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About the Cover This is the 10th year that Alaska Business Monthly has published the Corporate 100, which is comprised of some of the most influential, forward-thinking companies in the state. A complete list of these companies begins on page 35. A list of the first Corporate 100 begins on page 32.
Departments 6 From the Publisher 8 Inside Alaska Business 24 Events Calendar 66 Market Squares 96 Alaska Trends 98 Index of Advertisers
Interview 10 Deborah Gomez: Alaska Federation of Business and Professional Women This organization is dedicated to helping women grow into leadership positions. By Neil Mehta.
Technology 16 Global Satellite Communications Systems Answering Alaska’s call for information. By Colleen M. Williams.
Alaska This Month 28 April Means Adventure With the Tesoro Arctic Man Classic An adventurous snowmobile/ski event takes place at Summit Lake on the Kenai Peninsula. By Steve Pilkington.
Special Section: 2002 Corporate 100 30 Corporate 100 Introduction. By Melissa Campbell 32 The First Corporate 100 34 Corporate 100 By Category
35 Corporate 100 Listing ABM’s prestigious listing names the top 100 companies in Alaska, based on revenue, employment totals, contributions to communities and much more.
57 CSX Lines This transportation company ships everything imaginable. By Ben Grenn.
60 Johnson’s Tire Service Customer service is where the rubber meets the road. By Catherine Parmelee.
62 Shannon & Wilson Inc. After the 1964 Good Friday Earthquake, this company’s engineering expertise was instrumental in rebuilding Anchorage and Southeast Alaska. By Stacey Saunders.
64 Tesoro Alaska Customer-driven strategies fuel tomorrow’s standards today. By Catherine Parmelee.
Oil & Gas 68 State’s Refineries Fuel Alaska North Pole, Nikiski and Valdez refineries have reach across the state. By Patricia Jones.
Insurance 74 Cafeteria Plans Offer Flexible Insurance Options This type of insurance coverage may benefit small-business owners and their employees. By Deborah J. Myers.
Travel & Tourism 81 Corporate Travel–Alaska Style Far and wide, Alaska’s businessmen and businesswomen take flight. By Nicole A Bonham.
Mining 88 All That Glitters May Not Be Gold Zinc, lead and silver all add to Alaska’s $1 billion mineral industry. By Vanessa Orr.
Insurance 92 Fed Up With Insurance Hassles? Saving money and getting friendly service isn’t a myth in the insurance world. Alaska’s RBMS offers both. By Melissa Campbell.
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