Alaska Business Monthly articles from July 2005

Alaska Business Monthly archives from July 2005

Major setbacks don't deter Alaska Gasline Port Authority.(From the Publisher)
July 1, 2005... The Alaska Gasline Port Authority has guts; you've got to give them that. In the face of a couple of recent horrendous setbacks, they insist they are still upright and running. After attracting a world-class partner, Sempra Energy of San Diego,...

Agency tackles workers' comp costs.(Workers' compensation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... In the face of rising workers' compensation rates, one Alaska insurance agency says it has created an innovative solution for hundreds of Alaskan business owners. CHI of Alaska, an Anchorage-based agency, teamed up with the Alaska Cabaret,...

GCI reports first quarter financials.(GCI Communication Corp.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... GCI (NASDAQ:GNCMA) reported net income of $4.7 million, or earnings per diluted share of $0.08, for the first quarter of 2005. The company's first-quarter net income compares to income of $1.9 million, or earnings per diluted share of $0.02 in...

Texas designers see future in Alaska.(Architectural services)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... There are billions of dollars worth of architecture projects going on throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but three of the Lone Star State's largest firms have their Texas eyes and design teams firmly focused on Alaska. Ascension Group...

Life on the North Slope: slope work provides adventuresome jobs, with great pay and decent accommodations.
July 1, 2005... Since its start more than 33 years ago, Alaska's North Slope oil and gas industry has created a new and unique type of employment opportunity for individuals with the skills and desire to work long days in a harsh and remote environment. ...

Wayne A. Stevens: State Chamber president's cup overflows with opportunity.(SPOTLIGHT)(Alaska State Chamber of Commerce)(Biography)
July 1, 2005... You could say Wayne Stevens' passion for skiing made a way for him to slide into the presidential seat of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce (ASCC). But perhaps it's more a matter of a man who's not afraid to follow his own heart, who focuses...

Artists flock to Girdwood Forest Fair: this festival runs from July 1-3 at Girdwood's community fairgrounds.
July 1, 2005... Just before fireworks sprout in the summer sky this month, a weekend of fun and amusement ignites in Girdwood during a specially Alaska festival, providing a chance to see handcrafted art from locals and hear an array of music performed by the...

July Calendar.(Calendar)
July 1, 2005... 1 Friday Night at the Zoo Live music on the coffee shop lawn and extended zoo hours, beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, call 346-2133 or visit www.alaskazoo.org. 1 Music in the Park: Terry Holder This free concert brings Anchorage...

Creative meetings: themed corporate meetings bring new life to business events.
July 1, 2005... Whether it's a murder mystery, or a survivor theme, corporate meetings can be fun, educational and meet the goals of an organization. Instead of a traditional meeting with a standard meal, try one of the following fun events of create one...

Harvesting the fruit of Anchorage's Convention & Meeting Business: getting conventions to Anchorage doesn't always come easily. It takes work.
July 1, 2005... Most people think bringing a convention to Anchorage is all about sales. It's actually about forming and building relationships with meeting planners. This job just became more vital for Anchorage with expanded convention facilities that...

Alaska Business Monthly's 2005 Convention and Facilities Directory: Alaska's lure draws convention attendees to the state.(2005 Convention Facilities Directory)(Directory)
July 1, 2005... Advertising campaigns about Alaska's beauty and exciting activities are reaching millions, and drawing more and more conventions and meetings to the state. This is good because voters passed in April 2005 a measure to build a new convention...

Alaska Business Monthly's 2005 Convention & Visitors Bureaus and Chambers of Commerce Listing.(2005 Convention Facilities Directory)(Directory)
July 1, 2005... Alaska State Chamber of Commerce 217 Second St., Suite 201 Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: 586-2323 Fax: 463-5515 Top Executive: Wayne Stevens, Pres./CEO E-Mail: info@alaskachamber.com Web Site: www.alaskachamber.com Estab: 1952 Members: 410 ...

2005 Convention Facilities Directory.(Directory)(Illustration)
July 1, 2005... ANCHORAGE 4th Avenue Theatre Special Features: 630 W. Fourth Ave. * Anchorage, Historic buil- AK 99501 ding with extra Location: 630 W. Fourth...

On the move: American Fast Freight: American Fast Freight was born in Alaska to serve the nation.(Cover Story)
July 1, 2005... American Fast Freight will move it for you. Anything. From a ton of iron beams to a carton of eggs, AFF will arrange for the transportation of your merchandise to its destination and get it there on time, says Mike Jones, Alaska's general...

Alaska's trains: ride the rails for a trip to remember.
July 1, 2005... In today's ultra-modern world, travelers making their way across Alaska have several options on how to transport themselves from one place to another. From backpacking to cruising, The Last Frontier's transportation infrastructure covers...

