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About the Cover
Lori Brewer (left) is owner of Caffe D’Arte/Sappore Coffee Inc. Ann Carter is
owner of Aurora Health Care Clinic. They are two of 84 businesses featured in
our 2004 Top Women-Owned Businesses listing, which begins on page 40. Photo by
Chris Arend.
Departments
From the Publisher 6
Inside Alaska Business 8
Market Squares 33
Events Calendar 58
Right Moves 77
Alaska Trends 79
Index of Advertisers 82
Oil & Gas
Module Manufacturing Makes Sense for Alaska 10
These truckable and sealift modules are manufactured here and shipped to the
North Slope. By Mike Bradner.
Transportation
Alaska: An International Cargo Leader 16
Within close proximity to the rest of the world, Alaska is poised for
international cargo success. By Nicole A. Bonham.
Small Business
SBA: Help for Business 20
The Small Business Administration is committed to the development and the
success of the small-business sector. By Frank D. Cox.
Building Alaska
Construction Industry Gears Up for Busy Season 22
Alaska’s contractors look forward to fourth straight year of prosperity. By Gary
L. Martin.
Hotel Construction Continues During 2004 28
Four new hotels are opening this year in Anchorage, and other construction is
under way statewide as well. By Barbara Morgan.
Pogo: Construction Begins This Month 34
Construction at Pogo is expected to take about two years, with the work force
peaking at about 500 employees. By Patricia Liles.
Special Section: Women in Business
Alaska’s Top Women-Owned Businesses Directory 40
