Alaska Business Monthly articles from November 2004

Alaska Business Monthly archives from November 2004

Business blockbusters regroup: important change to prestigious Top 49ers list.(From the Editor)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... Every October for the last 20 years, Alaska Business Monthly has honored the Top 49 Alaskan-owned businesses in the state. This year was no exception. We survey companies by sending them questionnaires, asking for contact, revenue and...

First Alaska class double-hulled tanker arrives.(Oil & Gas)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The first of four new, state-of-the-art, double-hulled BP crude oil tankers arrived in Valdez recently, greeted by a group of civic, state and federal officials and representatives of industry who also toured the vessel. "Not only will...

BP, state reach $18 million settlement.(Oil & Gas)(BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. will pay the state $18 million under an agreement to settle two years worth of disputed production taxes, the two sides announced. The settlement covers disputed production taxes for 2000 and 2001 on BP's share of...

Horizon orders 900 more containers.(Transportation)(Horizon Lines)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Horizon Lines, the leading U.S. domestic ocean carrier, has placed an order for an additional 900 new high-cube refrigerated containers with an expected delivery date to the fleet of November 2004. This acquisition is part of the refrigerated...

Murkowski welcomes Canadian consulate.(Trade)(Frank H. Murkowski)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Gov. Frank H. Murkowski recently welcomed Canadian Consul Karen Matthias, who will head a new three person consulate office in Anchorage. "We welcome this important step in relations with Canada and congratulate Consul Matthias on her...

CISCO awards product grant to CITC.(Technology)(Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc.,)(Cisco Systems Inc.,)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc. was awarded a $282,000 product grant from global network giant Cisco Systems Inc., launching wha both organizations anticipate will be a long and mutually beneficial business partnership. CITC's grant is eight...

The sports sections owners honored.(Applause)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... John and Cindy Hitchcock, owners of The Sports Section of Anchorage, were honored with several accolades at The Sports Section's national convention held in New Orleans recently. The Hitchcocks received the Highest Internet Sales Award,...

The drill rig: a history lesson: the first wells were drilled to get water and brine. Then in 1859, an explorer hit oil and the modern petroleum industry was born.
November 1, 2004... The people who drill oil and gas wells are pushing the edges of technology toward an exotic future when robotic tractors will drill underground oil wells and drillers on the surface will steer their drill bits in real time to small pockets of...

Raising the bar: latest news in Alaska transportation safety: safety organizations exists to support Alaska aviators.(Medallion Foundation Inc)
November 1, 2004... There is a movement afoot in small and large flight operations across the state to improve the safety aspect of flying in Alaska. The by-the-seat-of-your-pants image of the quintessential Alaska Bush pilot of yesteryear is fast being replaced...

November 2004 calendar of events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... ANCHORAGE 4 Thursday Night at the Fights Clubhouse boxing, 7:30 p.m. Egan Center. Contact Jim Patton, promotions, at 800-478-7328 or visit www.thursdaynightfights.com for more information. ...

Holiday crafts abound at festivals: shop the old-fashioned way with family and friends.(Alaska This Month)
November 1, 2004... Holiday shopping these days is different from years ago. The Internet, television shopping networks from your couch, even the catalogues are easier and certainly more convenient. There is, however, something still attractive to getting the kids...

Internet technology: the last legal frontier: the convenience of technology allows businesses to travel an undefined number of paths that can lead to legal pitfalls, especially for small businesses with minimal network management.
November 1, 2004... Twenty years ago, transporting records with images, voice and spreadsheets meant putting on your Sorrels and loading tapes, port folios and a pallet of the boxes onto a truck that bumped down the Alaska Highway before it could be used by the...

The Alaska mineral industry in 2004: all segments of exploration and mining have been very busy this year. If metal prices hold at current levels or improve, 2005 should be even better.(Special section: mining)
November 1, 2004... Metal prices, especially the increase in gold price, have helped to invigorate the mineral industry in Alaska. Recent increases in the price of gold, silver, lead, copper, platinum, nickel, and some improvement in the price for zinc, are all...

Rock creek: Nome mine moves into nest stage of development: construction is to begin next year, with production slated for 2006.(Special section: mining)
November 1, 2004... Back in the late 1800s, thousands of people cafe to Alaska searching for gold. That quest still goes oil today, as exploration companies continue to discover new deposits within the 49th state and strive to bring them into production. The...

Fort Knox moves forward to keep production on target: gold mine gets new equipment to access final ore stockpiles.(Special section: mining)
November 1, 2004... Alaska's largest gold mine is spending more than $28 million to grow its fleet of over sized earth moving equipment, using the resulting capacity increase of 30 percent to help keep ore moving through the Fairbanks-area processing plant for the...

A golden opportunity: Freegold Ventures' adventure in Alaska looks promising.(Special section: mining)(Freegold Ventures Limited)
November 1, 2004... The Old Smoky state may be Alaska's new nickname, especially for the folks who visited Fairbanks in August. That was when some 6 million acres of forested land were burning, resulting in the worst fire season on record. At times the smoke...

Alaska 2004: mining in review: exploration, development and production are going strong around the state, promising new jobs and revenue for Alaska.(Special section: mining)
November 1, 2004... One of the most bizarre years in Alaska's recent mining history is in full swing and only the snows of winter are likely to slow the pace of exploration, development and production around the state. In addition to the usual problems of who's...

Pebble project thrives: Northern Dynasty is spending $25 million on Pebble this year.(Special section: mining)(Liberty Star Gold Corp)(Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.)
November 1, 2004... By far the busiest drilling and mine development project in Alaska this summer is taking place north and west of Lake Iliamna in the southwest portion of the state, a little more than 200 air miles south west of Anchorage. Driving nearly...

