Alaska Business Monthly articles from May 2004

Alaska Business Monthly archives from May 2004

Women in business.(From The Publisher)
May 1, 2004... When we first began to think in terms of learning more about the top women business leaders in Alaska a few months ago, we were really genuinely thrilled about the project. And we haven't been disappointed. Our introduction that describes the...

Span Alaska and Horizon Services team up.(Transportation)(Span Alaska Consolidators Inc)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Span Alaska Consolidators Inc. has signed with Horizon Services Group to provide a complete outsource IT services solution. Span Alaska is one of the largest cargo consolidators in the Alaska market. Under this agreement, Horizon Services...

Alaska's first fast passenger ferry arrives.(Transportation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Alaska Marine Highway System's first fast passenger and vehicle ferry arrived in its homeport of Juneau recently after a three-week trip-and years of planning, construction and expectations. M/V Fairweather, the first ferry of its class...

Wrangell opens Museum and Civic Center.(Tourism)(James and Elsie Nolan Museum and Civic Center)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The City of Wrangell has announced the date for the grand opening of the James and Elsie Nolan Museum and Civic Center, July 1-2. The Nolan Center, located in downtown Wrangell on the waterfront, is a 20,000-square-foot facility that will house...

360 View Alaska makes its mark.(Real Estate)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A new Web application developer, 360 View Alaska, specializing in 360-degree immersive imaging, has become the local authorized service provider for Hometour-360[degrees] Virtual Tour Product featured on REALTOR.com, the official Web site of...

GCI offers Juneau Yellow Pages.(Telecommunications)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... GCI announced it is turning a new page in local telephone competition when it launches a new Juneau-area telephone book later this year. More than 48,000 copies of the new White and Yellow Pages phone directory will be distributed to all Juneau...

Mat Maid Dairy honors retiree.(Applause)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Matanuska Maid Dairy recently honored a retiring 20-year employee of the company. Joseph W. Van Treeck, Matanuska Maid president and CEO, made the presentation. Retiring employee Lyle Thompson began his career with Matanuska Maid in Palmer...

Module manufacturing makes sense for Alaska: these truckable and sealift modules are manufactured here and shipped to the North Slope.
May 1, 2004... Alaskans talk a lot about luring high-tech manufacturing industries to Alaska. The jobs they bring are high skill and high wage. The fact is, however, that already we have a high-tech manufacturing industry in Alaska and we've had it for...

Personnel Plus Employment Agency Inc.: celebrating 15 years in business.(Business Profile)(Advertisement)
May 1, 2004... Personnel Plus is Alaska's premiere employment agency. Alaskan-owned and -operated with offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Personnel Plus is proudly celebrating 15 years of staffing employers with qualified employees. Personnel Plus is a...

Alaska: an international cargo leader: within close proximity to the rest of the world, Alaska is poised for international cargo success.
May 1, 2004... A year ago, a routine air freight delivery brought home the challenges-and remarkable successes-of delivering goods and services internationally to and through Alaska. It was a package of documents from an international government contractor...

SBA: help for Business: the Small Business Administration is committed to the development and the success of the small-business sector.
May 1, 2004... On May 19-21, the Small Business Administration concludes its 50th anniversary-year celebration with the National Small Business Week Expo in Orlando, Fla. This year, the U.S. SBA, an agency of the United States of America, has undertaken the...

Construction industry gears up for busy season: Alaska's contractors look forward to fourth straight year of prosperity.(Building Alaska)
May 1, 2004... The crystal ball used to make 2004's positive construction industry predictions, published in the January edition of Alaska Business Monthly, is proving to be very accurate. Many of Alaska's construction companies are savoring the prosperity...

Hotel construction continues during 2004: four new hotels are opening this year in Anchorage, and other construction is under way statewide as well.(Building Alaska)
May 1, 2004... Anchorage tourists, business travelers and residents will see the opening of four new hotels in 2004: Motel 6, Fairfield Inn, Aspen Extended Stay Suites and Homewood Suites. But that is not all. More building plans may be under way. Wasilla...

Pogo: construction begins this month: construction at Pogo is expected to take about two years, with the work force peaking at about 500 employees.(Building Alaska)
May 1, 2004... Initial development work began this winter at the Pogo gold deposit in eastern Interior Alaska, slated to become a producing mine in about two years. Crews constructed a 50-mile temporary ice road and hauled almost 500 truckloads of fuel,...

Alaska's top women-owned businesses: an annual directory of women who own businesses and provide jobs to their communities.(Alaska's 2004 Top Women-Owned Businesses Directory)(Directory)
May 1, 2004... The other day, a regular contributor to ABM pitched an article on women and glass ceilings in Alaska. I'm sure, in some areas, a glass ceiling exists. But looking at the number of women who head their own companies in Alaska, you would think...

