Alaska Business Monthly articles from March 2005

Alaska Business Monthly archives from March 2005

'I will support the first economically viable project that can be built....' *.(gas pipelines)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... To our way of thinking, the governor will get his wish and will announce a gas pipeline project before the Legislature goes sine die in May--but it will be built in counterparts. First, the Alaska Gasline Port Authority will start breaking...

"If it's good for Alaska, do it; if it's bad for Alaska, screw it!" **.(Port Authority)
March 1, 2005... "Building Alaska's gas pipeline is the most important economic development project in Alaska's history and my highest priority for Alaska," Gov. Frank Murkowski has declared. That's statesmanship and to be applauded. The Port Authority,...

ASRC energy services wins Glennallen-Palmer contract.(ASRC Energy Services; Lynx Enterprises Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ASRC Energy Services Lynx Enterprises Inc. was awarded the contract to provide environmental permitting services for the Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority's proposed Glennallen-Palmer Spur Gas Pipeline. The spur pipeline would...

Evergreen aviation flies 50,000 accident-free hours.(Transportation)
March 1, 2005... Anchorage-based Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska Inc. and parent company Evergreen International Aviation Inc. reported flying more than 49,700 total flight hours last year without a reportable accident or aviation insurance claim. "This is...

ConocoPhillips, Anadarko approve Alpine Satellites.(Anadarko Petroleum Corp.)(oil fields)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ConocoPhillips and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. recently announced that the companies have approved the development of two Alpine satellite oil fields on Alaska's North Slope. The project was sanctioned following recent favorable Record of Decision...

New drilling technology brings profit to slope operations: Alaska's North Slope is the first to use widespread application of revolutionary drilling technologies.
March 1, 2005... Within the world's petroleum industry, Alaska's North Slope is becoming known as a place for innovation and application of new oil and gas drilling and well-completion technologies. Some of these, like coiled-tubing drilling, were clearly...

Kensington gears up for 2005 construction start: Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. is awaiting regulatory approval to start construction work, and expects gold production in 2006.
March 1, 2005... Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. has spent 15 years working on plans to develop the Kensington gold deposit, located 45 miles northeast of Juneau and a few miles inland of Lynn Canal, as an underground, hard-rock gold mine. Despite numerous years...

March 2005 calendar of events.
March 1, 2005... ANCHORAGE 3-6 A Midsummer Night's Dream Shakespeare for a new generation. Lovers elope, fairies cause trouble, actors rehearse a play and Shakespeare's wit abounds in this comedy. Thursday through Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m....

March can be bad to the bone: custom cycle show kicks off the motorcycle season.(Alaska This Month)
March 1, 2005... This month is a tough one for Alaskans who prefer their two-wheeled motorized vehicles over all-wheel drives and minivans. After months of cold weather, ice and snow, things are warming but still don't thaw quickly enough. There is, luckily, an...

Mining and the environment: mines in Alaska face challenges due to environmental regulations.(Alaska Business Monthly's 2005 Environmental Issue)
March 1, 2005... Alaska's mining industry faces significant challenges while operating in the Last Frontier-locating mineral deposits in a vast, generally underexplored region with little infrastructure and harsh climatic conditions. Working through...

ABR Inc. committed to the environment: this Fairbanks firm practices what it preaches in regard to environmental protection.(Alaska Business Monthly's 2005 Environmental Issue)
March 1, 2005... Tom DeLong, office manager at ABR Inc.--Environmental Research & Services in Fairbanks, remembers his first day of work well. He couldn't believe the policies in place, which extended to benefits for the company's employees. Founder Bob...

Alaskans pull together to minimize an environmental disaster off the Aleutian Chain: unfortunately, lives were lost, but organizations are working hard to save the environment.(Alaska Business Monthly's 2005 Environmental Issue)
March 1, 2005... On Dec. 7, 2004, at approximately 4 a.m., the U. S. Coast Guard was notified of a 738-foot Malaysian bulk carrier adrift off of the Aleutian Chain near Bogoslof Island. The Selendang Ayu was laden with 60,000 tons of soybeans, and carrying...

