Vol. 21 No. 3, March 2005
Index
- "If it's good for Alaska, do it; if it's bad for Alaska, screw it!" **.
- 'I will support the first economically viable project that can be built....' *.
- ASRC energy services wins Glennallen-Palmer contract.
- ConocoPhillips, Anadarko approve Alpine Satellites.
- Evergreen aviation flies 50,000 accident-free hours.
- New drilling technology brings profit to slope operations: Alaska's North Slope is the first to use widespread application of revolutionary drilling technologies.
- 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 2005 calendar of events.
- March can be bad to the bone: custom cycle show kicks off the motorcycle season.
- Mining and the environment: mines in Alaska face challenges due to environmental regulations.
- ABR Inc. committed to the environment: this Fairbanks firm practices what it preaches in regard to environmental protection.
- 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 directory.
- The market is strong and houses are appreciating at a healthy rate.
- First National Bank Alaska: bank's new Johansen Branch offers friendly service in expanding Fairbanks community.
- Alaska's land transportation industry going strong in 2005: as Alaska's economy goes, so goes the transportation industry.
- Marketing Alaska: the lure is great, but getting visitors to the state takes the efforts of many tourism organizations.
- 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.
- VoIP: emerging technology transforms businesses: the Internet allows for an inexpensive way to make long-distance calls, but there are drawbacks.
- A little village with big dreams: Olgoonik Corp: from Wainwright to worldwide.
- E-commerce centers developed in rural Alaska for economic benefit: native Alaskans will soon be able to market their art worldwide via the Internet.
- Increased demand for wild Alaska salmon: a public-private partnership: wild salmon is preferred over farmed salmon, and the state is marketing its benefits.
- Active rotary rigs throughout the United States and Alaska: November 2003-November 2004.
- Alaska trends for March 2005 sponsored by American Fast Freight.