Alaska Business Monthly articles from November 2002

Alaska Business Monthly archives from November 2002

Environmentalists spin McCarthyism. (From the Publisher).(Column)
November 1, 2002... Recently one of the mavens of environmental activism commented that unless one agreed with conservationist points of view, that holding them responsible for their remarks or positions, and to discuss it publicly, was the same as McCarthyism....

Carlile expands to Houston, Texas. (Transportation).(Carlile Transportation Systems expands services)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Carlile Transportation Systems, a full-service Alaska transportation and logistics company based in Anchorage, recently expanded into the Houston, Texas, market. The new expansion provides twice weekly service to Alaska from the new Houston...

AIDEA receives $5 million for Ketchikan Shipyard. (General).(Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority grant finances Alaska Ship and Drydock)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority was awarded a $5 million federal grant recently from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency in Ketchikan. This grant represents 50 percent funding of a $10 million...

Alaska Hospitality Alliance receives federal grant. (General).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Alaska Hospitality Alliance Education Foundation has received a $100,000 federal grant to fund a statewide nationally developed high school hospitality curriculum. "Quite simply, this program educates and trains high school students,...

Wrangell Sentinel celebrates 100 years. (Services).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Wrangell Sentinel's headlines have emblazoned the news for 100 years. The newspaper on Nov. 20 celebrates a century of continuous publication, the state's only newspaper to do so. The publication plans a special anniversary issue...

Kodiak Village Corp. gives big distribution. (Native News).(Akhiok-Kaguyak Inc. )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... A small Kodiak Island Alaska Native village corporation recently announced one of the largest cash distributions ever given to Alaska Native shareholders/beneficiaries in Alaska. Akhiok Kaguyak Inc. announced a $200,000 distribution to each...

Fueling Alaska: there aren't a lot of new customers, so those in the retail and wholesale fuel business have to provide quality service at competitive prices.(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2002... Despite a growing number of vehicles on the nation's roads, few, if any, full-service gas stations remain. Remember those corner service stations from years ago? A friendly smile and oil check accompanied the gas-pumping and cash-collecting...

The high price of health insurance: there are creative ways to trim costs to your health insurance plan.
November 1, 2002... It's inevitable. Health insurance premiums are an element of over-head that employers can expect to increase every year. Small employers are hardest hit. "I have a few smaller employers with under 10 (employees) that can no longer afford...

Unalaska/Dutch Harbor. (Business Profile: Advertisement).
November 1, 2002... Amid the grandeur of Alaska's Aleutian Chain lies a place of timeless beauty--Unalaska! Wherever your sense of adventure leads you, the myriad opportunities waiting to be discovered in Unalaska are simply astounding. Hiking world-class...

November events calendar.(Calendar)
November 1, 2002... ANCHORAGE Through Dec. 31 Downtown Historical 10K Volkswalk Walk through the streets of downtown Anchorage on a route that features historical landmarks with an ongoing fact-filled narration. Volkswalks are non-competitive walks on...

Shootout going strong after 25 years: Byron Birdsall created a special print to celebrate the Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout's 25th anniversary. He will be on hand during the event to sign the posters. (Alaska this Month).(college basketball)
November 1, 2002... The Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout is celebrating a quarter century of collegiate basketball excellence this month, and fans can expect something special from the tournament's supporters and organizers when it kicks off Nov. 26 at the...

E-Commerce: a growing presence; Alaskans are on the Internet ... are they shopping?
November 1, 2002... Alaskans are hooked into the Internet at one of the highest per-capita rates in the nation. With that record in mind, now also consider the concept of "e-commerce," as popular in Alaska as everywhere else. Given the symbiotic relationship of...

Barge companies bring world to doorstep: barge lines transport everything from food to vehicles to construction equipment to all parts of the state, offering both chartered and scheduled service.(Anderson Tug and Barge)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2002... Whether it's fuel to remote river villages, an antique car to the Lower 48 or oversized oilfield drilling equipment to the North Slope, barge companies in Alaska carry some unique cargo far off the beaten path. Destinations vary as much as...

