COVID-19 Updates for the Alaska Business Community
The Unbroken Supply Chain
How Alaska’s transporters continue to deliver
Latest News
Chugach Acquisition of ML&P Conditionally Approved by Regulators
“We are still reviewing the order and the conditions imposed by the RCA to determine whether they are acceptable to Chugach,” says CEO Lee Thibert.
Corps Seeks Federal Authorization for Port Expansion Project in Nome
With the completion of the Chief’s Report for the Port of Nome Modification Feasibility Study, the proposal advances to Congress for authorization and funding.
AIDEA Announces AK CARES Funding Program
The purpose of the AK CARES Funding Program is to provide emergency relief grants to small businesses that were unable to receive support from federal funding made available by the CARES Act.
Explore Fairbanks Launches ‘Explore Local’ Campaign
The “Explore Local” recovery campaign hopes to mitigate the impact on local tourism companies by asking Alaskan residents to make a special effort to patronize these businesses.
Current Issue
June 2020
Featured
The Unbroken Supply Chain
In stark contrast to most of the goings-on in Alaska—marked by upheaval and change—the flow of goods and supplies into the Last Frontier hasn’t altered, at least in the eye of the casual consumer.
TAPS Turns 44
The pipeline is still in fundamentally sound shape and has a few maintenance properties that would be remarkable if it was an old car: the pipeline requires a smaller maintenance staff to keep it running than it used to, and it’s gotten safer and less leaky as it has aged.
Behind the Scenes Support
Looking behind the scenes of the oil and gas industry, it quickly becomes apparent that it requires a lot of moving parts to keep things running smoothly.
Used but Not Used Up
There are a lot of reasons to build with reclaimed materials, from lower costs to decreased environmental impact to the fact that they can be used to truly customize a project.
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Featured Events
Alaska Walk & Bike Virtual Conference
June 9 – 12
The goal of the conference is to create an equitable transportation system for all Alaskans.
Alaska Strategy Week is Coming!
June 16 – June 18
Gain new insight and perspective by attending the signature Executive Strategy Symposium.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Siemens
Personnel Plus
Avis Alaska
Altman, Rogers & Co.
Lynden Inc.
Alaska Safety Alliance
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
National Cooperative Bank
Doyon, Limited
BDO USA, LLP
Industry Featured
2020 Permanent Fund Dividend to Begin Distribution July 1
Permanent Fund Division estimates nearly 600,000 Alaskans will receive payment on July 1.
Economic Experts: Financial Fallout from COVID-19 Remains to be Seen
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz, ISER Economist Mouhcine Guettabi, and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Bill Popp provided an economic update addressing business concerns as Alaska slowly begins to reopen.
AEDC Releases Results of COVID Business Impact Survey
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation has released the results of its second round COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, showing recent effects from COVID-related changes to operations, closures, and more.
Matson-Providence Partnership Makes Quick Work of Delivering PPE to Kodiak
With a shipment of PPE ready to be shipped from Anchorage, Matson donated shipping services to prevent influx of COVID-19 cases on Kodiak Island.
In This Issue
The Unbroken Supply Chain
June 2020
Alaskans have some experience both with isolation and sudden emergencies. Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, seasonal flooding, and wildfires seldom schedule their arrival. And while emerging technology and developing infrastructure have allowed Alaska to become more connected, as Alaskans we know we’re still at the end of the road—even more so for those living beyond the road in Alaska’s remote communities.