Alaska Business Monthly articles from September 2003

Alaska Business Monthly archives from September 2003

Correction.(Carri Thurman )(Brief Article)(Correction Notice)
September 1, 2003... In an article titled "Flour Power: Two Sisters Bakery in Homer," which ran in the August issue of ABM, the name of Carri Thurman was misspelled.

Hail UAA: College of Business and Public Policy.(From the Publisher)(Thomas R. Case to speak)
September 1, 2003... Within a few days time, Thomas R. Case, dean of the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP), will convene the inaugural UAA/ABM Executive Forum. It will be the first session in a series of colloquia in which...

U.S. F&W to open new fish habitats.(Fishing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Forging dozens of new partnerships with public and private organizations at every level, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will spend $2.3 million this year to help reopen 837 miles of fish habitat and spawning grounds in 29 states. And more...

Harpoon Construction adds Emerald interests.(Mergers & Acquisition)(Harpoon Construction Group Inc. buys controlling interest in Emerald)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Emerald Consulting Group LLC has announced that Harpoon Construction Group Inc. of Anchorage has acquired controlling interest in Emerald as part of an overall strategic partnership. Emerald provides process engineering, process safety,...

Alaska Air meets with union members.(Transportation)(firm and labor groups may work cooperatively)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Alaska Airlines Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE:ALK, recently met with leaders of its unions to begin a dialog over how the company and its labor groups can work cooperatively to better position the company for...

Fairbanks Credit Union 1 builds new branch.(Finance)(branch more accessible for membership)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Credit Union 1 is building a new Fairbanks branch, located at 1453 University Ave., the intersection of University and Rewak Drive. The 4,000-square-foot branch was designed by RIM Architects, and is being built by Boslough Construction Inc....

InsuranceMart moves its midtown offices.(Insurance)(Anchorage firm)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... InsuranceMart has moved its offices across the street in midtown Anchorage, to a location designed by architect Hal On with Smiling Fox Productions. The new location is at 400 W. Northern Lights Blvd., suite 4. The blueprints were drawn...

To Russia with love: Alaska companies are helping Russians develop pipeline and other infrastructure necessary for their oil boom, predicted to be much like Alaska's in the 1970s.(new 44,000-square-foot school)
September 1, 2003... Arctic Structures LLC of Anchorage built this new 44,000-square-foot school in Kurilsk, on Iturup Island in the Kurile Islands of the Russian Far East. Alaskans working in Sakhalin, in Russia's Far East, say that what's happening there is...

Alaska's fastest-growing services sector: this sector leads the way for growth in Alaska, and despite what many believe, not all services jobs are low-paying.(manufacturing jobs)
September 1, 2003... When campaigning politicos and disgruntled or displaced workers complain that traditional and well-paid manufacturing jobs are fast being replaced by servicebased work, they're correct in one fashion, but perhaps incorrect in another. The...

Online travel auctions gives bidders chance for trip of dreams: this Homer company offers adventure trips that are environment friendly.(Generous Adventures Travel Auctions )
September 1, 2003... Generous Adventures Travel Auctions founder and director, Sally Oberstein (fourth from left), takes a time out with the staff at GATA's world headquarters in Homer. With her are donation coordinators (left to right) Breana Hardin and Carrie...

September 2003 calendar of events.(international and domestic tour operators)
September 1, 2003... 9-10 Alaska Travel Fair VII Marketplace The Alaska Travel Fair was created to educate qualified international and domestic tour operators and wholesalers about Alaska. The fair combines optional FAM tours (Sept. 3-8) within the state and...

Alaska hosts international mountain running event.(Alaska this Month)(World Mountain Running Trophy)
September 1, 2003... Local mountain runners and followers of these events are in for a special treat this month. Alaska was selected as the location for the World Mountain Running Trophy, the first time the international event has been held in the United States and...

Breakthrough Technologies in Medicine: hospitals offer patients better care in Alaska.(Alaska's hospitals)
September 1, 2003... Alaska's hospitals are modern, bright and well equipped. Gone are the days when you had to travel outside the state for medical treatment Most surgeries and other procedures can now be scheduled in one of Alaska's many hospitals. Providence...

Telemedicine Achieves Results in Alaska: this modern technology ties rural communities to doctors in larger cities.(health care industry)
September 1, 2003... A man is having chest pains in a small village on the Yukon River. A community health aide sends an electrocardiogram to a supervising physician in Fairbanks. Within minutes the man is diagnosed with a serious heart condition. Appropriate...

Bypass Mail: changes are coming for ways that rural Alaskans get their mail.(U.S. Postal Service cost savings)
September 1, 2003... New regulations on how rural Alaskans get their mail are set to take effect on Nov. 2. The new rules already have eliminated some in the air carrier industry from the mail-carrying trade, and will push others out in coming months. Changes were...

Workers' Compensation and Bonding Help Business: workers' compensation isn't just insurance for injured workers. See how your business really benefits.(health coverage for work-related injuries)
September 1, 2003... Workers' Compensation and bonding may seem like they benefit only employees-providing them with health coverage for work-related injuries and proof of trustworthiness and legitimacy within their industry. But both of these programs benefit...

Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic clinic: serving Alaskans for more than 34 years.(business profile)(full service orthopedic clinic)
September 1, 2003... Anchorage Fracture and Orthopedic Clinic (AFOC) is a full service orthopedic clinic having served Alaskans for more than 34 years. The 10 orthopedic surgeons at AFOC provide general orthopedics, spine, hand care and sports medicine. A major...

UIC.(Right Moves)(Max E. Ahgeak joins board of directors )(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The board of directors of Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corp. recently elected Max E. Ahgeak as its president. He immediately assumed his new responsibilities. Ahgeak brings a wealth of leadership experience to the position, having served as a UIC board...

ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.(Right Moves)(Darren Jones, new vice president)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc. President Kevin Meyers recently announced that Darren Jones joined his executive team in the position of vice president, Kuparuk and Cook Inlet, replacing Joe Leone, who recently transferred to ConocoPhillips'...

Fairbanks convention and visitors bureau.(Right Moves)(local visitor industry)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau recognized the contribution of individuals and organizations for their support of the local visitor industry at its recent 2003 Annual Awards Banquet at Pike's Waterfront Lodge. Outstanding Service...

Alaska airlines.(Right Moves)(board of directors of Alaska Airlines)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... The board of directors of Alaska Airlines recently elected Thomas G. Romary to vice president of marketing. The airline also promoted Stephen B. Jarvis to staff vice president of e-commerce and distribution. Romary will report to Gregg...

Edgar Blatchford: commissioner of community and economic development.(interview)(commissioner of Community and Economic Development)
September 1, 2003... Edgar Blatchford returned to public service in 2003 when Gov. Frank Murkowski appointed him commissioner of Community and Economic Development. He previously served as commissioner of Community and Regional Affairs with the Hickel...

Enduring the fishing frenzy: creating sustainable fishing communities starts with creating sustainable fisheries.(Alaska competitive fisheries policies)
September 1, 2003... For decades Alaska pursued derby-style competitive fisheries policies which, while they were exciting (and dangerous) in a style reminiscent of the Old West, did not evolve to keep Alaska competitive in the world market. Nor did these policies...

The 13 Alaska native regional corporations: an operating report; overall in 2002, the corporations tallied $2.28 billion in revenue, a 22 percent drop from 2001.(Alaska Native Business News)(Alaska's Native regional corporations)
September 1, 2003... Over the past 30 years, Alaska's Native regional corporations have become an economic engine for the state, providing billions of dollars in revenues, pouring millions into nonprofit organizations, creating jobs and fostering education. ...

Native corporations' overseas subsidaries bring dollars back to Alaska: they have operations around the globe. but their roots are still in the Great Land.(Alaska Native Business News)
September 1, 2003... Tracking Alaska corporations these days requires a good book, something along the lines of a Fodor's or Frommer's travel guide. That's because Alaska Native re gional corporations are setting up shop around the world from Eastern Siberia...

ABM's annual Alaska native regional corporations directory.(Alaska Native Business News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Ahtna Inc. Ken Johns, President and CEO P.O. Box 649 Glennallen, AK 99588 Phone: 822-3476 Fax: 822-3495 www.ahtna-inc.com Shareholders: 1,200 Land Conveyed: 1,556,670 acres 2001 Revenue: $62,794,061 2002 Revenue: $65,620,124...

Loan-Guarantee program helps native business thrive: the Bureau of Indian affairs back nativeowned businesses so they can get the loans they need to start or expand businesses.(Alaska Native Business News)
September 1, 2003... Seldonio Native Association secured funding for Anchorage's new Dimond Center Hotel through Wells Fargo Bank and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority through a loan guarantee by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Billed as...

ICRC: a modern company: this subsidiary of Koniag Inc, is involved in everything from launching space satellites, to developing high-tech military trucks, to conducting environmental research.(Alaska Native Business News)
September 1, 2003... FROM SPACE TO DENALI Next summer, the company plans to test a synthetic diesel fuel in tour buses in Denali National Park. The fuel also will be evaluated in heavy duty vehicles in Fairbanks this winter. "We are mostly all about developing...

Native-owned tour company offers star treatment: have a night out on the town in a luxury bus that seats 33.(Alaska Native Business News)(Kenny Timberwolf's executive day coach bus )
September 1, 2003... Kenny Timberwolf's, a Haida/Athabascan Native Alaskan, in his executive day coach. Timberwolf also is willing to bring an entertainment coach to Alaska from the Lower 48, with up to 12 bunks, for travelers who want overnight bus accommodations...

Engineers bring tanks together: an innovative engineering design by LCMF helps rural communities store all their fuel in one location.(Alaska Native Business News)
September 1, 2003... The village of Kongiganak now has all its tanks in one basket. The engineering firm LCMF Inc. designed a unique new storage facility to replace the village's old, leaking tank farms. The village, located about 70 miles southwest of Bethel,...

Alaska trends for September.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Latest Report Period Indicator Units Period ...