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About the Cover
Roger Hickel, of Roger Hickel Contracting Inc., was named the 2002 Contractor of
the Year by Alaska Business Monthly. Hickel has owned his business since 1995
and has been in the construction business for more than two decades. Story
begins on page 52. Photography by Clark James Mishler.
November TOC
Departments
6 From the Publisher
8 Inside Alaska Business
22 Events Calendar
25 Market Squares
61 Right Moves
71 Required Reading
75 BizBuzz
80 Alaska Trends
82 Index of Advertisers
Oil & Gas
10 Fueling Alaska
There aren’t a lot of new customers, so those in the retail and wholesale fuel
business have to provide quality service at competitive prices. By Patricia
Jones.
Health & Medicine
16 The High Price of Health Insurance
There are ways to trim costs to your health insurance plan. By Deborah Myers.
Alaska This Month
26 Shootout Going Strong After 25 Years
This year’s Carrs/Safeway Great Alaska Shootout will be held Nov. 26-30. By
Steve Pilkington.
Technology
28 E-Commerce: A Growing Presence
Alaskans are on the Internet. Are they shopping? By Kent L. Colby.
Transportation
32 Barge Companies Bring World to Doorstep
Barge lines transport everything from food to vehicles to construction equipment
to all parts of the state, offering both chartered and scheduled service. By
Patricia Jones.
Special Section: 2002 Mining Review
37 Alaska Minerals: Open at Depth and in all Directions
The increase in gold price has been a welcome change in the minerals industry.
By Steve Borell.
40 Aphrodite Marble Mine Beautifies Southeast
The search for this colorful rock brought Entrepreneur Gary McWilliams into
business. By Kent L. Colby.
43 Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Alaska has plenty of rock, sand and gravel. But getting it to market is a huge
problem, as Alaska can’t competitively transport its resources. By Nicole
Bonham.
46 Alaska 2002: Mining in Review
From Western Alaska to Eastern Interior to the Alaska Range to Southeast, a
report on what is happening in mining this year. By Curtis J. Freeman.
Special Section: Building Alaska
52 Roger Hickel Contracting Inc.
ABM salutes the Contractor of the Year. By Vanessa Orr.
56 Interior Construction: A ‘Monster Season’
From railroad construction, to housing, to a parking garage to work at Fort
Greely, Interior construction is doing very well this year. By Peggy Frank
Freeland.
62 Spenard Builders Supply Celebrates 50 Years
This company is Alaska’s largest building materials supplier, with 11 locations
around the state. By Melissa Campbell.
66 Q & A with Dick Cattanach
This executive director of the Associated General Contractors has worked in the
construction industry for more than 20 years. By Melissa Campbell.
72 A Winning Team
Neeser Construction continues its record for getting the job done well, on
schedule and within budget. By Melissa Campbell.
76 Port MacKenzie Development: A Regional Improvement
The port and surrounding area will provide easy access for low-cost commercial
development, residential expansion and recreational opportunities. By Marc Van
Dongen.
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