Alaska Business Monthly articles from January 2001

Alaska Business Monthly archives from January 2001

From the Publisher.(magazine format change; state budget)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
January 1, 2001... ABM's New Look When Alaska Business Monthly began its series on Y2K, "This Bug Bytes," more than a year ago, we started to lay plans for a facelift of the magazine as well. The process would take time because when a publication decides to...

CORRECTION.(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2001... Pioneer broadcaster Augie Hiebert's name was misspelled in the article "TV Technology: New Choices for Alaska," which appeared in our December issue. A family was misidentified in a photo illustrating an article titled "Programs Make Home...

ASTF Invests in Potato Chip Research.(Alaska Science & Technology Foundation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Alaska Science & Technology Foundation has invested in research to determine whether Alaska potatoes can meet the "chipability" standard of a national potato chip manufacturer, the foundation announced recently. During a recent ASTF...

AIDEA Optimistic About Seafood Plant's Future.(Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority)(Alaska Seafood International)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Officials from the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority continue to work with Taiwanese investors to cement a reorganization of Alaska Seafood International. The reorganization restructures approximately $25 million in project...

DCED Releases Survey for Alaska Forest Products.(Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development recently released a "Survey of International Market Opportunities for Alaska Softwood Producers." The report provides a broad-based overview of markets in Japan, Korea, China and...

SBA Offers Cook Inlet Disaster Assistance.(U.S. Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The U.S. Small Business Administration recently declared the area around Cook Inlet a disaster because of the economic impact of the Kenai River sockeye salmon spawning grounds failure due to severe storms and flooding in 1995. "The...

Alaska, States and FTC Settle With Wade Cook Financial.(Federal Trade Commission)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Fourteen states, including Alaska, and the Federal Trade Commission have reached settlements with Wade Cook Financial and Wade Cook Seminars Inc. The two Nevada corporations, both headquartered in the Seattle area, allegedly made millions of...

$900,000 Awarded for Disability Grants.(Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Anchorage, will receive $900,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Alaska under a nationwide 18-month, $20 million work...

Reeve Aleutian Suspends Services.(Reeve Aleutian Airways Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Reeve Aleutian Airways Inc., the oldest regional airline in Alaska, suspended all regularly scheduled flights in early December. The airline will continue to fly its charter and contract flights. The move came, said Reeve President Dick...

David Arnsdorf: Alaska Manufacturers' Association.(Interview)
January 1, 2001... Established in Anchorage last April, the Alaska Manufacturers' Association is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute for Standards and Technology, which runs similar Manufacturers Extension Programs in all 49 other...

Community Reinvestment Act Evolves.
January 1, 2001... The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted in 1977 to encourage financial institutions to help meet the credit needs of the communities they serve. To ensure compliance with the CRA, banks are evaluated and rated by federal agencies. CRA now...

High Marks for UAF Investment Class.(University of Alaska, Fairbanks, lets students manage real money)
January 1, 2001... The UAF Student Investment Fund prepares students for investment careers as these savvy investors receive returns as high as 107 percent. David Osborn was a 19-year-old business student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks during his first...

The Alaska Symphony of Seafood.(event helps raise industry awareness)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Seafood from Alaska's waters means different things to many people. For commercial fishermen it is a sometimes elusive and bountiful livelihood. For Alaska's restaurants it also is a source of revenue and a tourist magnet. For diners it can be...

End-of-the Road Resort Features Fabulous Getaway.(Review)
January 1, 2001... If the chill of winter has you down, if you need some time away from the daily grind, or if you are just looking for a little rest and relaxation, you are in luck. For those independent travelers interested in a leisurely drive south of...

Hot Springs Await at Arctic Circle.(Arctic Circle Hot Springs in Alaska's interior)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Most people wanting to escape the cold and darkness of winter do not even consider going north as an option. But hidden in Alaska's Interior is a warm oasis waiting to heat the hearts of anyone ready to make the journey. Arctic Circle Hot...

A Warm Oasis in Interior Alaska.(Chena Hot Springs)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... The now-successful Chena Hot Springs is generating new business from the European market. In less than three years, Chena Hot Springs Resort has grown from an unwanted property obtained by the State of Alaska in bankruptcy court to a...

Right Moves.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Gold Pan Awards Five Anchorage individuals and businesses were honored recently at the 43rd annual Gold Pan Awards, and a list of other honors were bestowed by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Tom Williams, tax counsel for BP Exploration...

Native Industry has Huge Impact on Fairbanks Economy.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... Payroll and spending by Native organizations add more than $300 million to the Fairbanks economy. Athabaskans have lived in Interior Alaska for thousands of years, imprinting the region with their rich cultural and societal legacy, but...

Alaska's Native Regional Corporation Leaders.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2001... UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL The leaders of Alaska's 13 Native regional corporations. represent cultures that are in some ways as different as black and white, but the people leading the corporations have more in common than a first glance might...

Career Changes Made Easy.(Brief Article)(Review)
January 1, 2001... Career Success is Color Blind By Ollie Stevenson Jist Works (Jist Publishing Inc. Indianapolis, Ind. 2000 348 pages, $16.95 Ollie Stevenson established her credentials as a solid human resources author with the first edition of this book....

GAS-TO-LIQUIDS TEST PLANT RISES IN NIKISKI.
January 1, 2001... GTL is not the only method of getting North Slope gas to market, but this procedure, using the existing trans-Alaska oil pipeline, does have some advantages. BP managers believe they have the technology to turn a profit making synthetic...

A Far Reach in Wireless Communications.
January 1, 2001... Cellular service is growing in popularity and providers are gearing up to serve more of the state. Whether in the throbbing heart of Alaska's metropolitan hubs or in the bush, chances are you can phone home. Cellular telephone and wireless...

AHFC: Getting Alaskans into Homes.(Alaska Housing and Finance Corp.)
January 1, 2001... When interest rates inch up, many prospective house buyers put their desires for dream homes on the back burner. But what if an organization could trim a few percentage points off the top to help you buy your first home? Or offer financial...

ALASKA TRENDS.(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2001... ALASKA TRENDS Latest Report ...