Members Making Change Drive Raises More than $123,000
ANCHORAGE—The Alaska USA Foundation launched the sixth annual Members Making Change donation drive, both online and in Alaska USA Federal Credit Union branches.
The drive raised more than $123,000 from the generous donations of Alaska USA members and employees. This was the second year Alaska USA employees joined in the fundraising efforts through a voluntary payroll deduction, donating $71,700 of the total raised. The Alaska USA Foundation will use the collected funds to assist nonprofit organizations that provide needs-based programs that benefit children, veterans, and active duty military and their families in the communities the credit union serves.
“This year the Alaska USA Foundation completed an amazing milestone, surpassing more than $2 million distributed to charitable organizations,” said Dan McCue, executive director, Alaska USA Foundation. “This wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of Alaska USA members and employees.”
Passing the Keys to Employees: Avis Alaska Ends Family Ownership
Avis Alaska is celebrating seventy years as the state’s oldest and largest family-owned car rental company. However, the family recently sold the franchise to its employees. Get the inside scoop on AVIS’ transition to being employee owned.
Takeoff Speed: Student Pilots Fly into the Wild Blue
With 1 in 100 Alaskans certified to fly—or six times the national average, per capita—the state has a thriving network of flight schools. What resources are available for those looking to take to the skies?
Mainsail 10 Technology Improves TOTE’s Anchorage Terminal Operations
TOTE Maritime Alaska completed a hosted deployment at the Don Young Port of Alaska in Anchorage of the Mainsail 10 terminal operating system made by Tideworks Technology.
Also in this issue: building a company and planning an exit strategy; several ESOPs, and UAS’ foray into a new model for tuition. Enjoy!