Alaska Business Monthly

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LEEding the way in Alaska: more and more, Alaska is seeing 'green' in its building designs.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two buildings under construction in Alaska couldn't be more different, yet both embrace the same principles of green building. The 14-floor JL Tower will cater to Anchorage' . . .

Stamp of approval: Michael Baker Jr. Corp. makes its mark on buildings, roads and even coins.(BUILDING ALASKA)(Company overview)
How many engineering companies can you name that have their work stamped on a U.S. coin? Give up? The answer is two. In 2005, the corporation of Michael Baker Jr. Inc. was selected to have its d . . .

CSA Community Citizen Award.(Right Moves)(Certified Senior Advisors)(Senior Care of Alaska )(Brief article)
Kevin Turkington of Senior Care of Alaska was chosen to receive this year's Society of Certified Senior Advisors Community Citizen Award. Turkington was nominated by Dr. Ray Clements, executive dire . . .

Waste Management of Alaska Inc.(Right Moves)
Waste Management, a leading provider of hazardous and non-hazardous waste shipping and disposal services, recently announced the addition of Paul Nielsen to its Alaskan team as a project manager. . . .

Rasmuson Foundation.(Right Moves)(Diane Kaplan )(Brief article)
Diane Kaplan, president and chief executive of the Rasmuson Foundation, was chosen Distinguished Grantmaker of the Year by the Council on Foundations of Washington, D.C. The award is the highest hon . . .

Anchorage Convention& Visitors Bureau.(Right Moves)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Julie Saupe was promoted to president and chief executive for the Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau. For five years she served as vice president of ACVB's community and . . .

Bradshaw & Associates Inc.(Right Moves)
Ken Bradshaw, owner of Bradshaw & Associates Inc., received the Northwest Walls and Ceiling Bureau Project of the Year Award for work on the Mat-Su Regional Hospital. Bradshaw's award is the first b . . .

The University of Alaska Fairbanks.(Right Moves)
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has awarded its 2007 Emil Usibelli Distinguished Teaching, Research and Public Service awards to Yelena Matusevich, A. David McGuire and Shirish Patil. Matusevich, . . .

NACLink.(Right Moves)
Shiloh MacCabe was hired as the operations supervisor for NACLink, Northern Air Cargo's freight-forwarding division. MacCabe has 14 years of customer service and operations experience in the Alaska . . .

Michael L. Foster & Associates Inc.(Right Moves)(appointment of Loren Leman )(Brief article)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Former Lt. Gov. Loren Leman has joined Michael L. Foster & Associates Inc., an architecture and engineering firm, as vice president. Leman, a registered professional civil e . . .

Tryck Nyman Hayes Inc.(Right Moves)
Tryck Nyman Hayes Inc. has hired several new employees at its Anchorage office. Pierre Stragier is a senior engineer in the civil department. Stragier, who earned a degree in civil engineering, is a . . .

Carlile Transportation Systems Inc.(Right Moves)
Carlile Transportation Systems Inc. has chosen Terrance B. Smith as the company's new chief financial officer. Smith previously served as vice president and corporate banking executive for KeyBank N . . .

Olgoonik Development.(Right Moves)(appointment of Steve Heath )(Brief article)
Steve Heath has joined Olgoonik Development as network technician. He is responsible for managing the computer needs for seven subsidiaries, as well as planning and implementing information technolo . . .

Wells Fargo.(Right Moves)
Wells Fargo has chosen Bethany Alexander and Jeff Orcutt as relationship managers for its Institutional Trust Services division in Anchorage. Alexander previously served as an institutional trust op . . .

The Bureau of Land Management.(Right Moves)
The Bureau of Land Management in Alaska has appointed John Gould as manager of the Alaska Fire Service in Fairbanks. He started his BLM career in 1976 as a firefighter in Glennallen and later worked . . .

Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.(Right Moves)(appointment of James King )(Brief article)
James King has been selected as the new director of the state Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. King, a Juneau trails advocate, has experience in recreational resource management, transporta . . .

Anchorage Community Mental Health Services.(Right Moves)
Dr. Carey Edney was hired as the new director of care management for Anchorage Community Mental Health Services. Edney is responsible for quality assurance, utilization review, evaluation/research a . . .

