Local baker Rebecca Kameika dreams of opening a tapas, wine and dessert bar in town. Joe Osterling wants to promote sustainable tourism with outdoor expeditions across Southeast Alaska.

Now they’re both one step closer to realizing their goals, as recently named finalists for a regional business award.

Kameika owns Costa Brava Bakery & Patisserie, a sweets-selling side gig she started in 2020 that has become the borough’s biggest wedding-cake supplier. Osterling runs local tour operator…