Alaska Business Monthly articles from July 2007

Alaska Business Monthly archives from July 2007

Big wild life motto reflects anchorage's uniqueness.(From the Publisher)
July 1, 2007... Ask your average Anchorage resident, visitor or business operator their image of Alaska's largest city and their responses are as numerous as Anchorage's moose. A wild frontier where you can experience animals up close and personal. An...

SBS purchases Polar Supply Co.(ACQUISITION)(Spenard Builders Supply)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Spenard Builders Supply announced the acquisition of Polar Supply Co., which operates out of distribution facilities in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai. Polar Supply Co. specializes in commercial grade structural, geo-technical, environmental...

Anchorage business owners receive dividend.(DIVIDENDS)
July 1, 2007... Anchorage business owners recently saw the benefits of a workers' compensation dividend program that, in the face of rising costs, pays them dividends when the program is profitable. In 2000, the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers...

Guide offers help for women in business.(ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
July 1, 2007... Years of research on the business practices of women business owners has been distilled into an accessible and comprehensive guide to obtaining and strategically using capital to grow a business. Financing Business Growth: Proven Strategies...

Governor supports conditional LNG export license.(GOVERNMENT)
July 1, 2007... Gov. Sarah Palin told federal energy authorities she would support a two-year extension of the Kenai liquefied natural gas plant's export license, if its owners agreed to certain conditions aimed at protecting the region's utility gas...

USTravel outgrows old location.(TRAVEL)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... After 16 years at the 1415 E. Tudor Road location, USTravel has outgrown its office and moved to a new location. USTravel's new home is just west of the New Seward Highway at 999 E. Tudor Road, Suite 200. The location was previously occupied by...

The beat goes on: natural gas project takes twists and turns.
July 1, 2007... The ongoing saga of the Alaska natural gas pipeline project has taken a dramatic directional change in its initial chapters under the Gov. Sarah Palin administration. Following its successful shepherding of the new governor's Alaska...

Banking news: Alaska banks performing well, offering a host of convenience services.
July 1, 2007... The banking industry is thriving around the country and in Alaska, with financial institutions offering an array of products and services to satisfy customers' demand for convenience, flexibility and security. The U.S. banking industry...

State and national banks operating in Alaska.
July 1, 2007... Alaska has nearly 10 state- and nationally chartered banks to serve the distinct needs of the population. They are Alaska First Bank & Trust N.A., Alaska Pacific Bank, Denali State Bank, First National Bank Alaska, KeyBank N.A., Mt. McKinley...

Bear Paw Festival features Eagle River's small-town essence: rides, foods, booths, contests and more await residents and visitors to this growing community.(Alaska This Month)(Company overview)
July 1, 2007... Once again, this month dozens of toddlers, preschoolers and young schoolchildren will zip and frolic across a grassy park in downtown Eagle River. Their mothers, clutching free hot dogs and pushing strollers, will follow them to games and...

July events calendar.
July 1, 2007... ANCHORAGE 1 Anchorage Bucs vs. Mat-Su Miners The Anchorage Bucs Baseball Club is dubbed "America's No. 1 summer collegiate baseball team," with players from universities throughout the country and features free clinics for youth ages...

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center: set to open in fall 2008, this facility will attract large conventions.
July 1, 2007... The Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center will be a tremendous addition to Anchorage and will allow Alaska's largest city to host large conventions and multiple mid-size conventions, said supporters. It was approved by voters in April 2005 and...

Egan + Dena'ina = Anchorage Convention District: booking events made easy.
July 1, 2007... So you want to be a part of it all, and you think you're ready to book your event at the Dena'ina. Now what? Who do you call? Can you fill such a grand space? How do you "qualify" to get in? All these answers are found at the Egan Center....

Planning a successful off-site meeting: Alaska hosts a large number of national and international conferences each year, but many local businesses and organizations also hold off-site meetings for their employees.
July 1, 2007... Twenty-seven days of meetings, food, lodging and transportation for 400 delegates flying into Anchorage from all over the world. It's just another day at the office for meeting planner Robyn Langlie. But the annual meeting of the International...

10 tips for planning a meeting.
July 1, 2007... 1. Consider your location. Get bids from your top options. Consider more than price. Service speaks volumes. 2. What's for lunch? Does the venue have an in-house caterer? Do they allow outside food? Are china and glassware included in the...

Are outsiders going 'wild' about Anchorage Big Wild Life?
July 1, 2007... "BIG WILD LIFE IS A BRAND THAT CAN MEAN SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO EVERY CONSUMER--YOU'VE GOT TO LET THEM DECIDE WHETHER 'WILD' IS GREAT NIGHTLIFE OR A MOOSE WALKING DOWN THE STREET." Bill Geist, Owner * Zeitgeist Consulting Think Big...

Catering services.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)
July 1, 2007... CATERING SERVICES Full- Service Beverage Menu License ANCHORAGE...

Chambers & bureaus.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)
July 1, 2007... Chambers of Commerce * Convention and Visitors Bureaus Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 610 Anchor Point, AK 99556 Phone: 235-2600 Fax: 235-2600 Top Executive: Joanne Collins, Admin. Assistant E-Mail:...

Meeting planners.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)
July 1, 2007... Alaska Wild Berry Products 5225 Juneau St. Anchorage, AK 99518 Phone: 562-8858 Fax: 562-5467 E-Mail: info@alaskawildberryproducts.com Web Site: alaskawildberryproducts.com Top Executive: Peter Eden, Pres. Estab.: 1946...

Convention facilities.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)(Table)
July 1, 2007... CONVENTION FACILITIES ANCHORAGE Alaska Aviation Heritage Top Exec.: Norm Lagasse, Museum Exec. Dir. 4721 Aircraft Dr. * Special Features: Outdoor ...

Coal gaining ground as gas and oil prices soar: Alaska sees growing interest in state's bountiful resource.
July 1, 2007... As energy prices continue to increase, so does the need for finding alternative, affordable sources of fuel. While coal was once looked upon as a poor second to natural gas and oil, dwindling supplies, rising costs and a growing Asian market...

Reduce phone costs by selective process: helpful guide for making communication decisions.
July 1, 2007... An integrated voice telecommunications solution for your business should consist of local service, long-distance (LD) and wireless. Finding the best solution for your needs can be confusing. However, a little bit of guidance can go a long way...

Remote-deposit capture: a benchmark for banking's future technologies.
July 1, 2007... Banking, as we know it, has changed; and gone are the days of frequent trips to your local branch. Today, banking is giving business owners what they need most... more time. More time to spend with customers. More time to focus on products and...

The U.S. dollar vs. the Chinese Yuan: (May 2006 to April 2007).(Alaska Trends for July 2007)
July 1, 2007... The United States Federal Reserve keeps a record of exchange rates between world currencies and the U.S. dollar. This record serves as a historical record of the fluctuations within the foreign exchange market, where currencies from different...