Vol. 24 No. 2, February 2008

Index

• Hot topics in a cold state.
• Ad agency earns accolades.
• AFN Honors Barabara Construction.
• Conrad Houston Insurance receives CHARR award.
• Construction begins on Sitka Hospital patient housing project.
• Freight company changes name.
• Alaska USA Insurance buys InsuranceMart.
• Author debuts advice-for-men book.
• Design leaders praise state chamber logo.
• Fort Wainwright adds new innovative windows.
• Alaska USA Insurance buys InsuranceMart. F>New Prince Rupert port gains speed.
• Alaskan Brewing smoked porter wins awards.
• AT&T acquires cellular one brand in Alaska.
• Clarus Environmental adds contracts, employees.
• Gere Donovan Creative wins design awards.
• Women break into traditionally man's world: today's working women challenge stereotypical roles.
• Committed to Alaska: big three oil companies continue investing millions in the 49th state.
• Younger employees claiming age discrimination: proactive steps can help Alaska businesses avoid reverse discrimination suits.
• New coal developments full-steam ahead: new consideration for Northwestern Alaska coal.
• Rondy revived: organizers spark new life in Anchorge's winter festival.
• February events calendar.
• Power lunch: the greening of Alaska: Fresh Sourdough Express and Organic Oasis offer different type of fare; good for you and environmentally friendly.
• Business lunch hotspots.
• Engineer of year candidates: top professional to be honored for achievement and contribution to Alaska.
• Alaska's changing face: benefiting from a variety of engineering systems.
• Michael L. Foster & Associates Inc.: Proud to provide quality engineering and construction services.
• Engineering Directory 2008.
• Alaska Center for Rural Health.
• Cook Inlet Tribal Council Inc.
• Providence Alaska Medical Center.
• R&M Consultants Inc.
• SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.
• University of Alaska Anchorage.
• Wells Fargo Bank.
• Alaska Regional Hospital.
• Country Trust Bank.
• Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union.
• Era Aviation Inc.
• March of Dimes.
• Solstice Advertising.
• Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.
• State Government.
• North slope regional review: resources spur development of Alaska's northernmost borough.
• Towns in transition: Fairbanks: Golden Heart City preps for expansion.
• Snow Dragon: winter houdini: ice-melting machine makes fast work of snow in most extreme conditions.
• A timeline of commercial fishing in Alaska: looking at forces that have shaped the state's giant industry.
• Anchorage office space 2008 forecast: rental, vacancy rates set to rise with advent of new buildings.
• The 'crown jewel' of Southwest Alaska: revitalized dock and new cold storage facility at Dutch Harbor benefits community and allows fishermen to get top dollar for their product.
• The art of concrete: take a walk on the wild side; pour an easy-care, attractive floor.
• Alaska tourism industry gets hotel boost: from Seward to Fairbanks, sites add visitor accommodations, amenities.
• New affordable housing project to welcome seniors in Palmer: innovative financing from KeyBank moves Chugach Colony Estates project forward.
• Going global: Alaska banks and credit unions help clients go beyond borders.
• The internet threat: web security is key in operations and clients.
• Hazwoper: hazardous waste training puts Alaska near the top of the class.
• Holiday employment trends.
• Alaska trends: sponsored by American fast freight.