Span Alaska Delivers
A Corporate 100 Profile
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Issued for Anchorage—Emergency Order 20: Do It for Summer
EO-20 protects core public health measures, while loosening restrictions where it is safest to do so, especially in outdoor settings.
SBA Opens Shuttered Venue Operators Grants
$16.2 billion is available for operators of live venues, live performing arts organizations, museums, and movie theatres, as well as live venue promoters, theatrical producers, and talent representatives.
Eight Candidates Named in the Final Phase of UAA Chancellor Search
The eight leaders were chosen from a pool of diverse and highly qualified candidates and include three Alaskans and five university leaders from outside of Alaska.
Denali’s Muldrow Glacier Currently Experiencing an Historic Surge Event
Local pilot Chris Palms of K2 Aviation first noticed this unique geologic event during a recent overflight of the mountain. Since then, park scientists have begun a flurry of observations of this now rapidly flowing glacier.
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April 2021
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In-Depth Coverage
Span Alaska Delivers
“We have had no disruptions or slowdowns during the COVID pandemic—and that is a testament to our employees who understand this responsibility, who care about what they do every day,” says Span Alaska then-President Tom Souply.
Faring Well—Resiliency and Preparation Characterize Fairweather Team
If there is one company that can support industry across the board, it is Fairweather. What began as a weather observation provider for aviators supporting remote industry sites has grown to include an entire array of services for Alaska’s resource developers.
HC Contractors: Right Time, Right Place, Right People
Founder and owner Bill Hoople speaks to the good people and good timing that lead to decades of success for HC Contractors, based in Fairbanks.
Reaching for ‘Rare Earth’—Alaska’s Critical Minerals Gain National Attention
While rare earth elements can be found throughout the world, including in Alaska, most of the world’s production takes place in China, putting the supply chain for hundreds of products—as well as significant defense applications—at risk.
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Featured Events
April 6 – April 11
One Health, One Future
This is expected to be the largest circumpolar One Health conference held in the United States in 2021, with participation anticipated from across the Arctic region.
April 7 – April 9
Innovation Summit
The Innovation Summit hosts a diverse array of talks, performances, and experiences designed to foster relationships and inspire new perspectives.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Calista Corporation
CTG
Personnel Plus
Avis Alaska
Altman, Rogers & Co.
Lynden Inc.
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
National Cooperative Bank
Doyon, Limited
BDO USA, LLP
ARM Creative
Leonardo DRS
TorcSill Foundations
Arctic On-Demand
JEFFCO
Industry Highlights
Alaska Continues to Lead Nation in Vaccination Rates
Nearly one-in-three Alaskans (253,240 people) have received their first shot while more than one-in-five (177,827 people) are fully vaccinated.
Small Businesses Can Lower Healthcare Spend with Association Health Plans
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: There are exciting new health insurance options for small businesses in Alaska being offered through group association plans that allow smaller companies to access health insurance savings.
Thrivalaska Choses Davis as Executive Director
Thrivalaska announced that Tiara Davis has accepted the position of Executive Director of Thrivalaska. Davis was selected after an extensive national search to lead the organization in its mission to deliver high quality early care and learning services to our community.
SBA Launches Portal to Begin Accepting Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applications on April 8
“This vital economic aid will provide a much-needed lifeline for live venues, museums, movie theatres and many more,” says SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman.
In This Issue
The Corporate 100
April 2021
Alaska Business has been celebrating the corporations that have a significant impact on Alaska’s economy since 1993. At the time, the corporations weren’t ranked as the list didn’t have specific ranking criteria. Instead, the Alaska Business editorial team held long, detailed, and occasionally passionate discussions about which organizations around the state were providing jobs, owned or leased property, used local vendors, demonstrated a high level of community engagement, and in general enriched Alaska.