I, Can: A Journey Through the Supply Chain
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UAF, Green Star Partner for School Drone Program
The UAF Geophysical Institute and Green Star of Interior Alaska are sending refurbished electronics to Valdez, Nenana, and Nulato for students to use for drone aircraft.
Mat-Su CVB President Honored with International Award
Bonnie Quill is the first Alaskan to receive the Destination Organization Leadership Award from the industry advocacy group, Destinations International.
Providence Children’s Hospital Launches New Brand
Alaska’s only pediatric specialty hospital now goes by the name Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital, with a new logo to match.
Four Alaska Communities Chosen for Resilience Projects
Igiugig, McGrath, Nikolski, and St. George are among a dozen US communities chosen for the next round of a federal resilience project.
Current Issue
June 2022
In-Depth Coverage
I, Can: A Journey Through the Supply Chain
Follow the many supply chains that lead to a single can of soda in Anchorage, from sourcing ingredients to securing packaging.
Living on the Road: RVs Grow in Popularity as a Vacation Option
After two not-so-great travel years as the result of a worldwide pandemic, people are ready to hit the highway—and some of them plan to do it in style. Traveling by RV is quickly growing in popularity, and for many people, it’s the perfect way to visit Alaska’s road-accessible attractions.
Logistical Hurdles in the Fisheries Supply Chain
Supply chain issues have plagued the world economy since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and a shortage of refrigerated trailers and containers, often called reefers, further complicates the situation.
Liquidating the Ice Curtain: Federal Scout Readiness Centers Are Readied for Civilian Life
As part of a divestiture program that began in 2013, the Alaska Army National Guard has and continues to give away dozens of buildings across the state that are no longer needed.
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Featured Events
July 27, 2022
Premier Business Awards
The Alaska Chamber is hosting the Premier Business Awards , an event that recognizes top businesses including the Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year, Bill Bivin Small Business of the Year, and William A. Egan Outstanding Alaskan of the Year awards.
August 3, 2022
AEDC President and CEO Bill Popp will present the 3-Year Outlook for Anchorage and share the results of several ongoing research reports on employment, consumer confidence, and more. Keynote speaker Roger Brooks will share a detailed assessment of Anchorage from a business, resident, and visitor perspective.
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
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Leonardo DRS
Span Alaska Transportation
Carlile Transportation
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Industry Highlights
Dinner and a Show: Main Event Grill & Catering Creates Performance Space
Staging dinner theater at the rental venue on 76th Avenue is the next logical extension of a rapidly growing business.
Sustainable Energy: Drink to That
Alaskan Brewing Company’s waste-to-energy process unlocks solutions to decontaminate chemical pollution and possibly solve Juneau’s expensive sewage problem.
Sustainable Energy: Disrupting the Future
Governor Mike Dunleavy asked if, in the next decade, he’ll be leading his grandchildren through a “Museum of What Was,” reminiscing about farms and gasoline-powered cars.
Sustainable Energy: Easier Said than Done
Speakers at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference envision great potential for renewable sources—but not for the next couple of decades.
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