Alaska Business Monthly's 2005 environmental directory.(Directory)
March 1, 2005... ABR Inc.--Enviro. Research & Services P.O. Box 80410 Fairbanks, AK 99708 Phone: 455-6777 Fax: 455-6781 Year Established: 1976 E-Mail: tdelong@abrinc.com Web Address: www.abrinc.com AK Employees: 35 Top...

The market is strong and houses are appreciating at a healthy rate.(Real Estate 2005)
March 1, 2005... Justifiable optimism will be the theme of the 2005 real estate markets in Alaska. Big projects in construction, oil and gas, transportation, medical and mining-current activities and faith in those to come-foretell population and job growth....

First National Bank Alaska: bank's new Johansen Branch offers friendly service in expanding Fairbanks community.(Business Profile)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... It takes the right kind of Alaskan to love living and working in Fairbanks. And at First National Bank Alaska's new Johansen Branch, you'll find just that. Branch Manager Pam Wentz and Operations Supervisor Jutta Pence are two Alaskans who...

Alaska's land transportation industry going strong in 2005: as Alaska's economy goes, so goes the transportation industry.
March 1, 2005... It's a good time to be a transporter in Alaska. The economic forecast for the industry is positive. Many transportation-related jobs are projected to increase over the next decade, particularly occupations like commercial pilot or tour guide,...

Marketing Alaska: the lure is great, but getting visitors to the state takes the efforts of many tourism organizations.(Alaska Travel Industry Association )
March 1, 2005... World travelers have answered the call of America's far north for centuries. From Jack London and John Muir to gold-seekers and mountain climbers, Alaska--both the myth and the reality--has been a beacon for explorers since steamships sailed...

Mid-life medical: increase health and decrease overhead: the middle-aged have unique health care needs and employers can provide programs and health care plans that benefit all.
March 1, 2005... Your body isn't the same as it was 10 years ago. For many people, a quick look in the mirror tells all. A few extra pounds at the beltline or lines around the eyes are changes most people expect and accept with growing older. As we age,...

VoIP: emerging technology transforms businesses: the Internet allows for an inexpensive way to make long-distance calls, but there are drawbacks.
March 1, 2005... One of the major players in the telecommunications market would have to be VoIP. Voice over Internet Protocol (IP) has changed the way in which people and businesses communicate. Known by other names such as Internet telephony or IP telephony,...

A little village with big dreams: Olgoonik Corp: from Wainwright to worldwide.(Company Profile)
March 1, 2005... Thanks to communications technology, a perceptive business plan and skillful management, the small village corporation of Wainwright, located 180 miles above the Arctic Circle and 72 miles southwest of Barrow, is now doing big business...

E-commerce centers developed in rural Alaska for economic benefit: native Alaskans will soon be able to market their art worldwide via the Internet.(Alaska Native Arts Foundation )
March 1, 2005... A frequently mentioned statistic in reference to the importance of the air cargo industry to Anchorage is that one in 10 local jobs depends on it. What many people don't realize is that a significantly higher proportion of Anchorage jobs, one...

Increased demand for wild Alaska salmon: a public-private partnership: wild salmon is preferred over farmed salmon, and the state is marketing its benefits.
March 1, 2005... The State of Alaska is succeeding in building national awareness for its wild salmon. Through a matching-grant program, the Alaska salmon-marketing program is a crucial piece of the salmon revitalization strategy. Initiated by Gov. Frank...

Active rotary rigs throughout the United States and Alaska: November 2003-November 2004.(Alaska Trends for March 2005)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Baker Hughes North American Rotary Rig Count is a calculation of the drilling rigs that are actively searching for, or developing, oil and natural gas throughout the United States and Canada. In November 2004, the United States had...

Alaska trends for March 2005 sponsored by American Fast Freight.(Illustration)
March 1, 2005... ALASKA TRENDS FOR MARCH 2005 Indicator Units Period GENERAL Personal Income--Alaska Millions of $ 3rdQ04 Personal Income---United States Billions...