What Information Insights does

Information Insights is a privately held, SBA Women-Owned professional consulting firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska. The firm provides research-based consulting, strategic and business planning, facilitation, public engagement, communications, survey research, organizational support, and grant writing and administration to federal and state agencies, Alaska Native organizations, tribal governments, municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses across Alaska. Services are delivered through custom-assembled project teams that combine internal staff with a broad partner network spanning architecture, energy, academia, and federal research labs. Notable long-standing engagements include grant administration for the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (AMHTA) since 2008, broadband grant support resulting in a $1.36 million USDA award for Gustavus, and economic impact analyses of Interior Alaska Native organizations.

The business model is project-based, fee-for-service consulting with several multi-year administrative contracts (e.g., AMHTA mini-grants since 2008) and shorter strategic planning or facilitation engagements. The firm holds SBA Women-Owned Small Business certification (2022) and Alaska Disadvantaged Business Enterprise certification (2023), providing access to set-aside contracting. Go-to-market is consultative and relationship-driven, with client acquisition primarily through referrals, partner networks, and direct outreach to decision-makers in government, tribal, and nonprofit sectors. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the firm operates as a small employer with 11-50 staff located across Alaska.

The firm's core technology footprint is limited: it is not a software product company. Operational tools include the ArcGIS StoryMap platform for data visualization and a proprietary "Instant Insights Audience Polling System" for real-time public engagement feedback. The competitive position is anchored by 25+ years of accumulated trust within Alaska's tribal, rural, and Alaska Native community networks and by a partner ecosystem that includes Cold Climate Housing Research Center, RESPEC, Bettisworth North, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and others, enabling multi-disciplinary project teams that single-discipline competitors would struggle to replicate.

Name

Information Insights

Legal name

Information Insights, Inc.

Website

https://infoinsights.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Information Insights is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based SBA Women-Owned consulting firm providing research, grant writing and administration, facilitation, strategic planning, and public engagement services to government agencies, Alaska Native organizations, tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits across Alaska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Policy Research and Management Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration (BPAIAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stakeholder Engagement, Indigenous/Tribal Consultation & Social Impact (SIA) (EUAHAAAH), Global Health Research, Evidence & Technical Assistance Organizations (HLAJAKAN)

Keywords

• Policy research consulting
• Grant writing services
• Public engagement facilitation
• Strategic planning advisory
• Organizational development

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairbanks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements including research & analysis, strategic & business planning, facilitation, public engagement, communications, organizational support, survey research, and grant writing/administration. Revenue is project-based, with some long-term administrative contracts (e.g., AMHTA mini-grants since 2008).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Information Insights provides project-based research, grant writing, strategic planning, facilitation, public engagement, survey research, communications, and organizational support services to government agencies, Alaska Native and tribal organizations, nonprofits, and businesses, predominantly throughout Alaska. Engagements are tailored per project and delivered by custom-assembled internal and partner consultant teams, with embedded knowledge of Alaska's communities and cultures.