Technology for small business: from IP faxing to video mail to VoIP, advancing technology exists to help small businesses thrive.
July 1, 2005... In the "old" days, Anchorage's Pip Printing relied on traditional printing plates, expensive film and face-to-face client contact. Customers had to come into the shop, provide a drawing of what they wanted and proof a hard copy to finalize...

Enterprise Engineering Inc.(Fred Park appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Enterprise Engineering Inc. announced that Fred Park, PE, joined the firm as senior structural engineer. Park is a licensed engineer in Alaska and Washington, with more than 20 years experience in structural analysis and design of facilities...

Kumin Associates Inc.(Angela Barr, Daphne Brown and Jon Stolle appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Kumin Associates Inc. celebrates its 28th year in business with the addition of three new faces to the corporation's leadership ranks. Angela Barr will join Jon Kumin and Charles Banister as a shareholder and principal in the firm. Barr has...

ATHENA Society.(Barbara Cash of RIM Design gets 2005 Anchorage ATHENA Society Award)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Anchorage ATHENA Society, a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce that encourages the potential of women in business, recognized Barbara Cash, owner of RIM Design, as the 2005 Anchorage ATHENA Society Award Recipient. The ATHENA...

Alaska Commercial Co.(Rex Wilhelm appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Rex Wilhelm was appointed president of Alaska Commercial Co. Wilhelm's appointment was part of a long-term succession plan coinciding with the retirement of Jerry Bittner. Wilhelm joined the company 21 years ago and has progressed through the...

Koniag Inc.(Perry Eaton and Toro Panamaroff appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... At a recent meeting, the Koniag Inc. board of directors appointed shareholder Perry Eaton to fill a vacant three-year term. Eaton has been employed with Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. for the past five years, working in corporate affairs and...

Horizon Lines.(2004 Toyota Logistics Partners Excellence Award)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Horizon Lines was awarded the 2004 Toyota Logistics Partners Excellence Award for marine services on-time performance. Horizon Lines provides transportation and logistics services to Toyota in support of the vehicle movement from North America...

HDR Alaska.(Pat Tilton, Melanie Oldford and Chris Hughes appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... HDR Alaska has added several new members to its staff. Pat Tilton was hired as a ROW expert with HDR; he has more than 30 years of experience in land management. Melanie Oldford is a civil engineering EIT with HDR, specializing in...

Crowley Marine Services.(Joe Rella appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Joe Rella joined Crowley's ship assist and escort services group as director of business development. In his new role, he will be responsible for growing the company's participation in the liquefied natural gas industry-a new area of focus for...

ESRI.(Environmental Systems Research Institute Inc.'s partnership with GeoEngineers Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... ESRI, a geographic information systems software company, recently named GeoEngineers as Business Partner of the Year for the Northwest Region during the 2005 ESRI Worldwide Business Partner Conference. This award acknowledges GeoEngineers'...

Alaska State Chamber of Commerce.(executives appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce announced its 2005 Executive Committee. They are: Joan McCoy, chair of the board, Nexus Northwest, Anchorage; Joe Marushack, chair-elect, ConocoPhillips, Anchorage; John Conley, vice chair, Service Auto...

Alaska Quality Seafood Program.(Cheryl Cummings appointed)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... Cheryl Cummings, formerly marketing director for the Alaska Manufacturers' Association, was named managing director for the Alaska Quality Seafood Program. Cummings has more than 20 years experience in the food industry and 10 years of...

Keeping Alaska clean: Superfund and FUD sites, left polluted from practices of the past, are still undergoing cleanup and will for many more years.(formerly used defense )
July 1, 2005... Alaska is known for its cool, clean air, its pristine streams and rivers, and its acres upon acres of unsullied land. And this reputation for having such a spectacular environment is one that the people of Alaska work very hard to protect. ...

Need workers? Hire the disabled: many disabled individuals are ready, willing and able to work, and oftentimes they stay on the job longer than other workers.
July 1, 2005... Patrick Shallcross was optimistic he'd find a job after graduating from the University of North Alabama in 2000. The 33 year-old Alaskan believed his bachelor degrees in criminal justice and sociology could take him far. He interviewed at...

Building permits: changes in anchorage.(Alaska Trends for July 2005)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2005... There was a significant increase in building permit valuations in Anchorage during the month of April 2005. The combined residential and commercial permits were valued at $74.69 million in April 2005 compared to $61.07 million in April 2004....

Alaska Trends for July 2005 sponsored by American Fast Freight.(economic conditions)(Illustration)
July 1, 2005... ALASKA TRENDS FOR JULY 2005 Indicator Units Period GENERAL Personal Income--Alaska Millions of $ 4thQ04 Personal Income--United States Billions of $ 4thQ04...