INSIDE ALASKA BUSINESS.

Coast Guard

Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak crews opened up a seasonal aviation support facility in Cordova in advance of summer fisheries. Air Station Kodiak aircrews transferred an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and equipment to Cordova to reduce the response time to the Gulf of Alaska in anticipation of historically increased maritime activity in that region during the summer.

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Alaska Airlines | UNCF

Alaska Airlines' "Our Commitment" aircraft took to the skies in partnership with UNCF (United Negro College Fund), a symbol of the airline's promise to create a place where everyone sees themselves and belongs. "As a company, we know we are not yet where we need to be when it comes to diversity, but we are inspired and guided by our value to do the right thing. With this aircraft, we are doing the right thing by amplifying the conversation around education, equity, and belonging--and taking it to the skies," says Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines CEO.

alaskaair.com | uncf.org

Royal Caribbean Group

Royal Caribbean Group has pledged its support for the Shop Local Alaska Program, an initiative by the BuyAlaska Program and Voyij.com, an online marketplace exclusively for Alaska businesses. As small businesses in Alaska face another season crippled by the loss of 1.3 million visitors to the state by cruise lines, Royal Caribbean Group has agreed to raise awareness of Alaskan-owned businesses in port towns that are struggling to survive.

royalcarribean.com

Alaska Mental Health Trust | DHSS

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority recently awarded three grants, totaling $937,500. to Fairbanks organizations to support improvements to the community's response to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. These grants represent a significant step in efforts led by the Trust, in partnership with the Alaska Department of Health and Human Services (DHSS) and community partners, to improve systems that respond to Alaskans in crisis. As a part of this effort, the Trust and partners are working to implement the nationally recognized Crisis Now model, consisting of a continuum of services that are working in many communities to improve mental health crisis response, prevent suicide, and reduce reliance on law enforcement, emergency rooms, and jails when responding to crises.

alaskamentalhealthtrust.org | dhss.alaska.gov

UAF

UAF has created an online, 12-week professional certificate in sport business management in partnership with edX...