Alaska Business Monthly articles from July 2006

Alaska Business Monthly archives from July 2006

Time out.(From the Publisher)
July 1, 2006... The first of what may be two or more special sessions of the Alaska legislature adjourned I just as this edition of Alaska Business Monthly went to press. Both Senate and House of Representatives, exhausted and doing their best to avoid...

Alaska works partnership builds rural neighborhoods.(CONSTRUCTION)
July 1, 2006... In an Alaska village tucked along the Kuskokwim Delta, local construction .workers are building houses for their neighbors and helping to meet the critical housing needs of rural Alaskans. Since Alaska Works Partnership Inc.'s Building...

New cargo carriers in Alaska.(TRANSPORTATION)
July 1, 2006... Two new cargo carriers, Cargo 360 and Shanghai Airlines, have scheduled service at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Cargo 360 Inc. initiated cargo service between Seoul, Korea and New York via Anchorage. Cargo 360 is a new U.S....

Alaska marketplace donations spark success.(APPLAUSE)
July 1, 2006... ConocoPhillips recently donated $100,000 to the Alaska Marketplace program. The investment follows on the heels of a $200,000 donation made to the program by BP last fall. In all, more than $700,000 has been raised to support start-up funding...

Cruise ship increase approved.(TOURISM)
July 1, 2006... The number of cruise ship entries into Glacier Bay will increase by 10 percent beginning in 2007, according to a recent decision by the director of the National Park Service. NPS Deputy Director Steve Martin signed the decision document,...

The overseers: joint pipeline office a melting pot of 12 other state and federal agencies.
July 1, 2006... As all natural resource extraction businesses know, development of Alaska's assets requires working with a myriad of overseeing government agencies, obtaining numerous permits and complying with vast volumes of regulatory rules. For...

Modular construction: saving companies time, money: from a pizzeria to sealift modules, these buildings have a niche market.
July 1, 2006... There are many factors to consider when a company is planning to expand into a remote area, or to expand an already established work site. Along with a way to get materials to the site, there also is a need for buildings and facilities not only...

Mining industry may top $2 billion in exploration and development: increased metal prices help Alaska mine operations and mineral prospectors.
July 1, 2006... Mine managers at the Red Dog zinc, lead and silver mine .in Northwestern Alaska are implementing a $25 million-plus capital budget this year, the second year in a row that strong metal prices have helped to fund substantial improvement spending...

July calendar.(Calendar)
July 1, 2006... ANCHORAGE 1 Cultural Faire Come celebrate Alaska's exciting cultural richness at this concert and dance event. Located at Peratrovich Park, Fourth Avenue and E Street. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, phone 279-5650 or...

Fundraiser celebrates Alaska's aviation history: salmon and vintage planes on the menu.(Alaska This Month)
July 1, 2006... Certain aspects of Alaska's history are inseparable from a spirit of adventure. Its rugged beauty, size and extreme climates make this a fact. An integral part of that adventuresome past is directly tied to aviation and the brave, free spirits...

Tourism season high despite bird flu concerns: Alaska is a land of wild birds but visitors aren't scared.
July 1, 2006... Large, medium or small--when it comes to birds--Alaska has more than its share of wild fowl. From little sparrows to the majestic eagle, the state is home--if only on a temporary basis--to hundreds of thousands of birds every year. While the...

Keeping Alaska clean: Alaska making progress in hazardous waste removal.
July 1, 2006... When most people picture Alaska, they imagine bright blue skies, fresh, unpolluted water, towering mountains and vast stretches of uninhabited land. And while much of the state lives up to this idealized image, there are some areas that, due to...

Identify theft: America's fastest-growing crime: Alaska has 63.3 complaints of identify theft filed per 100,000 individuals.
July 1, 2006... Identity theft is one of the hottest-and scariest-topics today. It should be because it's one of the fastest-growing types of crimes in the country. For the sixth year in a row, identity theft heads the annual list of consumer complaints...

Get into next year's Convention Guide.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2006 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)
July 1, 2006... If you run an audio/visual business; or a hotel or business with convention facilities; or are a caterer, a CVB, chamber, or meeting planner, then make sure you are included in the 2007 Convention Guide. Each included this year provided...

Anchorage's New Convention Center: we are building it. Will people come?(SPECIAL SECTION: 2006 CONVENTION GUIDE)(Cover story)
July 1, 2006... A world-class convention facility in Alaska's largest city is transforming downtown Anchorage and will soon kick the city's economic engine into high gear. Three months ago, Anchorage broke ground for its 215,000-square-foot expanded Civic &...

Anchorage hotels ready to host 1 million or more: 2006 looks to be very good year for tourism industry.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2006 CONVENTION GUIDE)
July 1, 2006... Each year, hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent encouraging people from out of state to visit Alaska. Its largest city, Anchorage, is often a main attraction, offering visitors the chance to enjoy a taste of the frontier life while still...

Tours to the top of the world: take a trip to Barrow from Fairbanks' River's Edge Resort.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2006 CONVENTION GUIDE)
July 1, 2006... Located on Alaska's North Slope, Barrow is the northernmost community in the United States and the northernmost community of more than 2,000 people in the world. With a population of 4,680, as of 2004, Barrow has a vibrant history of whaling,...

Getting noticed: promotional products put your business in spotlight.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2006 CONVENTION GUIDE)
July 1, 2006... Growing a business-promoting a business-takes more than just good intent, a good product and savvy industry acumen. Even the best products or concepts can easily flop when the company fails to effectively reach out to its customers. Business...

Commercial and residential building permits. (Alaska Trends for July 2006).
July 1, 2006... Alaska trends, an outline of significant statewide statistics, is provided by the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development and sponsored by American Fast Freight. There was a gradual decrease in total building permit valuations...

Alaska trends for July 2006.
July 1, 2006... ALASKA TRENDS FOR JULY 2006 Indicator Units Period GENERAL Personal Income--Alaska Millions of $ 4thQ05 Personal Income--United States Millions of $ ...