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Akiak Native Community Joins Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Tribal Broadband Consortium
The Akiak Native Community, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, has joined the nonprofit Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Tribal Broadband Consortium.
One Health Alumna Provides Veterinary Care in Southwest Alaska
Laurie Meythaler-Mullins is one of the first two graduates of the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ new master’s degree program in One Health, and she’s already putting her degree to good use.
Greens Creek Wins Major Award for Its Leadership, Ethics, and Organization
The Alaska Chamber named Hecla Greens Creek recipient of its prestigious Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year award, which pays tribute to businesses that exemplify leadership, ethics, and organization.
Bean’s Cafe Celebrates 1 Million Meals
According to Lisa Sauder, Chief Executive Officer, “The support of our community has been a true inspiration to all of us. So many businesses, individuals and partners have stepped forward to help us make sure no one goes hungry or unsheltered in Anchorage. This has truly been a community effort that shows how Alaskans come together in times of need.”
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July 2021
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In-Depth Coverage
From COVID to Contaminants—How the Specialists Tackle a Range of Health and Safety Issues
From gas stations to energy companies to cruise lines to military bases to air cargo companies and more, businesses hire HSE (health, safety, and environment) specialists to keep their facilities clean.
About Bridges: Retrofits, Repairs, and Construction of Critical Alaska Infrastructure
Hook, LLCWith about 365,000 miles of river and thousands more miles of streams and other waterways—not to mention 6,640 miles of coastline—bridges are vital infrastructure for keeping Alaskans moving along the state’s roadways.“You’ve got to understand the geography...
Local Providers Answer Demand for Newer, Better, Faster Tech in Education
In the past year, schools at all levels partnered with telecommunication companies to implement technology on an unprecedented scale.
3,300-Foot Lifelines: Planning, Constructing, and Maintaining Alaska’s Rural Runways
Comprised of little more than a roughly 3,300-foot-long runway, an apron, and a small terminal, rural airports ensure year-round access to residents and tourists and keep communities supplied with goods, equipment, and other everyday essentials.
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Featured Events
August 4
3-Year Outlook Virtual Luncheon
Hosted by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, the 3-Year Outlook Luncheon will cover the projected trajectory of the local economy.
September 2
AOGA Conference 2021
Mark your calendars and join the association on Thursday, September 2, 2021 for Alaska’s premiere oil and gas industry event.
Spotlight Business Profiles
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
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Industry Highlights
Rosencrans Joins R&M as Group Manager of Special Inspections
A former R&M employee from 2012 to 2016, Rosencrans has 16 years of construction, materials testing and special inspection experience.
Phase One of Alaska SeaLife Center’s Rocky Coast Discovery Pools Completed
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) opened phase one of the Rocky Coast Discovery Pools.
Peter Pan Seafood Adds De Caro as VP of Retail Sales and Product Development
Peter Pan recently welcomed Michael De Caro to its team as Vice President of retail sales and product development.
Akiak Is First Village in YK Delta to Install Broadband Internet
The Akiak Native Community, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, will become the first village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim delta to have broadband internet through an ambitious installation of Low Earth Orbit satellite.
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The 2021 Best of Alaska Business Awards
July 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Best of Alaska Business awards! We ask our readers to give us their input on the best businesses that Alaska has to offer, ranging from flower boutiques to accounting firms. Throughout March, readers voted in record numbers, yet another indication after a trying year of how Alaskans take extra effort to support local businesses.