University of Alaska Anchorage.(Right Moves)
Kristin A. Owens has been chosen associate dean of the University of Alaska Anchorage's Community and Technical College. . . .

ASCG Inc.(Right Moves)
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ASCG Inc. hired Diana Rigg as senior environmental scientist/planner. Her professional experience includes more than 20 years with the Alaska Departments of Transportation a . . .

Anchorage Economic Development Corp.(Right Moves)
Heather Gould joined the Anchorage Economic Development Corp. as its new communications director. Gould will direct AEDC's marketing, advertising, communication and investor relations efforts. She p . . .

Carol Neeley: turning tragedy to profit: woman takes reins of Glennallen business after loss of husband.(ABM's 2007 TOP WOMEN-OW
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One would describe Carol Neeley as a jack of all trades and a master of all. She's a strong woman, a pioneer of sorts, who had to take over the family business after her hus . . .

Beacon Occupational Health and Safety Services: team players: Holly Hylen created a one-stop shop for her associates.(ABM's 2007
Holly Hylen, founder and owner of Beacon Occupational Health and Safety Services Inc., www.beaconohss.com, started her career with hopes of becoming a doctor. She says, "I graduated from Creighton U . . .

Top women-owned businesses directory.(Directory)
Above and Beyond Communications Inc. 3705 Arctic Blvd., Suite AA Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 336-4508 Fax: 336-450 E-Mail: info@aboveandbeyondcomm.com Web Site: www.aboveandbeyondcomm.com . . .

Get out! Experience your own backyard: tips for planning weekend getaways in the 'Land of the Midnight Sun'.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With the sun still in the cusp of summer, the urge to make the most of every moment of luxuriant, coatless daylight rises in Alaskans like sap in trees. Weekend trips are . . .

The Big Alaskan 3: employment trends in oil, fishing and tourism (June 2005--May 2007).(Alaska Trends For August 2007: Alaska Tr
Employment in the three industries commonly associated with Alaska--oil/gas, fish, and tourism--has followed a clear movement over the past two years. The leisure & hospitality industry, presented . . .

The U.S. dollar vs. the Chinese Yuan: (May 2006 to April 2007).(Alaska Trends for July 2007)
The United States Federal Reserve keeps a record of exchange rates between world currencies and the U.S. dollar. This record serves as a historical record of the fluctuations within the foreign exch . . .

Remote-deposit capture: a benchmark for banking's future technologies.
Banking, as we know it, has changed; and gone are the days of frequent trips to your local branch. Today, banking is giving business owners what they need most ... more time. More time to spend with . . .

Reduce phone costs by selective process: helpful guide for making communication decisions.
An integrated voice telecommunications solution for your business should consist of local service, long-distance (LD) and wireless. Finding the best solution for your needs can be confusing. However . . .

Coal gaining ground as gas and oil prices soar: Alaska sees growing interest in state's bountiful resource.
As energy prices continue to increase, so does the need for finding alternative, affordable sources of fuel. While coal was once looked upon as a poor second to natural gas and oil, dwindling suppli . . .

Convention facilities.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)(Table)
CONVENTION FACILITIES ANCHORAGE Alaska Aviation Heritage Top Exec.: Norm Lagasse, Museum Exec. Dir. 4721 Aircraft Dr. * Special Fea . . .

Meeting planners.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)
Alaska Wild Berry Products 5225 Juneau St. Anchorage, AK 99518 Phone: 562-8858 Fax: 562-5467 E-Mail: info@alaskawildberryproducts.com Web Site: alaskawildberryproducts.com Top Executive: P . . .

Chambers & bureaus.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)(Directory)
Chambers of Commerce * Convention and Visitors Bureaus Anchor Point Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 610 Anchor Point, AK 99556 Phone: 235-2600 Fax: 235-2600 Top Executive: Joanne Collins, Admin . . .

Catering services.(SPECIAL SECTION: 2007 CONVENTION DIRECTORY)
CATERING SERVICES Full- Service Beverage . . .

