Alaska Unemployment Rate Down as More Sectors Rebound
Alaska’s unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.3 percent in December, as more industry sectors count more jobs than three years ago.
Author: alaskabusiness
Regal Cinemas Closing Tikahtnu Stadium 16
As part of a nationwide downsizing, Regal Cinemas is closing one of its three multiplex movie theaters in Anchorage, the Tikahtnu Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX.
GCI Promotes Its First Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The first person to hold the position of Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at GCI is a 25-year veteran of the telecom company.
Alaska USA Rebrands as “Global Credit Union”
Following last year’s merger with Spokane-based Global Credit Union, Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is taking on the name of its smaller component, reflecting an international reach.
Wells Fargo Cutting Back on Mortgages While Focusing on Lending to Minorities
Once the largest player in the mortgage market, Wells Fargo is stepping back while focusing its home lending business on bank customers in minority communities.
Construction Contract Agreement for Makushin Geothermal Project
Ounalashka Corporation and Chena Power are contracting with Ormat Technologies on the $235 million project.
Repeat Winner of ‘Golden Carrot’ Award
For the second year in a row, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources’ “Golden Carrot” award for promoting locally grown products goes to The Roaming Root Cellar.
Interior Gas Utility Adopts Purchase, Manufacturing Agreements
The Interior Gas Utility is looking to the North Slope, instead of Cook Inlet, for a long-term energy supply, agreeing with Harvest Alaska to build a new LNG plant.
Environmental Engineer Joins Nortech Team
Jason Gresehover recently joined the staff at Nortech as an environmental engineer.
OneWeb Launch Strengthens Satellite Internet Service
The latest launch of OneWeb satellites promises to strengthen telecommunications service already active in some of Alaska’s remotest communities.