Year in Review Video
The year 2025 was exceptional in many respects, marked by challenges, transformations, and joyous moments. Despite everything, the unwavering strength and resilience of the Cape Fox Team stood out. This commitment is demonstrated through our daily efforts in supporting the company’s mission, our shareholders, and one another. With over 50 years in business, Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) boasts a rich heritage of tradition and culture, alongside a dedicated team that continues to shape our history and sustain our longevity.
CFC has long been an industry leader in the hospitality and tourism industries, as well as in federal government contracting. We have a team of experts who are committed to the organization’s mission, as demonstrated by significant business achievements, including numerous awards and accolades, and reflected in the expansion of our teams and endeavors.
Everyone at the company contributes daily to the company’s success and achievements earned. Team Cape Fox has become an industry leader, driven by a unified group of individuals who have led us into the future. The company’s success is our success, and I am proud to review our accomplishments from 2025:
Business Highlights
Corporate
- March 2025 – CFC received Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, or CMMC Level 2, for Cape Fox Corporation and its subsidiaries with a perfect 110 score. CFC had been working to achieve CMMC certification for two years and was pleased to announce its official status.
- CFC received a $100k grant-CFC received a $100,000 NRCS Pre-Commercial Thinning grant, following the $1.7 million award received in 2024.
- CFC remained one of Alaska’s top businesses, ranking #31 in 2025..
Commercial
Cape Fox Lodge/Heen Kahidi/Eagles Nest
- CFL Tram reopened. On June 18, 2025, the tram was certified by Alaska State Inspectors as ready for operational use. A few months later, on September 12, 2025, the community came together for a festive grand opening ceremony. The event drew an impressive crowd, including the mayors of Saxman, Ketchikan, and the Ketchikan Borough, who joined residents in celebrating this exciting addition.
- CFL launched a redesigned website at the end of 2025.
- Updated menus for Heen Kahidi and Eagles Nest, which saw lower prices and brought back more local favorites
- CFL and its restaurants transitioned to Toast for its Point-of-Sale (POS) functions, enabling guests to pay at the table
- Three Maker’s Market Events – March, May, November
- Two Comedy Shows – Jessica Michelle Singleton and Brooks Wheelan headlined but each show included two performers
- Three Sip and Paints – Moderated by Spencer, a Heen Kahidi employee
- Three reservations-only special tasting events – One spirits and two wine events
- Food delivery is now offered at Eagles Nest
Cape Fox Tours
- Cape Fox Tours (CFT) earned an Adventure Green Alaska certification for demonstrating compliance with its sustainable tourism practices. Adventure Green Alaska is the only sustainable tourism certification in the state of Alaska.
- CFT launched a new website, capefoxtours.com. This website showcases all that Cape Fox Tours has to offer. It is visually stunning and guides you through the process of learning more about Cape Fox Tours, planning your visit, and booking directly from the website. One added feature is a new section showcasing Cape Fox Tours’ sustainability efforts in Alaska.
- The new CFT website has won awards and has contributed significantly to CFT’s sales growth.
The Village Store
The Village Store switched its Point-Of-Sale (POS) system from Clover to Toast. Once that happened, all inventory was transitioned to the new POS system, which is now complete. The Village store is looking to develop an online store in the near future. The Village Store was open by request throughout the off-season, as well as on select days during the holidays.
Cape Fox Cultural Foundation
- Cape Fox Cultural Foundation (CFCF) was delighted to announce a $187K grant award from the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. CFCF is one of six organizations that received NATIVE Act funding support to aid our efforts to enhance cultural tourism and recreation to advance Native American communities. The grant award has allowed CFCF to work toward restoring Saxman Native Park. In particular, recreating the frog wall at Saxman Totem Park.
- CFCF launched its new website in May, https://capefox-cf.org/. The website showcases all the events, fundraisers, and programs CFCF holds. One added feature is the capability to make online donations. Now, everyone can support the foundation’s work by donating on the website or scanning the QR code to show their support.
- CFCF continued to offer workshops for the community to advance and learn cultural crafts and traditional Tlingit techniques. These “Open Workshops” are made possible by a grant from the Rasmuson Foundation for furnishings, health, and safety supplies, as well as funding from the Alaska Council on the Arts, which provided support for materials and supplies. These workshops are open so that attendees can bring their beading, moccasins, aprons, and blanket projects. This is an opportunity for attendees to share their knowledge and techniques.
