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About the cover
An Alaska Railroad passenger train, near the Placer Valley. The Alaska Railroad,
which operates from Seward to Fairbanks, expects 2004 to be a great year. Photo
courtesy of The Alaska Railroad Corp.
Departments
From the Publisher 6
Inside Alaska Business 8
Events Calendar 22
Market Squares 78
Alaska Trends 79
Index of Advertisers 82
Oil & Gas
Cook Inlet: An Oil and Gas Report 10
Gas supplies are diminishing in the Southcentral region, but companies are doing
what they can to squeeze the last drop out of reservoirs. By Mike Bradner.
Business Spotlight
Thomas Head & Greisen: The Vanguard of Excellence 15
For 35 years, this certified public accounting firm has served Alaska. By Vern
McCorkle.
Technology
Alaska Wired! 16
We’re the most wired state in the nation. Even rural Alaska is jumping onboard.
By Regan Stewart.
Alaska This Month
The Last Frontier Theatre Conference 24
This conference is scheduled to take place in Valdez June 18-26 at the Prince
William Sound Community College. By Steve Pilkington.
Transportation
2004 Shippers & Transportation Directory 26
A comprehensive listing of approximately 100 firms that provide transportation
services in the state.
Transportation
The Alaska Railroad Keeps Chugging Along 40
2003 was a good year for the railroad, but 2004 might even be better. By Gary L.
Martin.
Native Business
Alaska Native Village Corporations: Sleeping Giant? 46
ANCSA village corporations will continue to expand and develop their business
operations both within and outside Alaska. By Bob Poe and Alexandra J.
McClanahan.
Construction
Military Construction Projects Abound Throughout State 50
The Stryker Brigade is the catalyst for military construction. By Vanessa Orr.
Construction
Conveyor Deliver Truck Dumps ‘On Target’ 56
A high-tech truck allows for quick turn-around time, savings of man-hours. By
Debbie Cutler.
Technology
IP Telephony: An Attractive Option for Doing Business in Alaska 60
Where is there a better test bed for the value and effectiveness of VoIP than
Alaska? By David Geer.
Finance
The Wide World of Finance 64
When banking in Alaska, consumers have plenty of financial institutions to
choose from. By Gary L. Martin.
Tourism
Alaska Residents Spend Tourism Dollars at Home 68
In-state travelers spend $741.6 million annually on travel and related expenses.
By Nicole A. Bonham.
General
Identity Theft: Don’t be a Victim 72
Fraud and identity theft are major threats to Americans. By Gary L. Martin.
Oil & Gas
Pelican Hill: An Innovative Independent? 76
This oil and gas company has arrived in Alaska, and has geared up for an active
exploration season. By Arlen Ehm.
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