Vol. 22 No. 11, November 2006
Index
- From Armistice Day to Veterans Day.
- Anadarko acquires Kerr-McGee and Western Gas.
- APS seeks public stock offering.
- Grainger opens expanded showroom.
- New prison announced in Mat-Su Borough.
- CIRI develops entertainment center.
- Kids Wish Network brings hope to Alaska.
- The melting pot: diversity or dilemma? It is the working together, the mutual respect for each other's rights, and the tolerance of diversity that has always made America great. Those who come need to learn and abide by the laws of the land, to participate in the political process sincerely, and to share the responsibilities as well as the rights of a free society.
- Salute to Veteran Mary Louise Rasmuson: Mary Louise Rasmuson, wife of the late Elmer Rasmuson whose legacy is National Bank of Alaska and the Rasmuson Foundation, was an inspiration herself, serving among the first women in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp. At 95 years old, her message has never wavered, 'It is an honor to serve your country.'.
- Technology to the rescue: satellite wells and horizontal drilling extends the life of Alaska's oil fields.
- Stretching a Polar Bear: a larger craft means more cargo, which means more revenue.
- Going above ... and beyond: Alaska's cargo companies find innovative ways to serve rural communities.
- Shine business shine: annual reports bring company financials to life.
- Coaching your CEO toward improved delegation: a step-by-step approach to bettering your business.
- Planning for peace of mind: life and disability insurance can help individuals, businesses prepare for the future.
- Outsourcing IT: outsourcing saves money in some cases, but is the savings worth the costs? Outsourcing to India is nothing foreign to the Alaska business environment. Accenture recently closed its Anchorage office, which was primarily engaged in contract-based business information systems and accounting work for a major oil producer.
- Status of the mineral industry: 2006 is shaping up to be a banner year for minerals in Alaska. During 2005, 12 companies spent more than $1 million on exploration and in 2006 this number should be even higher. Five large mines are in operation.
- Alaska Miners Association: the mining industry in Alaska is a billion-dollar business.
- Powering Alaska mines: getting inexpensive energy to mines in Alaska is one of the toughest challenges they face.
- NovaGold pushes forward despite obstacles: a 'David and Goliath' battle rages with high stakes.
- 2006 mining directory.
- Mining development: like 'building a city': Calista Corp. has been long involved in natural resource development, and mining operations have or will provide jobs to shareholders-everything from cement work, to engineering, to warehousing.
- Alaska diamonds: a glitter of hope resides in Alaska's mining fields.
- Nixon Fork reopens: Mystery Creek moved into the construction phase this past summer, after receiving state and federal permits to refurbish the facility and to restart underground mining.
- Pogo cranking up to full production: about 40,000 ounces of gold will be produced each year.
- 'Humdinger' of a year: 2006 great year for mining industry.
- That's not all folks: the mineral industry is doing well in 2006, and expects to make advances in 2007.
- ASCG Inc.
- Clarus Technologies.
- Koniag Inc.
- Pacific Alaska Forwarders.
- Peninsula Airways Inc.
- RIM Architects.
- USKH Inc.
- Walsh Sheppard Flynn.
- Wells Fargo.
- Another option in education: Alaska's Career Academy celebrates its 20th anniversary.
- Fishing industry huge in Alaska: fifty percent of U.S. seafood production is produced in the state.
- November calendar.
- Great Alaska Shootout gets national and local television coverage: this popular collegiate basketball tournament will be held in Anchorage Nov. 21 to Nov. 25.
- Boom continues: Anchorage construction hits record high: from hospitals, to schools, to new malls and incoming retail and restaurants, Anchorage is seeing a banner year in commercial construction.
- State moves to new construction program: construction-manager-at-risk contract guarantees maximum price and provides other benefits to a public client.
- Intelligent buildings: the intelligent building niche market is still relatively new to Alaska, though many elements of intelligent buildings are designed and installed every day. Completely intelligent buildings, such as Afognak Native Corp.'s Alutiiq Center, is recognized as such.
- United Rentals: Alaska roots but worldwide presence: 'the right equipment, right now.'.
- Anchorage creating new land-use code: the new Title 21 is not being written only for today or tomorrow, but rather for many years to come.
- Founder's vision key to Arctic Structures' success: family owned business manufactures, sells and rents modular buildings.
- Thinking outside the box: architectural design in Alaska is difficult, requiring much research and education.
- Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corp., Community Health Services Building.
- Daylighting.
- Monthly building permit fluctuations in Anchorage.
- Alaska trends for November 2006.