Alaska minerals open at depth and in all directions.(Industry Overview)
November 1, 2002... The increase in gold price has been a welcome change with the result that' some investment dollars have begun returning to exploration. It is clear, however, that investors are very cautious about where they place their funds. The increased...

Aphrodite marble mine beautifies Southeast: the search for this colorful rock brought entrepreneur Gary McWilliams into business.
November 1, 2002... She was the Greek goddess of love, beauty and sensual rapture. From aphros, or "sea foam," arose Aphrodite, and the sea carried her, Greek myth says, to either Cyprus or Cythera. There, husband Hephaestus lavished her with jewels and finely...

Between a rock and a hard place: Alaska has plenty of rock, sand and gravel. But getting it to market is a huge problem, as Alaska can't competitively transport its resources.
November 1, 2002... For developers of Alaska's rock, sand and gravel industry, the road ahead remains rough and pitted with logistical adversity-all the more ironic considering the opportunity visible both around the bend and here at home. For perspective's...

Alaska 2002: mining in review.
November 1, 2002... As is usually the case, mineral exploration and development in Alaska saw some properties return the promise of turning into Alaska's next operating mine while others are having their names quietly scribed on the scroll of the dead. This year's...

Roger Hickel Contracting Inc.: ABM salutes the contractor of the year; formed seven years ago, this company now boasts revenues of $34.5 million.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2002... Editor's Note: This year marks the first year Alaska Business Monthly is honoring the Contractor of the Year as part of its Building Alaska special section. Many contractors were considered for this honor, but Roger Hickel was selected based on...

Interior construction: a monster season; from railroad construction, to housing, to a parking garage to work at Fort Greely, interior construction is doing very well this year.(Fairbanks)
November 1, 2002... At the beginning of the year, City of Fairbanks Building Official Steve Shuttleworth predicted a relatively slow construction season in comparison, at least, to the banner business year before. In 2001, Fairbanks ended up with $51 million in...

Alaska 20/20. (Right Moves).(appoints Glenn Cravez)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The oversight committee for Alaska 20/20 has named Glenn Cravez as its first program director. Cravez is an Anchorage attorney who has been an active community volunteer for more than 20 years. Cravez is past president of the board of directors...

Crowley Marine Services. (Right Moves).(Craig Tornga awarded 2001 Thomas Crowley Trophy)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Craig Tornga was awarded the 2001 Thomas Crowley Trophy, the corporation's highest honor. Tornga, based in Anchorage, is a member of Crowley's Energy and MARINE SERVICES group, which is part of the corporation's contract services segment....

U.S. Army. (Right Moves).(Brig. Gen. John M. Brown, commander )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Brig. Gen. John M. Brown became the commander of the U.S. Army Alaska during a recent change of command ceremony at Fort Richardson. Brown was commissioned a second lieutenant of infantry from the Army Officers Candidate School in 1971. He is a...

HDR Alaska Inc. (Right Moves).(Kevin Doyle appointed manager)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Kevin Doyle joined HDR Alaska Inc. as a senior transportation project manager. He has 18 years of experience managing transportation planning, environmental impact analysis, FHWA NEPA document preparation and permitting for more than 60 major...

Alyeska Resort. (Right Moves).(announces appointments and promotions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Marlene Geils was promoted to director of sales at Alyeska Resort. She will head all sales efforts in the states as well as international markets. Melissa Tyler was promoted from mountain marketing manager to the director of marketing. Todd...

AEDC. (Right Moves).(Merten Bangemann-Johnson appointed vice president of business retention and research at the Anchorage Economic Development Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Merten Bangemann-Johnson is the new vice president of business retention and research at the Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Bangemann-Johnson's primary role at AEDC will be to design and implement programs to retain and develop existing...

