Vol. 24 No. 11, November 2008
Index
- Correction.
- Winter at our heels, oils at our hearts.
- First convention in Dena'ina Convention Center welcomes Port Authorities.
- Fluor reopens Anchorage office.
- GVEA pushes renewable energy program.
- Princess Cruises video receives award.
- URS buys Tryck Nyman Hayes.
- Alaska Airlines totally transitions to all-Boeing 737 fleet.
- Chevron donates $1 million to UAA programs.
- New Building Honors Parking Fairy.
- Olgoonik Technical Services buys Apex Logic.
- RISE Alaska stands out.
- The cautious feeling to winter exploration season: fluctuating oil prices and high costs of materials and labor cause concern.
- North Slope Borough, America's most northern region.
- 'Won't get fooled again': effective use of background checks: don't let potential employees get away with lying about work history and more.
- The search for work/life balance: some employers are allowing employees flexible schedules and numerous benefits. Does it work to attract and retain staff?
- Great growth in trade: international trade partners boost economy.
- Rising to the challenge: native corporations keep the heart of their culture beating.
- Have a whale of a good time: Sitka WhaleFest boasts scientific findings, wildlife sightings.
- November events calendar.
- Lunching on the cheap: meals under $15 welcome news for tight purses.
- Business lunch hotspots.
- Bear Creek Winery and Lodge offers tasteful getaway: scenic views and wine to boot.
- Eklutna looks ahead: nurturing and growing a work force into the future.
- The national economy's effect on Alaska.
- Truck traffic on the Alaska highway: sharing the road with tourists, wildlife and other industrial users.
- Tourism businesses along Alaska highway report slow summer: double-digit decline in border crossing statistics.
- "Tundra".
- Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc.
- Alaska Railroad Corp.
- Alyeska Resort.
- Chugach Electric Association.
- Northern Air Cargo.
- Northrim Bank.
- Olgoonik Development.
- Pebble Partnership.
- Sealaska Heritage Museum.
- The Flint Group.
- Alaska Communications Systems Group Inc.
- Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.
- FNBA.
- KeyBank.
- State Government.
- The Growth Company.
- The Wilson Agency.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
- University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- The status of mining in Alaska: new mines coming online, plus, $12 million in exploration this year.
- Pebble spending hits $140 million in 2008: drilling, environmental, engineering studies and public relations work to continue next year.
- Anglo's social history compliments its power: from apartheid foe to economic supporter of communities.
- Anglo american timeline.
- Water ballot initiative fails in Alaska's primary election: mining industry cheers vote as tangible support for responsible development.
- Shively brings his experience to Pebble: Pebble Partnership president weighs in on the large-scale mine project.
- Junior explorer graduates to producer status: NovaGold starts gold production at Rock Creek, initiates pre-permitting activities at Donlin Creek.
- Fuel increases impact mining: industry looks to strong prices to help weather higher costs.
- Screaming Eagle roller coaster ride for gold in 2008: funding for juniors constrained, producers need price increases to offset production costs.
- 2008 mining directory special section: mining issue.
- Declining zinc prices drops operating profits at red dog: Teck Cominco, NANA and Northwest Arctic Borough settle lawsuit with Kivalina residents.
- Global energy prices increase coal exports from Alaska in 2008: additional coal development could provide economic boost for the state.
- Big projects keep exploration spending strong in 2008: handful of juniors continue to work multiple properties throughout Alaska.
- Junior exploration companies begin bulk sampling in Alaska: gold recovery adds cash to spending programs.
- Alaska mining in review for 2008: the money and tonnage look promising.
- Opening up the last frontier and its future: the top ten projects that made the state what it is today.
- Neeser Construction Inc. named ABM's Contractor of the Year: where quality, integrity and budget meet.
- The nuts and bolts of a successful company.
- Glen-Bragaw project relieves traffic woes: interchange will move a projected 50,000 vehicles per day.
- Texas development helps 'green' Alaska: CIRI's business, housing projects funnel dollars back into the state.
- Building green makes 'cents': Alaska owners pursue sustainable design as an avenue to reduce operating costs.
- Balancing Alaskan banks.
- Alaska trends: sponsored by American fast freight.