Caffe D'Arte/Sappore Coffee Inc.(Alaska's 2004 Top Women-Owned Businesses Issue)
May 1, 2004... Combine a creative mind and a good idea, then toss in hard work plus some long hours, and what do you get? Success! At least that is what happened about 11 years ago to Lori Brewer. That is when Alaska's "Queen of Coffee" moved to Anchorage...

Aurora Health Care Clinic: this clinic is located in Eagle River and specializes in women's health care.(Alaska's 2004 Top Women-Owned Businesses Issue)
May 1, 2004... Ann Carter, an advanced nurse practitioner, was tired of the bureaucracy when she decided to stop working for another Eagle River clinic and open her own six years ago. That, and she wanted to spend more time with each of her patients. ...

Thompson House A&M Inc.: this multi-million dollar business, which operates in Southeast Alaska, had early beginnings.(Alaska's 2004 Top Women-Owned Businesses Issue)
May 1, 2004... Operating from five locations with more than 110 employees and gross revenues that average between $5 million and $10 million annually, Marge Young, president of Thompson House A&M Inc., is a phenomenon. Those who have known the enterprising...

Looking out for business ...: a report from the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce--the voice of Alaska business.
May 1, 2004... Alaska's fiscal gap could be almost $1 billion in 2006 and could more than double that by 2014 according to recent Legislative Finance projections. If so, this means that the fiscal gap Alaska faces will likely be a lot bigger than most people...

May 2004 calendar of events.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... ANCHOR POINT 7-8 Calcutta Auction and Saltwater King Tournament Boats auctioned on Friday, followed by Saltwater King Tournament on Saturday. Call 235-2600 ANCHORAGE 1-June 20 ...

Summer visitors flock to Denali National Park: now is the best time of year to visit this beautiful preserve.(Alaska This Month)
May 1, 2004... One of Alaska's greatest attractions is Mount McKinley and its surrounding Denali National Park, which comes alive with wildlife, flowers and sightseers from spring to early fall. Each year roughly 360,000 visitors make their way into the park,...

Enabling wireless network freedom: wireless can open up your network to security risks, but there are ways around that.
May 1, 2004... Microsoft products are criticized for their insecurity, yet they are highly usable. Linux products are famed for their stability and security, but are just becoming user friendly enough to be competitive with Microsoft and there still aren't...

Do you want your business to live after you? Thinking about your death, or those of key employees, is not pleasant, but important if you run a business.(ABM Quarterly Feature)
May 1, 2004... Most business owners work hard to prepare for every worst-case scenario-except the one their families, friends and employees might consider the true "worst case"--the tragedy that unfolds when the owner dies. In Alaska, in the last decade, more...

Promoting economic development in rural Alaska.(Digest Of The Proceedings: UAA-ABM Executive Forum)
May 1, 2004... Anchorage * March 26, 2004 As Alaska matures and evolves, it is important to build bridges of trade, communication and understanding to connect the various parts of Alaska's economy. The UAA-ABM Executive Forum has grown from...

Writing a business plan for financing: a business plan is not something you should put on a shelf and forget about. It should continually evolve as a business matures.
May 1, 2004... Should you have a business plan? How often should you evaluate it? What goes into it? When will you use it? "A business plan is not something that you write in January, then put away and forget about," states David Cottrell, "it is...

Is your business prepared for the next emergency? A free American Red Cross of Alaska program helps your workplace prepare for the unexpected.(Able to Handle Emergencies and Disasters program)
May 1, 2004... The American Red Cross of Alaska works very hard to provide services to Alaskans in need-particularly those affected by disasters-and it is a pleasure to do my part in making our state a stronger, safer place to live. Equally exciting is our...

Christopherson named Engineer of the Year.(Right Moves)(PND Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Alan B. Christopherson, P. E., was named the 2003 Engineer of the Year recently at the annual Engineers Week Awards Banquet, held at the Anchorage Museum. Christopherson was the Alaska Society of Professional Engineers' nominee. ...

AEDC.(Right Moves)(Anchorage Economic Development Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. selected Bob Poe as its new president and CEO. Poe brings a 24-year career in both the Alaska private and public sectors to his new position. He was executive director of AIDEA/AEA, state commissioner of...

Chugach Alaska Corp.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... At the board of directors meeting held recently, the Chugach Alaska Corp.'s board elected longtime director and fisherman Robert "Moose" Henrichs as its new chairman. A shareholder from Cordova, Henrichs has been with the corporation since 1992...

University of Alaska Fairbanks.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Jenifer Huang McBeath, plant pathologist with the University of Alaska Fairbanks Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station, was awarded a U.S. State Department Embassy Science Fellowship. McBeath is the first academician or scientist who is...

