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About the Cover
Byron Mallot is president and CEO of First Alaskans Institute. He kicked off his
career in 1965, when at the age of 22, he ran successfully for mayor of his
Native village of Yakutat. He’s had a mighty presence in the state ever since.
Photo by Chris Arend.
Departments
From the Publisher 6
Inside Alaska Business 8
Events Calendar 18
Market Squares 71
Right Moves 77
Alaska Trends 79
Index of Advertisers 82
Oil & Gas
Safety on the Oil Patch 10
Training and awareness are keys to safety on the North Slope. By Gary L Martin.
Travel & Tourism
Exploring Rural Alaska 14
Travel off the beaten path for a trip of a lifetime. By Vanessa Orr.
Alaska This Month
Red Hats Cruising the Inside Passage 22
This group of women, all over the age of 50, takes on the world with passion. By
Steve Pilkington.
Special Section: Alaska Native Business News
The Bottom Line: Operating Reports of the Alaska Native Regional Corporations
24
The 13 regional corporations had combined revenues of more than $2.5 billion in
2003. By Julie Stricker.
The 13 Alaska Native Regional Corporations Directory 34
A comprehensive listing of the 13 regional corporations formed under the Alaska
Native Claims Settlement Act.
Q & A With Byron Mallot 42
This Native leader is working to ensure equality in the workplace for Alaska
Natives. By Neil Mehta.
Saying Goodbye to Honey Buckets 46
The Village Safe Water Program brings modern sanitation and clean water supply
facilities to rural Alaska communities. By Michelle J. Martin.
Business Spotlight: Bethel Native Corp. 51
The sixth largest Native village corporation recently celebrated its 30th
anniversary and is doing well financially. By Vern C. McCorkle.
It’s a Matter of Dividends 52
Alaska Natives collectively receive multi-millions in dividends each year. By
Ben Grenn.
Financing Businesses in Rural Alaska
56
Mainstream banks sometimes shy away from financing businesses in rural Alaska,
but there are options for entrepreneurs in Bush communities. By Julie Stricker.
Fishing
A Sustainable Fish Policy for Alaska 60
Alaska fisheries policymaking has begun to shift from a jobs-driven exclusionary
approach toward one that is more sustainable and inclusive. By Steve Minor.
Fishing
Clam Farms Blossom in Southeast 62
These farms are good for the environment and good for the economy. By Nicole A.
Bonham Colby.
Timber
Forestry and Healthy Business and Community 66
There is good news and bad in the timber industry. By Nicole A. Bonham Colby.
Finance
Puzzled About How to Get a Business Loan? 68
The SBA may be able to help. By Scott Swingle.
Transportation
Public Transportation: A Vital Partner in Business and Community Well-Being 72
Can your company provide a benefits program that includes bus passes for
employees? If so, there are tax advantages. By Nancy Killoran.
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