State partners with Skagway startup to sell Alaska-made goods online

Alaska's Made in Alaska program has partnered with Voyij, a Skagway-based e-commerce platform, to launch an exclusive online marketplace for state permit holders starting June 1, 2026.

The partnership gives Made in Alaska permit holders free access to a dedicated storefront on Voyij's platform. According to a May 11, 2026 announcement from the state, participation requires businesses to hold an active Made in Alaska permit.

Voyij currently represents a community of more than 400 artists and businesses across more than 50 Alaskan towns and cities. The platform targets the 2 million travelers who visit Alaska each year, according to the state. The company has secured partnerships with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Line, Alaska Airlines, and UnCruise, actively marketing to more than 10 million customers.

"Voyij manages the technology, e-commerce, customer service, marketing and promotion," according to the state announcement. "There is no cost to join or have a store page on Voyij. There is a commission only on orders that are placed through the site."

The platform offers advantages for rural businesses connecting to a global audience. Each business receives its own dedicated store page on Voyij's website, with the company handling all technical and customer service operations.

Made in Alaska businesses already selling through Voyij include Adventure Harvest LLC in Homer, Alaskins in Soldotna, Eira Cosmetics in Fairbanks, and The Great Alaskan Bowl Company in Fairbanks.

Voyij also works with local retail and tour businesses and publishes local stories about Alaska businesses on its blog, which is linked to the company's monthly email newsletter.

The state program requires products to meet a 51 percent or more produced in Alaska criteria to use the Made in Alaska logo, which features a mother bear and her cub. The program's mission is to promote products made, manufactured, or handcrafted in the state.

Permit holders can sign up at voyij.com/list-your-business and email [email protected] with questions. Voyij will contact businesses to set up their stores after registration.

The Made in Alaska program operates through the Alaska Division of Community and Regional Affairs. Businesses can apply for permits or renew existing ones through the MyAlaska online portal at my.alaska.gov. For additional questions, contact Olivia Klupar at [email protected] or 907-600-1709, or reach the Made in Alaska program at [email protected] or 907-269-4501.