2004 Alaska mining directory.(Directory)
November 1, 2004... AngloGold Ashanti North America Don Ewigleben, Pres. 7400 E. Orchard Rd., Suite 350 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Phone: 303-889-0700 Fax: 303-889-0707 www.anglogoldshanti.com Mining District: Regional exploration throughout...

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport improvements attract attention: now modern and high-tech, Anchorage airport becomes the state's newest attraction.(Special section: building Alaska)
November 1, 2004... Many claim that Alaska is at the crossroads of the world and booming with opportunity, and a high growth of airline traffic in the past few years supports this. This growth, as well as the need to maintain the health of a landmark that provides...

The controversial Ketchikan bridge project: a landmark, economic necessity or extravagance?(Special section: building Alaska)
November 1, 2004... The proposed hard link across the Tongass Narrows from Ketchikan City and Ketchikan Gateway Borough, located on Revillagigedo Is land, to Ketchikan International Air port, located on Gravina Island, has spurred controversy around the world,...

New home construction is booming: 2004 is a good year of home construction as the market is strong.(Special section: building Alaska)
November 1, 2004... The housing market is hot right now. Land is scarce and costs for construction are increasing, raising the prices of houses statewide. "The good news is prices are holding," says Eva Loken, associate broker, Prudential Vista. "There is a...

A new home for everyone: new concepts in construction might provide low-cost housing and jobs for some village communities.(Special section: building Alaska)
November 1, 2004... Tim Meyers has built homes and commercial structures in Bethel for the past 27 years, more than half of his 50 years on earth. Born in Waukesha, Wis., on Dee. 21, 1954, he arrived in Bethel by way of Ontario, Canada, in 1976, and says he made...

Concrete cutters: 20 years in business: this mom-and-pop business has expanded since its origins in 1984, and now employs eight full-time seasonal workers.(Special section: building Alaska)(Concrete Cutters/DeLoraine Construction Inc)
November 1, 2004... In the spring of 1983 Jim S. Taylor stood in a trench spraying urethane foam for Vertex insulation when a man approached him and said, "Now there's a guy who doesn't mind getting dirty. How would you like to go to school and learn to cut...

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Anchorage Chamber membership has elected six men and women to the Anchorage Chamber board of directors. The following will serve three-year elected positions: Perry Merkel, owner of Cafe Del Mundo; Tony Izzo, president and CEO of ENSTAR...

American Red Cross of Alaska.(Right Moves)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Former NANA Development Corp. manager Joe Mathis is the new chief executive officer for the American Red Cross of Alaska. The board selected Mathis for his extensive background in the Alaska business community and his experience with the Red...

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.(Right Moves)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.'s new CEO, Rebecca Logan, is a former business owner who has served on several nonprofit boards. Logan will work cooperatively with the Anchorage Homebuilders Association to draft legislation increasing...

Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp.(Right Moves)(appointments, promotions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Scott Banner was promoted to vice president, economic development and shareholder relations, at Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp., reporting to the president and chief executive officer. Prior to his promotion, Danner served as special assistant to the...

Northwest Strategies.(Right Moves)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Northwest Strategies announced the addition of Janet Oates to its team of communications and marketing specialists. A 17-year resident of Alaska, Oates has more than 30 years in marketing, business communications, government and public...

RBMS LLC.(Right Moves)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Michael Federici was hired as vice president, claim administration, for RBMS LLC, an Anchorage-based employee benefits firm. Federici has more than 20 years experience in the health insurance industry, including 12 years experience...

Alaska Airlines.(Right Moves)(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Alaska Airlines announced the appointment of Shannon Alberts to managing director board and shareholder services where she will be responsible for investor relations, corporate governance and the Alaska Air Group board of directors. A 19-year...

Alaska Growth Capital.(Right Moves)(promotions)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Alaska Growth Capital promoted Jason "Ayak" Evans to chief operating officer. As vice president, Evans tripled loan volume over three years and has helped Alaska Growth Capital deliver $85 million in loans and investments to businesses...

Dynamic Properties.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Gene Burke joined the sales associate team of Dynamic Properties. Burke received a bachelor's degree in education at the University of Montana and is a national, state and city Board of Realtor member. Anne Lane joined the sales associate team...

RIM Architects.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Longtime Alaska architect James Bohannon joined RIM Architects. Bohannon brings 28 years of diversified experience on a wide variety of projects. In addition to his project management skills and a thorough knowledge of design delivery, he has a...

UAF School of Management.(University of Alaska Fairbanks)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The University of Alaska Fairbanks School of Management has a new dean, M. Wayne Marr. Marr comes to UAF from Austin, Texas, where, as senior manager for Computer Sciences Corp, he specialized in performance measurement, transitions and...

TV2.(Right Moves)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Brent A. Butler was named the new general manager of TV2. Butler comes to TV2 from Alaska Broadcast Communications KTKN and KGTW radio stations in Ketchikan, where he has been general manager, news director and sales manager-promotions for the...

The Alaska Club.(Rick Gilmore appointed as operations manager )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Rick Gilmore joined the staff at The AlaskaClub Network as operations manager for The Alaska Club South. Prior to this, Gilmore was the operations manager for Johnson's Tire Service for four years, where he was responsible for managing six...

Bankruptcies throughout Alaska (July 2003-July 2004).(Alaska Trends For November)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The number of bankruptcies filed throughout Alaska in the period of one year has not changed; however the distribution of bankruptcy filings has varied. In both July 2003 and July 2004, the total number of bankruptcies filed in both of these...

Alaska trends for November 2004.(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... ALASKA TRENDS FOR NOVEMBER 2004 SPONSORED BY WASTE MANGEMENT OF ALASKA Indicator Units Period GENERAL Personal Income--Alaska Milllons of $ 1stQ04 Personal...