Product overview

Information Insights offers a unified suite of professional consulting services rather than a software product platform. Their core offerings include Grant Writing & Administration, Research & Analysis, Strategic & Business Planning, Communications Services, Organizational Support & Development, Facilitation, Public Engagement, and Survey Research. These services are typically combined and customized for each client project, with the firm assembling tailored teams based on project scope.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grant Writing & Administration Suite of project design, grant writing, and grant administration services including needs assessments, funding opportunity review, proposal drafting, grant reporting, project management, and program evaluation for government agencies and nonprofits.
• Research & Analysis In-depth research and data collection with impartial analysis covering economics, rural infrastructure, housing, energy, business opportunities, and human resources using interviews, surveys, focus groups, and primary/secondary data review.
• Strategic & Business Planning Strategic planning services that develop nimble decision-making frameworks and organizational empowerment, plus business planning including market analysis and financial projections for new concepts or expansions.
• Communications Services Strategic communication solutions including media relations, website audits, graphic design, report design, data visualization, advocacy support, outreach communications, strategic communication planning, social media management, event communications, and internal communications.
• Organizational Support & Development Tailored organizational support including grant program administration, accounting and business services, project development, program management, membership services, board elections, organizational assessment, fundraising support, and program evaluation.
• Facilitation Facilitation services guiding teams to find common ground and reach shared goals, including values and visioning, board planning, team building, role clarity, meeting moderation, and annual planning.
• Public Engagement Public engagement services including in-person community meetings, online engagement, stakeholder interviews, focus groups, formal public input processes, using tools such as public information websites, social media, information graphics, online surveys, and audience polling.
• Survey Research Survey design and administration services using audience polling, focus groups, key informant interviews, and online, mail, and telephone surveys with culturally appropriate methodologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $40 million in federal grant funds accessed for Alaska clients through USDA and DOE programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jen Gunderson DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraphic designer serving the Fairbanks community since 2011, including UAF, nonprofits, and small businesses in advertising, publishing, science communication, and educational design.
• Alaska Microgrid GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit pooling expertise from utility industry and research community to leverage decades of experience designing, building, and operating microgrid projects across Alaska. Recently helped communities, utilities, entrepreneurs, and homeowners across Alaska.
• Analysis NorthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency and renewable energy expert with skills in data acquisition, analysis, energy modeling, software development, and economic analysis. Founded in 1986 to reduce building energy costs and promote renewable energy.
• Bettisworth NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlaska architectural firm based in Fairbanks with offices in Anchorage. Over 40 years creating thorough, well-thought-out projects with interdisciplinary team including architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, graphic design, and energy services.
• Brenda Holden ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with nonprofits and organizations to navigate change, determine and embrace direction and goals. Senior Consultant with Information Insights for over ten years, now consults from Minnesota with Alaska clients.
• Brian Rogers and AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in Fairbanks in 1976, providing consulting services to Fairbanks and Alaska clients. Best known for challenging multi-stakeholder processes requiring technical understanding. Brian Rogers served as Alaska state legislator, UAF chancellor, and co-founder of Information Insights.
• The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry-based nonprofit corporation in Fairbanks promoting energy-efficient, durable, sustainable, healthy, and cost-effective building technologies for Alaskans and circumpolar regions. Information Insights shares office space with CCHRC.
• DeerStone ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to clean energy, sustainable community development, and respect for diverse clients primarily in rural Alaska. Provides energy, broadband, and rural infrastructure project development, management, and technical consulting.
• Energy Audits of AlaskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwner Jim Fowler performed over 500 energy audits on more than 5 million square feet of municipal, industrial, and commercial buildings, plus fishing vessels applying for USDA REAP Grants.
• G2 Diversified ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with organizations to develop solutions to human resource management and process challenges. Services include HR assistance, workplace investigations, organizational assessments, strategic planning, executive mentoring, and customized training.
• Northern Social-Environmental Research (NSER)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlaska-owned practice dedicated to collaborative place-based research supporting resilience of Northern communities. Specializes in qualitative and mixed methods research, community engagement, and facilitation. Women-Owned and Minority-Owned business.
• RESPECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNation-wide company uniting engineering, applied sciences, and technology expertise with professional and creative services. Has offices in Fairbanks, Palmer, Anchorage, and Soldotna.
• TRizzominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnette Rizzo helps companies and organizations convene and facilitate meetings, navigate complex change management, and coach organizational leaders. Over fifteen years designing and facilitating strategic plans.
• UAA Center for Economic DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeverages University of Alaska system resources to support economic growth in Alaska. Provides technical assistance in information and data, and implements specific projects and programs promoting economic development statewide.
• Wolf Architecture Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull service professional design firm based in Palmer, Alaska formed in 2000. Dedicated to creation of enduring spaces and relationships. Work includes corporate, institutional, retail, and nonprofit projects across Alaska.
• Hennebery EddyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm from Portland, OR leading the Valdez Museum expansion design alongside Wolf Architecture.
• Renewable JuneauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Thermalize Juneau initiative focused on renewable energy adoption in Juneau.
• Alaska Energy, Light and Power (AEL&P)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuneau-based utility partner in Thermalize Juneau initiative for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal research laboratory leading the DOE grant for Thermalize Juneau alongside CCHRC. Provides technical expertise for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Choice EconminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEconomic analysis partner using the nationally recognized input-output model developed by the Minnesota IMPLAN Group for Interior Alaska Native organizations economic impact study.
• Fibre Alaska (Byte Networking LLC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadband provider for Gustavus community that received USDA Community Connect Grant for microwave backhaul and fiber connection.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ICF International: Global professional services firm with a substantial public sector practice covering energy, environment, and community development. Overlaps with Information Insights on energy efficiency programs (DOE/NREL), behavioral health program support, and federal grant-funded engagements.
• Tetra Tech: Large global consulting and engineering firm with deep Alaska presence providing environmental, infrastructure, and water consulting. Overlaps with Information Insights on rural infrastructure, energy efficiency, and grant-supported projects but operates at vastly greater scale and broader scope.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major government consulting firm with deep federal civilian agency work including USDA, DOE, and HHS. Comparable as a federal-grant-adjacent consulting partner but operates at dramatically larger scale with a national rather than Alaska-specific footprint.
• Abt Associates: Research and consulting firm with a strong public health, behavioral health, and social policy practice. Comparable to Information Insights on survey research, program evaluation, and behavioral health program administration — the latter overlapping directly with the AMHTA mini-grants work.
• Cardno: International environmental and infrastructure consulting firm serving public sector clients including rural and tribal communities. Comparable on environmental compliance, community engagement, and infrastructure grant support, but at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Northern Economics: Alaska-based economics, energy, and environmental consulting firm serving public and private sector clients. Directly comparable to Information Insights on research and analysis, economic impact studies, and Alaska public-sector engagements.
• RESPEC: Engineering, applied sciences, and consulting firm with multiple Alaska offices (Fairbanks, Palmer, Anchorage, Soldotna). Comparable as a multi-disciplinary Alaska-based consulting firm with public-sector exposure, although engineering-heavy relative to Information Insights' policy/research focus.
• Agnew::Beck Consulting: Alaska-based public engagement, planning, and facilitation consulting firm serving tribal, municipal, and nonprofit clients across the state. Directly comparable to Information Insights in service mix (planning, facilitation, public engagement) and Alaska-specific focus.

Others

• RAND Corporation: Nonprofit public policy research institution conducting research used by federal, state, and tribal decision-makers. Tangentially comparable to Information Insights on research and analysis methodologies and policy research outputs, though RAND is a non-competing research institution rather than a commercial consulting peer.
• Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC): Alaska nonprofit promoting energy-efficient building technologies; shares office space with Information Insights in Fairbanks. Comparable as a partner in Alaska's energy/rural development ecosystem but operates as a research nonprofit rather than a competing consulting firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iialaska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/information-insights

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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