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Water ways - With 82% of Alaska’s communities unreachable by roads, water is the way to go. Businesses that serve the marine industry, including ports and harbors, are a lifeline for coastal communities. 

State economic specialists want to highlight the importance of the marine trade sector, and the jobs it provides, which are often overlooked.

In March they launched an online Business Retention and Expansion questionnaire hoping to get feedback from coastal residents on how their marine businesses are faring.

“Ship building and repair businesses, all modes of transportation, marine v...