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Alaska USA Foundation raises over $69,000 for nonprofits
The Alaska USA Foundation launched the third annual Members Making Change donation drive, online and in Alaska USA Federal Credit Union branches. The drive raised over $69,726 in donations from the credit union’s generous members. The collected funds will be used to assist nonprofit organizations that provide needs-based programs for children, veterans, and active duty members of the military and their families.
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First National promotes branch manager, welcomes new officer
First National Bank Alaska’s Board of Directors recently appointed a branch manager to the Parkway Branch in East Anchorage and appointed a new loan officer to the statewide Mortgage Lending team.
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McCollums and Pinkelmans named Farm Family of the Year
The McCollum and Pinkelman families of Delta Junction have been selected by the Alaska agriculture community as the 2017 Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year. They will be honored at the Alaska State Fair on Thursday, August 24.
The Growth Company Welcomes Back Scott Stender
The Growth Company, an Avitus Group company, announces that Scott Stender has recently returned to our team as Senior Consultant following a planned hiatus designed to round out his resume in the non-profit and fundraising sectors.
New Hires at The Growth Company 8-1-17
The Growth Company, an Avitus Group company, announces newly acquired talent: Jennifer Yuhas has recently joined our team as a Senior Consultant.
Sullivan brings vast Southeast Alaska knowledge to First National
A fixture in Southeast Alaska for more than 30 years, Tom Sullivan was recently appointed Vice President and named Regional Branch Manager for Cordova, Haines, Juneau and Sitka by First National Bank Alaska’s Board of Directors.
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Alaska Accelerator Fund Announces Investment in University of Alaska Anchorage Startup Company
The Alaska Accelerator Fund (AAF) announced the first of two planned investments in Arctic Heat Technologies, Inc (AHT), formerly known as CFT Solutions, LLC, a University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) start-up founded by Dr. Joey Yang and UAA Vice-Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, Dr. Helena S. Wisniewski. The initial investment of $75,000 was approved by the AHT Board of Directors on June 1, 2017. A second investment is anticipated in the fall of 2017 to fund UL testing and expanded sales.
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Alaska Association of Health Underwriters Recognized with Gold Certification
Alaska Association of Health Underwriters was recently recognized with Gold Certification on June 19, 2017.
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49th State Angel Fund and Alaska Small Business Development Center Host July 27 “Rethink/Startup” Conference
The Municipality of Anchorage’s 49th State Angel Fund (49SAF) and the Alaska Small Business Development Center are teaming up to host a conference for Alaska entrepreneurs during Alaska Startup Week.