Junior achievement Alaska celebrates 40 years: serving Alaskan students and the economy.

• Author: Teo, Flora
• Position: SPECIAL SECTION: Junior Achievement

This year, Junior Achievement of Alaska Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary of providing economic and entrepreneurial education in the great state of Alaska. Since 1973, Junior Achievement has served K-12 students statewide from Barrow to Ketchikan. As we begin to celebrate this important milestone, we kick-off the year by inducting four business leaders into the Alaska Business Hall of Fame, where they will join a group of more than 100 Alaskans previously recognized with this honor.

In 1987, Junior Achievement began the Alaska Business Hall of Fame to honor outstanding individual leaders of Alaskan business. Since then, the Hall of Fame has become one of the state's most prestigious events, inducting new Laureates on an annual basis. These individuals are honored for their direct impact toward furthering the success of Alaska business, support for Junior Achievement's mission and programs, and demonstrated commitment to the Alaska economy.

You're Invited

It is our privilege to invite you to attend Junior Achievement's 2013 Alaska Business Hall of Fame, presented by Alaska Business Monthly. This year we are honored to induct Mark Eliason, president and chief executive officer, USTravel; Byron Mallott, director, Alaska Air Group; Rick Mystrom, business owner and former Anchorage Mayor; and Joe Usibelli Jr., president and CEO, Usibelli Coal Mine--congratulations to you all!

The Alaska Business Hall of Fame is annually attended by nearly 500 guests, including many previously inducted Laureates, leaders from the business community, and supporters of Junior Achievement. We are again pleased to have Gen. Mark Hamilton emcee the event...