Kinneeveauk, Sylver’s, Point Hope
Tonya Hunnicutt, Ezkimo Ice Cream, Point Hope
Nancy Stotts, Snowbird Housekeeping, Utqiagvik
Jessica Itta, P&J Store, Atqasuk
Andrew Tooyak, Jr., Sam Rock’s Gifts, Utqiagvik
Kristine Bennett, Bennett’s Store, Nuiqsut
Arnold Arey, Arnie’s Northern Outfit & Cargo, Utqiagvik
2010
Mary Sage and Donald Darling, Amaguq Media, Utqiagvik
Nora Jane Burns, Arctic Chalet Tours, Kaktovik
Colleen Akpik, Lemen, Calz Services, Utqiagvik
Martha Monnin, CaptivateM Outdoors, Utqiagvik
Robin Mongoyak, Kiita ATV, Utqiagvik
Ben Frankson, P&B General Store, Point Hope
2009
Rachel Edwardson, Naninaaaq Film Productions, Utqiagvik
Eli Kalipsuk, Uula’s Auto Repair, Nuiqsut
Robin Mongoyak, Arctic ATV Excursions, Utqiagvik
Lela Ahgook, Lela’s Store, Anaktuvuk Pass
Helen Simmonds, Helen’s Courier Service, Utqiagvik
Jacquelyn Nayakik, Manuluuraq Designs, Utqiagvik
Elaine Garner, Lil Mo’s Hardware Store, Nuiqsut
Della Shugluk, Della Hoya’s, Atqasuk
Elizabeth Hollingsworth, Tauqsigvik, Atqasuk
Jane Thompson, Kaktovik Bed & Breakfast, Kaktovik
Tommi Lynn Ahmaogak,Tom-N-Jerry’s Restaurant, Wainwright
2013
Rachel Edwardsen, Naninaaaq Productions, Utqiagvik
Tommi Lynn Ahmaogak, Tom-N-Jerry’s Restaurant, Wainwright
Emma Kinneeveauk, Sylver’s, Point Hope
Tonya Hunnicutt, Ezkimo Ice Cream, Point Hope
Nancy Stotts, Snowbird Housekeeping, Utqiagvik
Jessica Itta, P&J Store, Atqasuk
Andrew Tooyak, Jr., Sam Rock’s Gifts, Utqiagvik
Kristine Bennett, Bennett’s Store, Nuiqsut
Arnold Arey, Arnie’s Northern Outfit & Cargo, Utqiagvik
2010
Mary Sage and Donald Darling, Amaguq Media, Utqiagvik
Nora Jane Burns, Arctic Chalet Tours, Kaktovik
Colleen Akpik, Lemen, Calz Services, Utqiagvik
Martha Monnin, CaptivateM Outdoors, Utqiagvik
Robin Mongoyak, Kiita ATV, Utqiagvik
Ben Frankson, P&B General Store, Point Hope
2009
Rachel Edwardson, Naninaaaq Film Productions, Utqiagvik
Eli Kalipsuk, Uula’s Auto Repair, Nuiqsut
Robin Mongoyak, Arctic ATV Excursions, Utqiagvik
Lela Ahgook, Lela’s Store, Anaktuvuk Pass
Helen Simmonds, Helen’s Courier Service, Utqiagvik
For more information contact Madi Binkley