Federal
- Cape Fox Mission Systems was awarded its first contract. CFMS will serve as a subcontractor to support the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project Dissolved Oxygen (DO) Plants. CFMS will partner with Cape Fox Mountain Point (CFMP) to provide critical services and ensure successful mission execution.
- Cape Fox Expeditionary (CFX) joined the FCG team in 2025 and has already secured its first contract award. CFX’s Mission is to continue expanding its services and knowledge to provide reliable, expert-driven expeditionary construction services to meet the needs of Government clients.
- In September, Cape Fox Endeavor (CFE) won a contract with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide occupational health services to its employees. This is the most significant contract win in CFE’s young history.
- Kwaan Tech was awarded an OASIS+ Small Business Contract under the Management & Advisory Services Domain. OASIS+ is a multiple-award contract designed to support federal agencies’ procurement requirements for services-based solutions. OASIS+ may be used by all federal agencies, including the Department of Defense and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, or FFRDCs.
- Eagle Health again hosted an Occupational Health webinar each month with various health-related topics. This series offers topics and tips for achieving physical, emotional, and financial success in the future. In addition, Eagle Health was awarded an Emergency Room Nursing contract with the U.S. Army at Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, New York, further expanding our clinical staffing support to military medical treatment facilities.
- Concentric Methods was awarded a contract to support the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Headquarters workforce by operating the onsite Occupational Health Center (HQ Wellness Center) in Camp Springs, Maryland, providing occupational health services that promote employee well-being and sustain a healthy, maximally productive workforce.
- FCG again hosted a Professional Development webinar each month. This series of webinars has provided a comprehensive learning experience for all Cape Fox employees. The program was designed to equip employees with advanced skills and knowledge, fostering personal and professional growth.
Philanthropy Highlights – Cape Fox Cares Program
- July – August 2025 – FCG hosted its Back to School Fundraiser for the kids of West Gate Elementary School in Manassas, VA
- August 2025 – CFCF participated in the 50th Anniversary Blueberry Festival in Ketchikan with a booth that sold cotton candy. All the proceeds from the sales were donated to CFCF.
- Ketchikan Visitors Bureau – donated two tickets for tour experiences ($86.00 value)
- Kayhi Traveling Scholars – fundraised $250.00
- Ketchikan Dribblers League – fundraised $385.00
- Ketchikan High School Class of 2026 – donated soda for Senior Carnival ($300.00 value)
- City of Saxman and Salvation Army – donated jackets for care packages to the homeless shelter ($330.00 value)
- November 2025 – Cape Fox Cultural Foundation (CFCF) participated in the autumn/winter Maker’s Market. The event was held on November 29th and 30th. On Saturday, the 29th, CFCF held a silent auction and sold baskets containing homemade Tlingit art and wares. CFCF also sold cotton candy as a fundraiser during the event, which raised over $2K. All proceeds went to support the educational and resources available to CFCF.
- December 2025 – Eagle Health sponsored Toys for Tots for the 12th year
Awards
Employee Appreciation
- There were 18 Federal Tinàa Awards presented throughout the year for employee excellence
- There were 2 Commercial Tinàa Awards presented throughout the year for employee excellence
- There were 4 Shared Services Tinàa Awards presented throughout the year for employee excellence
- CFT Employee Adrianna Oliva-Parks won a seat on the Ketchikan Visitors Bureau Board
- There were five team Tinàa Awards presented to entire teams for CFFI, CFFS, CM, and CFSS
Corporate
- CFC was awarded the best food and beverage in the Northwest by LUXlife Magazine.
- Cape Fox Tours awarded Green Tourism Certificate
- CFC received CMMC certification
- 2025 Viddy Awards
- Gold for Tlingit Culture: Beadworking video
- 2025 dotCOMM Awards
- Gold for Cape Fox Tours Website
- 2025 MarCom Awards
- Gold for Cape Fox Tours Website
- Gold for CFCF Brochure
CFC is not just a small business in Alaska; it is a nationwide industry leader sought because of our expertise, knowledge, and mission-based approach. CFC has exemplified what it means to be a company that cares, and we should all take pride in the contributions we make each day towards the company’s success. The company’s personality is rooted in a rich heritage of family, community, and perseverance. This spirit has driven Team Cape Fox to success. As we look forward to 2026, we envision a bright future where we can do even more for the company and its employees. Together, we will continue to create new possibilities for growth, innovation, and recognition.