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Departments
From the Publisher 6
Inside Alaska Business 8
Events Calendar 30
Market Squares 87
Alaska Trends 111
Index of Advertisers 114
Interview
Q & A With Chancellor Lee Gorsuch 10
After 28 years at UAA, Gorsuch will retire in June, leaving behind a list of
accomplishments. By Neil Mehta.
Technology
Cellular Service Alaska Style 16
Usage of cell phones is high in Alaska and new technology, such as camera
phones, is bringing Alaska on par with the rest of the nation. By Kent L. Colby.
Oil & Gas
Undiscovered Resources: Future of Oil and Gas Looks Hopeful 22
From Bristol Bay to the Interior, from Cook Inlet to the North Slope, oil and
gas exploration opportunities abound. By Mike Bradner.
Oil & Gas
Gentle Yellow Giants Prowl the Arctic 26
CATCOS: Truly a cat for all seasons. By Gary L. Martin.
Alaska This Month
Three Decades of Fantastic Alaska Folk Music 34
The 30th Alaska Folk Festival will be held April 12-18 at Juneau’s Centennial
Hall. By Steve Pilkington.
Special Section: Corporate 100
2004 Corporate 100 Introduction 36
2004 Corporate 100: Listed by Industry 37
2004 Corporate 100 Listing 38
Lynden 60
Fifty years a legend in Alaska.
Klebs Mechanical Inc. 64
This growing company offers unique lineup of services for residential and
commercial applications. By Debbie Cutler.
ASRC Energy Services Inc. 66
This company, which employs 2,700 in Alaska, specializes in energy and
industrial projects. By Vanessa Orr.
SGS/CCT&E Environmental Services Inc. 68
This company is celebrating 40 years in Alaska and is a global leader in
analytical testing and data management. By Vanessa Orr.
Travel & Tourism
A Grand Experiment: A Private Port at Hoonah 72
A new cruise shop stop opens soon to the delight of visitors, but other
Southeast towns may feel the pinch of fewer visitors as a result. By Will Swagel.
General
Work Safe. Save Money. 76
Safety is essential in the workplace and impacts the bottom line. By Deborah J.
Myers.
Transportation
Flying High: Alaska’s Passenger/Air Cargo Service Companies 82
From Southeast to the North Slope, these charter companies bring mail and
supplies to every point on the map. By Barbara Morgan.
Finance
Personal Finance for Executives 88
Typically, the needs are the same for all investment customers. It is simply the
scale of available resources that differ. By Nicole A. Bonham.
Finance
Are You on the Right Financial Road to Retirement? 92
Americans are living longer and enjoying longer periods of retirement. By Travis
Frisk.
Travel & Tourism
The Wide Wide World of Ecotourism 96
Many environmentally conscious visitors want to travel Alaska without leaving a
mark on the land. By Joan Pardes.
Technology
The Dark Side of Wireless 100
Wireless is convenient, but beware, if not used properly it can open up your
network to the outside world. By Scott Gere.
Health & Medicine
Alaska’s High Cost of Substance Abuse 102
What is substance abuse costing Alaska businesses? The problems–and possible
solutions. By Morissa Lou Williams
General
The Fabulous Alaska ESOP 108
There are benefits in providing your company with an employee stock ownership
plan. By Colleen Flood Williams.
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