Northrim Bank. (Right Moves).(announces various promotions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Sandra Garnand was promoted from assistant vice president, commercial loan officer, to vice president, commercial loan officer, in the commercial lending department of Northrim Bank's SouthSide Financial Center. Hal Ward was promoted from...

Tryck Nyman Hayes Inc. (Right Moves).(three employee earn professional registrations in civil engineering)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... John Pekar, Judi Shapiro and Micah Schoming, all of TRYCK NYMAN HAYES INC., have earned their professional registrations in civil engineering. Pekar has more than five years of experience in the engineering field and has worked for the firm for...

Alaska Architectural Lighting. (Right Moves).(awarded Lithonia Lighting Co.'s "Bob Besal Award")(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Lithonia Lighting Co. has awarded its highest honor, the "Bob Besal Award" for the years 2000 and 2001 to ALASKA ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING, owned by Joseph Dugan and William Engle. This award is given every two years to its top agency out of the...

The Wilson Agency LLC. (Right Moves).(hires Jerry P. Jones)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Jerry P. Jones joined The Wilson Agency LLC as a producer for the insurance and financial services firm. Jones has experience in most facets of human resources, focusing on employee benefits, health care cost management and retirement programs....

Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. (Right Moves).(appoints Julie C. Alfred director of development)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Julie C. Alfred has joined the staff of the ALASKA CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS as the organization's director of development. She has 20 years experience working with individual, corporate and foundation donors. In 1996, Alfred earned a...

YWCA. (Right Moves).(Anchorage chapter appoints Ana Gutierrez-Scholl director of youth programs)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Ana Gutierrez-Scholl was appointed director of youth programs at the YWCA of Anchorage. The position is newly created. She has experience in education and technology and is a graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Golder Associates Inc. (Right Moves).(Thomas G. Krzewinski rejoins Anchorage office)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Golder Associates Inc. recently announced Thomas G. Krzewinski's return to Alaska. rzewinski recently joined GOLDER'S ANCHORAGE office as a senior geotechnical engineering consultant. Krzewinski is one of the pioneers of Cold Regions...

SWAMC. (Right Moves).(Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference appoints Wanetta Ayers executive director)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Wanetta Ayers was recently named executive director of the Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference. Selected by the 11member board of directors, Ayers will oversee all aspects of management and operations of the regional economic development...

Spenard Builders Supply celebrates 50 years.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2002... Things were a bit different when George Lagerquist and A.J. Johnson found a strip of land on the corner of Tudor Road and Minnesota Boulevard in Anchorage. On the outskirts of town, the land sat smack in the middle of the woods, a dirt...

Q&A with Dick Cattanach: Dick Cattanach has been the executive director of the Alaska chapter of the Associated General Contractors for four years. Cattanach has worked in the construction industry for more than 20 years.(Interview)
November 1, 2002... ABM: What is the mission at AGC? Cattanach: We try to represent our members, help people understand the importance of the industry to the state of Alaska. ABM: How do you do that? Cattanach: We concentrate primarily on elected...

A course in personal development. (Required Reading).("The Secrets of Power Politicking" by Howard Jackson)(Book Review)
November 1, 2002... "The Secrets of Power Politicking" Howard Jackson Universal Publishers/uPUBLISH.com Parkland, Fla. 2000, 118 pages, $19.95 Brevity has its advantages. Many of humanity's greatest innovative advances can be expressed...

A winning team: Neeser Construction continues its record for getting the job done well, on schedule and within budget.(Company Profile)
November 1, 2002... In nearly 30 years of operations, Neeser Construction Inc. has never gone over budget nor has it ever been late on a project, according to President Jerry Neeser. The company has never been taken to court for poor quality nor has a lien ever...

Lynden Transport. (Biz Buzz).(named to top rank in "Quest for Quality" poll )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Lynden Transport and Lynden Air Freight have both been named to the top rank in the "Quest for Quality," a poll of their customers, according to a survey conducted by Logistics Management Magazine. This is the seventh year in a row that Lynden...

