Serious Games: Building Teams for a Positive Workplace Culture
Seward Heat Loop Project Includes Workforce Development Component
A US Department of Energy grant for the Seward Heat Loop paid for a new heat pump to provide hands-on training for technicians.
Costco Opens Furniture and Appliance Showroom in South Anchorage
The new Costco Home Showroom in South Anchorage lets customers physically interact with furniture and appliances sold online before ordering for delivery.
The Aleut Corporation Launches Business Plan Competition Partnership
Aleut Corporation and McKinley Alaska Growth Capital launch Aleut Shareholder Marketplace, an entrepreneur training course based on a model that’s been successful in the Arctic Slope region.
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Road Projects on Schedule Despite Delayed Federal STIP Approval
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities officials say delayed approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Project should not spell project delays this year.
UAF Receives $3.5 million to Establish Radiocarbon Dating Laboratory
UAF to receive $3.5 million in federal funding to establish Alaska’s first radiocarbon dating laboratory on the Troth Yeddha’ Campus.
New Workforce Plan to Meet Alaska Workforce Shortages
The Alaska Safety Alliance and the State of Alaska, with support from the Denali Commission, have drafted a cross-industry workforce development plan to address critical labor shortages.
Support Industry Innovations: Methanol, Drone Delivery, Energy Diversification
Alaska oil, gas, and energy innovations open the doors to further energy sector innovation.
Alaska Employment: 313,600 Jobs Puts February Unemployment at 4.7 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.5 percent in February, while the total number of jobs grew by 2 percent from the year before.
Toolik Field Station Joins New International Polar Research Network
UAF’s Toolik Field Station in the northern foothills of the Brooks Range has partnered with the new Polar Research Infrastructure Network (PolarIN) to boost international collaboration in polar science.
May 21 – May 23
2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference
Guided by the theme “Transforming Energy Now for the Next 50 Years,” the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will focus on real-world examples in Alaska and around the globe demonstrating progress in the energy transition, including established renewable sources, advancements in energy storage, and emerging technologies such as green fuels and advanced nuclear power.
Spotlight Digital Profiles
Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Avis Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden Inc.
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
People AK
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
New General Manager for Convention Center Operator ASM Global
The international firm that operates Anchorage’s city-owned convention centers hired Steve Rader, previously general manager of The Lakefront Anchorage hotel.
United Way of Anchorage Promotes Vice President of Philanthropy
Greg Gallagher, United Way of Anchorage’s individual giving officer since 2022, is promoted to senior leadership as Vice President of Philanthropy.
Northrim’s Schierhorn Passes CEO and President Titles to Huston
The board of Northrim BanCorp selected Mike Huston as the successor to Joe Schierhorn as President and CEO, while Schierhorn remains Chairman of the Board.
Serious Games: Building Teams for a Positive Workplace Culture
Alaska Escape Rooms is a popular destination for parties or dates, but it also has a business-to-business aspect to help employers build a positive workplace culture.
Powder Reserve West
Housing is tight in Anchorage, so the village corporation Eklutna, Inc. is coming to the rescue with a major residential development in Eagle River.
Wealth of the Arctic: Trade, trends, and opportunity at northern latitudes
Overall economic output from the Arctic is currently low compared to other global regions, but it has been increasing due to climate change and new technology.
2024 USACE Infrastructure Projects
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is preparing for a productive 2024 construction season, with major projects around the state.
Comparing MSHA & OSHA
The federal government has two administrations within the Department of Labor that oversee workplace safety: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
