Marginal Metal
Ferrous metals usually have less value by weight, which can make profit margins thin for scrap yards when prices drop, especially in places like Alaska with high transportation costs.
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When Biologists Stocked Alaska with Wolves
In 1960 the Alaska Department of Fish and Game conducted a wolf-planting experiment on Coronation Island in southeast Alaska. Alaska’s only wolf-stocking experiment taught biologists the importance of habitat size.
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Denali National Park and Preserve Seeks Feedback on Kantishna and Wonder Lake Planning Effort
The National Park Service is exploring ways to provide and support additional recreational use in the Kantishna and Wonder Lake areas of Denali National Park.
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AEA Announces New Village Energy Efficiency Program Grants
The Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting grant applications from eligible communities under a new Village Energy Efficiency Program initiative.
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IRS: Truckers Should E-file Highway Use Tax Return by September 3
The Internal Revenue Service issued a reminder for owners of most heavy highway vehicles that the time to file Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, began July 1, 2019.
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August 2019
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Marginal Metal
Ferrous metals usually have less value by weight, which can make profit margins thin for scrap yards when prices drop, especially in places like Alaska with high transportation costs.
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Assessing Environments
No two environmental site assessments are the same. Each project has specific needs unique to its circumstances. That’s where firms like BGES, INC., Environmental Management Inc., and Shannon & Wilson, Inc. come in.
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Distinguishing Differences in Financial Institutions
Banks and credit unions are among the most prominent financial services companies serving Alaskans. However, there are distinct differences—and similarities—between how these institutions function to meet the needs of businesses and consumers.
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Those Who Can Do Teach
Considering that many of the state’s students will stay in Alaska and work for local companies after graduation, it makes good business sense for these organizations to take part in the learning process.
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Anchorage Design Week
October 4-12
Design Week is Anchorage's annual design festival featuring keynotes, talks, workshops, and weekend socials.
Alaska Business Top 49ers Luncheon
September 27
Join Alaska Business as we celebrate the Top 49ers, Alaskan-owned and -operated companies ranked by revenue. This is our opportunity to announce with a bang who made the list and how they ranked for 2019. This luncheon is also your first chance to get a peak at the October 2019 issue, which we distribute immediately following the event.
Featured Events
NHA Alaska Regional Meeting
The National Hydropower Association is a nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to promoting the growth of clean, renewable hydropower and marine energy.
August 18 – August 20
APA Annual Meeting
The Alaska Power Association’s 68th Annual Meeting and ARECA Insurance Exchange Annual Meeting, hosted by Alaska Electric Light & Power and Inside Passage Electric Cooperative, brings together APA’s statewide membership for three days of association business, general sessions, speakers, and networking.
August 21 – August 23
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Industry Featured
Unmanned Aircraft Flies First US Beyond-Line-of-Sight Mission
A team led by the University of Alaska Fairbanks has completed the country’s first FAA-approved true beyond-visual-line-of-sight domestic flight of an unmanned aircraft system under the small UAS rule.
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St. Pierres of Goosefoot Farm Named 2019 Farm Family
The St. Pierre family of Goosefoot Farm in Fairbanks has been selected by the Alaska agriculture community as the 2019 Alaska State Fair Farm Family of the Year.
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Anchorage: Are You Ready for Three More Years of Recession?
In a (somewhat) unexpected reversal from its optimistic economic outlook in January, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation is now forecasting three more years of recession for the city amid government uncertainty, population declines, and cuts to healthcare programs.
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Play, Relax, Repeat
Alaska doesn’t have any casinos, but for those bit by the gambling bug, casino resorts in the Pacific Northwest are just quick flight away.
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In This Issue
Distinguishing Differences in Financial Institutions
August 2019
There are thousands of financial institutions in Alaska, providing everything from checking and savings accounts to loans and investment solutions. Banks and credit unions are among the most prominent financial services companies serving Alaskans.