BeVocal. (Biz Buzz).(Alaska to receive "511" voice command service from BellSouth)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Alaska will be among eight states to receive the new "511" voice command for local weather and traffic reports. The BellSouth service begins here by the end of the year, according to BeVocal, an outfit providing he voice-recognition software...

The Harris Poll. (Biz Buzz).(Alaska ranks as one of the top places to live in the U.S.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Alaska continues as one of the top places to live in the U.S., according to The Harris Poll that conducts a telephone survey every year about this time. For the first time, this year California has pulled ahead of No. 2 Florida, followed by...

Princess Cruises. (Biz Buzz).(new ship and services)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Princess Cruises has announced that its new Pacific Princess has joined the 2003 Alaska fleet and will make 10 departures between May 20 and Sept. 5, 2003 on the Inside Passage itinerary that includes Ketchikan or Sitka, Juneau and Skagway.

Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility has again been recognized by the U.S. EPA for its efforts to achieve excellence in water quality beyond what is required by federal regulations.

The Alaska Conservation Foundation. (Biz Buzz).(donations towards conservation activities)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... The Alaska Conservation Foundation has given just shy of $1 million to a variety of conservation activities throughout Alaska this year. Since its founding, ACF has given more than $20 million to some 200 organizations. It also sponsors the...

McKinley General Contractors. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... McKinley General Contractors has become the newest subsidiary of Chugach Alaska Corp. McKinley intends to expand its services into the Lower 48, according to Chugach Management Services Inc. President Dean Clowers. CAC now manages 49 projects...

Cary King Design. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Cary King Design is providing design services and visual communications consultation for those needing logo-marks, Internet sites and Web graphics, print ads, brochures and more. Reach him at 770-2810 (voice mail) or 240-7744 (cellular).

Hecla Mining Co. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... In the first eight months of 2002, Hecla Mining Co., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, produced 3.2 million ounces of silver from Alaska's Greens Creek Mine and has revised its annual production company-wide estimates upward by 10 percent.

Municipality of Anchorage. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... With 1,700 square miles contained within its corporate boundaries, the Municipality of Anchorage is the largest city in the U.S., according to 2000 Census figures. The average size of the 100 most populated U. S. cities is 168 square miles.

Alaska Airlines Cargo. (Biz Buzz).
November 1, 2002... Alaska Airlines Cargo's "Ship & Fly Free" program makes it easy for you to earn free pax tix on Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air when you ship cargo with them. Learn more by calling Stacie Moomaugh, manager of cargo sales & marketing, in Anchorage:...

Murder in Alaska. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Murder in Alaska is to be the theme of a new copper series to debut next year with an Alaska setting. ABC has budgeted a seven-figure production account and NBC is thinking about its own drama series "Snow Dogs." Ron Brinkerhoff is still...

Nabors Industries Ltd. (Biz Buzz).(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Nabors Industries Ltd. of Houston, the world's biggest land-based drilling contractor, warns that it will miss its third- and fourth-quarter earnings estimates due to declining production of natural gas, which has led to reduced demand for...

Quigley's Inc. (Biz Buzz).(import gift shop opened)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2002... Quigley's Inc. of Anchorage, the T-shirt marketer and owner of the Alaska Hotel at 350 E Street and the new RumRunners bistro, has opened an import gift shop in the Captain Cook Hotel called Global Image. It specializes in treasures from around...

Port MacKenzie development: a regional improvement; the port and surrounding area will provide easy access for low-cost commercial development, residential expansion and recreational opportunities.
November 1, 2002... The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is making significant progress in the development of Port MacKenzie. Initial construction of a 1.2-mile access road and an 850-foot by 500foot gravel dock was completed in August 2000. The dock was officially...

November Alaska trends.(Illustration)
November 1, 2002... november alaska trends GENERAL Units Period Personal Income -- Alaska Millions of $ 1stQ02 Personal Income -- United States Bilions of $...