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About the Cover Transportation in the Great Land is complex. Companies use planes, trains, boats and trucks to get cargo and people where they are supposed to be. Pictured on our cover are multi-modal leaders Ken Privratsky of CSX Lines of Alaska, Mort Plumb of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and Jim Jansen of Lynden Inc. Story begins on page 16. Photography by Clark James Mishler.
FEBRUARY TOC
Departments
6 From the Publisher 8 Inside Alaska Business 21 Right Moves 22 Events Calendar 31 Required Reading 67 Market Squares 79 BizBuzz 88 Alaska Trends 90 Advertisers Index
Finance 10 Banking on Customer Service Alaska’s banks strive to provide the best service possible, and have many policies in place to do such. By Stacey Saunders.
Transportation 16 Multi-Modal Leaders in Alaska The state’s multi-modal transportation industry/infrastructure is complex. By Nicole A. Bonham.
Alaska This Month 26 The Fur Rendezvous Packed With Tradition, Lore From fur auctions to the Eskimo blanket toss, from snow races to sled dog races … Fur Rondy’s got it all. By Steve Pilkington.
Small Business 28 Photographers Live Life to the Fullest Despite Disabilities Phil and Jlona Richey have a love for Alaska, and work to capture the state on film. By Christy Caballero.
Oil & Gas 32 Canadians to Build Alaska Gas Pipeline Two-thirds of the proposed Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline will be routed through Canada. By Vern C. McCorkle.
Special: Engineering Section
36 The Challenges of Arctic Engineering Alaska’s extremities keep engineers on their toes. By Melissa Campbell.
42 Award-Winning Engineers Alaska projects stand out in the crowd. By Melissa Campbell.
44 Engineers Support the Arts Artists call on engineers to provide structural support for their big projects. By Melissa Campbell.
46 Engineer of the Year Nominees Eight engineers are vying for this top award.
50 2003 Engineering Directory A comprehensive listing of engineering firms doing business in Alaska.
Special Section: Building Alaska
55 10 Steps to Working With an Architect One of the first steps in building is finding an architect you’re comfortable with. By Melissa Campbell.
60 Winter Construction Attracts a Hardy Bunch There is ice, snow and frigid wind to deal with, but a steadfast group of construction workers labors through the winter season. By Richard F. Schmitz.
62 Alaska Islands and Ocean Visitor Center: A Double Boost for Homer This marine center, still under construction, is expected to draw 30,000 to 40,000 visitors each year. By Chris Bernard.
General 68 Planning a Meeting? Tips from the pros will help you organize a great office gathering. By Melissa Campbell.
Technology 74 A New Generation of Telephones Let your telephone work for you: from simple voice mail to the latest rage, voice-over-IP. By Kent L. Colby.
Trade 80 Q & A With Greg Wolf The executive director of the World Trade Center Alaska discusses trade in the Great Land. By Debbie Cutler.
Trade 84 China: Rising Dragon, Expanding Exports for Alaska Exports to China totaled $110 million in 2001. By Greg Wolf.
Education 85 The University of Alaska: Building ‘People Capital’ The university offers a variety of programs and has formed a number of partnerships designed to enhance lives. By Edward Lee Gorsuch.
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