Are outsiders going 'wild' about Anchorage Big Wild Life?
"BIG WILD LIFE IS A BRAND THAT CAN MEAN SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO EVERY CONSUMER--YOU'VE GOT TO LET THEM DECIDE WHETHER 'WILD' IS GREAT NIGHTLIFE OR A MOOSE WALKING DOWN THE STREET." Bill Geist, Owne . . .

10 tips for planning a meeting.
1. Consider your location. Get bids from your top options. Consider more than price. Service speaks volumes. 2. What's for lunch? Does the venue have an in-house caterer? Do they allow outside foo . . .

Planning a successful off-site meeting: Alaska hosts a large number of national and international conferences each year, but man
Twenty-seven days of meetings, food, lodging and transportation for 400 delegates flying into Anchorage from all over the world. It's just another day at the office for meeting planner Robyn Langlie . . .

Egan + Dena'ina = Anchorage Convention District: booking events made easy.
So you want to be a part of it all, and you think you're ready to book your event at the Dena'ina. Now what? Who do you call? Can you fill such a grand space? How do you "qualify" to get in? All t . . .

Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center: set to open in fall 2008, this facility will attract large conventions.
The Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center will be a tremendous addition to Anchorage and will allow Alaska's largest city to host large conventions and multiple mid-size conventions, said supporters. . . .

July events calendar.
ANCHORAGE 1 Anchorage Bucs vs. Mat-Su Miners The Anchorage Bucs Baseball Club is dubbed "America's No. 1 summer collegiate baseball team," with players from universities throughout the country a . . .

Bear Paw Festival features Eagle River's small-town essence: rides, foods, booths, contests and more await residents and visitor
Once again, this month dozens of toddlers, preschoolers and young schoolchildren will zip and frolic across a grassy park in downtown Eagle River. Their mothers, clutching free hot dogs and pushing . . .

State and national banks operating in Alaska.
Alaska has nearly 10 state- and nationally chartered banks to serve the distinct needs of the population. They are Alaska First Bank & Trust N.A., Alaska Pacific Bank, Denali State Bank, First Natio . . .

Banking news: Alaska banks performing well, offering a host of convenience services.
The banking industry is thriving around the country and in Alaska, with financial institutions offering an array of products and services to satisfy customers' demand for convenience, flexibility an . . .

The beat goes on: natural gas project takes twists and turns.
The ongoing saga of the Alaska natural gas pipeline project has taken a dramatic directional change in its initial chapters under the Gov. Sarah Palin administration. Following its successful shep . . .

USTravel outgrows old location.(TRAVEL)(Brief article)
After 16 years at the 1415 E. Tudor Road location, USTravel has outgrown its office and moved to a new location. USTravel's new home is just west of the New Seward Highway at 999 E. Tudor Road, Suit . . .

Governor supports conditional LNG export license.(GOVERNMENT)
Gov. Sarah Palin told federal energy authorities she would support a two-year extension of the Kenai liquefied natural gas plant's export license, if its owners agreed to certain conditions aimed at . . .

Guide offers help for women in business.(ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
Years of research on the business practices of women business owners has been distilled into an accessible and comprehensive guide to obtaining and strategically using capital to grow a business. . . .

Anchorage business owners receive dividend.(DIVIDENDS)
Anchorage business owners recently saw the benefits of a workers' compensation dividend program that, in the face of rising costs, pays them dividends when the program is profitable. In 2000, the Al . . .

SBS purchases Polar Supply Co.(ACQUISITION)(Spenard Builders Supply)(Brief article)
Spenard Builders Supply announced the acquisition of Polar Supply Co., which operates out of distribution facilities in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai. Polar Supply Co. specializes in commercial gra . . .

Big wild life motto reflects anchorage's uniqueness.(From the Publisher)
Ask your average Anchorage resident, visitor or business operator their image of Alaska's largest city and their responses are as numerous as Anchorage's moose. A wild frontier where you can exper . . .

North Slope spot price: a year in review: (May 2006 to April 2007).(Alaska Trends for June 2007)(Statistical table)
(May 2006 to April 2007) The North Slope oil spot price varied significantly over the past year, with a difference of up to $18.88 as measured on a once-per-month basis. The highest price during t . . .