Alaska's top women-owned business: an annual directory of women who own businesses and provide jobs to their communities.

• Position: Alaska's 2005 top women-owned businesses directory - Directory

This year, 81 women are recognized for their role as owners of a business in Alaska, most with revenues above $250,000. These women provide jobs to employees, donate to nonprofits and others in the communities they work in, and volunteer for various projects and organizations.

Still, 81 is a far cry from all the women who own businesses in the state. The Center for Women's Business Research provides estimates for privately held companies owned at least 50 percent by a woman or women. It also includes firms that are privately held that are "majority (51 percent or more) owned by women, and firms equally (50-50 owned by a woman or women along with a man or men."

The results of their survey is as follows:

* In 2004, there were ah estimated 36,404 privately held women-owned firms (50 percent or greater) in Alaska, accounting for 58.6 percent of all such firms in the state. These firms generate $8.5 billion in sales and employ 54,687 individuals. About 9,750 of these provide jobs to employees.

* Of the 36,404 firms, there were approximately 21,789 privately held majority (51 percent or more) women-owned firms in Alaska, about 35.1 percent of all such firms in the state.

* Also, included in the above total, were an estimated 14,615 privately held women and men-owned firms that existed in Alaska, accounting for 23.5 percent of all privately held firms in the state.

* From 1997 to 2004, privately held (50 percent or more women-owned) firms increased by 16.2 percent. Employment grew by 49.9 percent. And sales increased by 49.1 percent, according to the center.

* Alaska ranks 45th in the nation for the number of privately held (50 percent or greater) women-owned firms in 2004. It ranks 47th in employment and 44th in sales.

* For overall growth, Alaska ranks 16th in the nation for overall growth of 50 percent or greater women-owned firms.

If your women-owned business (51 percent or greater) has revenues of $250,000 or more and you would like it to be included in this free listing next year, contact Stacie Hamill at 276-4373; e-mail, circ@akbizmag.com; fax, 279-2900; or by mail at 501 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 100, Anchorage, AK 99503. Readers can also nominate businesses to be included.

Most of the info in this directory introduction came from the Center for Women's Business Research.

3 R Consultants

4141 B St., Suite 409

Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: 569-4510

Fax: 569-4520

E-Mail: robertag@3rconsultants.com

Web Site: www.3rconsultants.com

Products-Services: High-impact, cost effective HR consulting services. Assists companies in developing and implementing HR programs that promote organizational success through strategic management and more.

Community Involvement: Alaska Women's Summit, Crime Stoppers, amateur kids' hockey, programs for infants and children, Alaska Women's Political causes.

Owner: Roberta C. Goughnour

Bus. Type: Admin./Support

Estab: 1996

AK Empl: 2

Rev. Range: Less than $250,000

Above and Beyond Communication Inc.

3705 Arctic Blvd., Suite AA

Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: 336-4508

Fax: 336-4509

E-Mail: info@aboveandbeyondcomm.com

Web Site: www.aboveandbeyondcomm.com

Products-Services: Communications cabling including Cat 5E, CAT 6, fiber optics, telephone, outside plant (OSP), CCTV. CATV and security.

Owner: Milisa Mae Zornes, Pres.

Bus. Type: Communications

Estab: 2000

AK Empl: 4

Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million

Alaska Billing Services Inc.

341 W. Tudor Rd., Suite 101

Anchorage, AK 99503-6639

Phone: 563-1777

Fax: 561-7464

E-Mail: brendad@alaskabillingservices.com

Web Site: www.alaskabillingservices.com

Products-Services: Superior accounts receivable management for the medical practice. High-quality, advanced technology with 14 years serving Alaskans.

Community Involvement: ACBN Newsletter: Published quarterly by ABS Inc. (Alaska Coders and Billers Network).

Owner: Brenda DuMont, Pres.

Bus. Type: Billing Service, Medical

Estab: 1991

AK Empl: 30

Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million

Alaska Premier Charters Inc., dba Wild Strawberry Lodge

724 Siginaka Way

Sitka, AK 99835-7316

Phone: 747-3232

Fax: 747-3646

E-Mail: apcinc@ptialaska.net

Web Site: www.alaskapremier.net

Products-Services: World-class fishing for salmon and halibut in Southeast Alaska. Multi-day saltwater charter fishing and lodging packages and B&B accommodations.

Owner: Theresa Weiser

Bus. Type: Fishing and Lodging

Estab: 1990

AK Empl: 20+

Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million

Alaska State Mortgage Company Inc.

6633 Brayton Dr. Anchorate, AK 99507

Phone: 344-7283

Fax: 344-7282

E-Mal: suzanmc@alaskastatemortgage.com

Web Site: www.alaskastatemortgage.com

Products-Services: Provides a variety of home mortgage lending products for first-time home buyer to seasoned investor programs. A full-service brokerage, including, FHA, VA, conventional investment, and more.

Community Involvement: Supports numerous organizations, such as Boys and Girls Club, Lumen Christi High School, various sports teams. Annual Easter Egg Hunt for the public, which takes place at Kincaid Park every year.

Owner: Suzan McCready

Bus. Type: Banking/Finance

Estab: 1993

AK Empl: 13

Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million

Alaska Traffic Signal & Supply

12243 Center St

Eagle River, AK 99577-7640

Phone: 622-2877

Fax: 622-2876

Products-Services: Suppler of traffic signals, Leds, cabinets and hardware needed for an intersection.