Nabors Alaska drilling.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nabors Alaska Drilling announced that longtime Nabors Alaska President Jim Denney was named chairman of Nabors Alaska and Pool Well Service Co. and will relocate to company offices in Houston, Texas. Denney will continue to oversee Alaska...

Providence Health System.(Right Moves)(Gene O'Hara)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Al Parrish, chief executive for Providence Health System in Alaska, announced three leadership appointments recently, two of which are leadership roles for Providence Alaska Medical Center, the state's largest hospital. Vince Huntington was...

CH2M Hill.(Right Moves)(Andy Larson)(Helena Schwenter)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... CH2M Hill announced the addition and promotion of several staff members in the Anchorage office. Lyn Dokoozian joined CH2M Hill as a senior project manager with the Energy and Environmental Systems Group. She has more than 20 years of...

Southern Living at Home in Alaska.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Michelle Nelson has launched Southern Living At Home in Alaska, establishing a statewide group of consultants who give in-home demonstrations of products that reflect the style of Southern Living magazine. Featured are home decor items, garden...

Alaska Central Express Inc.(Right Moves)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Alaska Central Express Inc., an Anchorage-based air cargo carrier, hired Maria Tibbetts as supervisor of sales and customer service. Tibbetts will be responsible for all aspects of the customer service operation and will assist in the company's...

N C Power Systems.(Right Moves)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... N C Power Systems Co. hired Courtney Jones as senior project engineer. Jones comes to N C with 14 years of experience in the industry, including positions with Eaton Corp.'s Cutler Hammer Products Division and Turner Construction.

ATHENA Society.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Anchorage ATHENA Society, a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce and chapter of the international ATHENA Foundation, recently inducted nine new members during its annual luncheon. The inductees are: * Sue Benedetti, vice...

Enterprise Engineering Inc.(Right Moves)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Enterprise Engineering Inc. hired Albert L. Swank as chief mechanical engineer. Swank is a licensed civil and mechanical engineer in Alaska and Washington, with 35 years experience in design, construction, manufacturing and research. The...

Alaska Stock Images.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... New York-published Graphic Design USA magazine recently rated Alaska Stock Images among the top 100 designer-friendly companies in the United States. The magazine issued its 41st anniversary presentation of 100 companies that care about...

Crowley Maritime Corp.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Crowley Maritime Corp. announced that Alex Sweeney was promoted to vice president and general manager of its energy and marine services business unit. Sweeney will be domiciled in Seattle and report to chairman, president and CEO Tom Crowley...

JCVB.(Right Moves)(Juneau Convention and Visitor's Bureau )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Juneau Convention and Visitor's Bureau was selected by Georgia Tech's Economic Development Institute as a best practice in tourism and destination management in the sustainable tourism category. It will be featured in the second volume of...

First Bank.(Right Moves)
May 1, 2004... Kurt Mattle, the branch manager for First Bank in Petersburg, is moving to Juneau to join the team of commercial lenders in the First Bank Juneau branches. He brings more than 10 years of experience in lending programs for consumers, commercial...

Totem Ocean Trailer Express Inc.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Totem Ocean Trailer Express Inc. recently promoted Claudia Roberts to vice president pricing and Phil Morrell to vice president marine operations. Morrell joined TOTE in 2002 as marine superintendent and has more than 22 years experience in the...

Wells Fargo.(Right Moves)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Wells Fargo hired Susan Kernes as its Alaska contributions manager and community support representative. Kernes is responsible for Wells Fargo Bank Alaska's charitable contributions program, volunteer event coordination and community support...

Walsh Sheppard Flynn.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Walsh Sheppard Flynn, an Anchorage-based marketing communications firm, celebrated its 21st anniversary recently with a St. Patrick's Day open house. The festivities included Irish hospitality, catering by NANA Management Services, and live...

Tryck Nyman Hayes Inc.(Right Moves)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Tryck Nyman Hayes Inc. hired Steven Horn, P.E, as senior transportation engineer. Horn holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Montana State University and is a licensed civil engineer in Alaska. For the past 27 years, Horn has...

First National Bank Alaska.(Right Moves)(Allen Hippler)(Patricia Orr. Boyd)(Bill Inscho)(Craig Thorn)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... First National Bank Alaska hired Joseph A. Gelione, a commercial loan officer and vice president in the corporate lending division. Gelione has 13 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 10 years in Alaska. The...

Employment throughout Alaska: a steady increase February 2003 to February 2004.(Alaska trends for May: Alaska Trends, an outline of significant statewide statistics, is provided by the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development and sponsored by Waste Management of Alaska)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... The number of individuals employed throughout Alaska has steadily grown in the period of one year (February 2003 to February 2004). The total number of individuals employed in Alaska was 309,104 in February 2004, compared to 293,910 just one...