Community Involvement: Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber, American Cancer Society/Relay for Life.

Owner: Linda Landers

Bus. Type: Traffic Signs Signals & Equip-Wholesale

Estab: 2001

AK Empl: 2

Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000

Alaska Water Inc.

P.O. Box 1978

Wrangell, AK 99929

Phone: 874-2378

Fax: 874-3138

E-Mail: info@alaskawaters.com

Web Site: www.alaskawaters.com

Product-Services: Eco-adventure tour and charter company offering day tours to AnAn Bear Observatory, Stikine River, Petersburg and LeConte Glacier, also overnight river and ocean safari vacation packages. Gift shop and R.V. park.

Community Involvement: Wrangell Garnet Festival, Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, Stikine River Jet Boat Association, Alaska Campground Owners Association, Alaska Travel Industry Association, American Heart Association and more.

Owner: Wilma Leslie, VP

Bus. Type: Charter Tours

Estab: 1995

AK Empl: 4

Rev. Range: Less than $250,000

Alaskan Memories

1076 W. Fireweed

Anchorage, AK 99503

Phone: 277-1124

Fax: 272-1943

E-Mail: akmem@alaska.com

Web Site: www.alaskanmemories.com

Product-Services: Awards and gifts. Personalization by engraving on glass, wood, metal and plastic. Graphics and art (legos) done in-house.

Community Involvement: MS Society, ASAA, University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics, AGA, AHBA, schools and nonprofits.

Owner: Carol Benkovich, Owner

Bus. Type: Retail Trade

Estab: 1979

AK Empl: 3.5

Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000

All Creatures Veterinary Clinic

4360 Snider Dr.

Wasilla, AK 99654-7601

Phone: 376-7930

Fax: 376-7931

E-Mail: acvc@alaska.net

Products-Services: Multi-doctor veterinary clinic taking care of a wide variety of animals, especially dogs and cats.

Community Involvement: Sponsorship to DeeDee Jonrowe.

Owner: Jeanne G. Rehn, DVM

Bus. Type: Veterinarians

Estab: 1984

AK Empl: 18

Rev. Range: Less than $250,000

Allure Day Spa & Hair Design

320 W. Sixth Ave., Suite 136

Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: 285-1122

Fax: 274-9990

E-mail: allure@alurehairdesign.com

Web Site: allurehairdesign.com

Products-Services: Exclusive salon and day spa.

Community Involvement: Covenant House Alaska, CSS Charity Ball, Anchorage Opera, Boys and Girls Club, Mayor's Charity Ball, Saint Elizabeth's and many more.

Owner: Kari Hall and Susan Hoedel, Owners/Managers

Bus. Type Spa-Salon

Estab: 1992

AK Empl: 50+

Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million

Annette's Trucking Inc.

10380 Nigh Rd.

Anchorage, AK 99515-2617

Phone: 344-9322

Fax: 522-3947

E-Mail: atinc@alaska.net

Products-Services: Excavation services, underground (water, sewer, storm systems) utilities and road improvements.

Owner: Annette Coleman

Bus. Type: Excavating Contractors

Estab: 1982

AK Empl: 10

Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million

Arctic Promotions Inc.

101 Christensen Dr.

Anchorage, AK 99501-2101

Phone: 279-1832

Fax: 279-1794

Web Site: www.arcticpromo.com

Products-Services: Provides promotional products so that a company's or organization's name remains to be seen,

Community Involvement: Supports community events and local school activities and athletics, also military organizations.

Owner: Cheryl Nangle

Bus. Type: Advertising-Specialties (Wholesale)

Estab: 1983

AK Empl: 6

Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million

Arrow Appliances & Appliance Service Co.

700 23rd Ave,

Fairbanks, AK 99701-7002

Phone: 452-1000

Fax: 452-8508

E-Mail: apsco@gci.net

Products-Services: Sales and service of commercial and domestic appliances.

Community Involvement: Special Olympics and March of Dimes.

Owner: Tammy Burrow

Bus. Type: Appliances-Household-Major-Dealers

Estab: 1974

AK Empl: 7

Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000

Arrow Health Corp.

4050 Lake Otis Pkwy., Suite 207

Anchorage, AK 99508

Phone: 868-8885

Fax: 868-8882

E-Mail: testing@arrowhealthcorp.com

Web Site: www.arrowhealthcorp.com

Products-Services: Drug and alcohol testing for DOT and non-DOT. DOT employment physicals. Health screening and laboratory testing services. DNA testing,

Community Involvement: Anchorage Rescue Mission and Crisis Pregnancy Center.

Owner: Lea Counts and A.J. Clark

Bus. Type: Health

Estab: 2001

AK Empl: 3

Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000

Artique Ltd.

314 G St.

Anchorage, AK 99501-2187

Phone: 277-1663

Fax: 272-2024

E-Mail: artique@artiqueltd.com

Web Site: www.artiqueltd.com

Products-Services: Gallery artworks include original paintings, blown glass, sculpture, wood vessels and accessories, giclee prints, reproductions and a large variety of handmade art gifts in various mediums and more.

Community Involvement: Has bean involved in community support for many years. Breast Cancer Focus Inc. is a primary focus. Through the Lend a Hand program, started by...