NPRA Lease Sale Shows Industry’s Interest Points North
While a federal oil and gas lease sale in Cook Inlet fizzled, a sale in the National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska attracted eleven interested companies.
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Milestone in Broadband Expansion with Final BEAD Funding Approval
Alaska’s final federal broadband awards unlock $629 million, with the largest shares going to Alaska Communications and GCI to connect 46,000 homes.
Native American Bank Approved for AIDEA Loan Participation Program
Native American Bank N.A. has been approved as an eligible financial institution under the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s Loan Participation Program, expanding access to long-term financing for Alaska businesses and tribal enterprises.
Doyon Finds New CEO at YKHC
Dan Winkelman is leaving Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation to take over as President and CEO of Doyon, Limited upon the departure in June of Aaron Schutt.
gBETA Chooses Six Alaska Businesses for Accelerator Support
EagleSong Alaska peony farm, beadedcloud, Bind, MyEyesAI, SuprSketch, and Tundra Electronics are chosen for intensive coaching and access to investors.
PND Engineers Hires, Promotes PEs
Sean Baski joins the firm after a career with the state transportation department, and professional certification earns Jhon Landicho a promotion.
New Senior Architect at UMIAQ Design
UMIAQ Design, a division of UIC Commercial Services, hired Seán Carlson, a member of the Anchorage Code Adoption Committee, as Senior Architect.
Siemers Appointed UAA Chancellor for the Long Haul
Interim UAA Chancellor Cheryl Siemers is appointed to serve in the position permanently, extending a career with the school that began in 2002.
Old Harbor Native Corporation Launches Tourism Subsidiary
Alaska Nuna Adventures is a new subsidiary of Old Harbor Native Corporation to expand Indigenous-led tourism across Kodiak Island, the village of Old Harbor, and Alaska more broadly.
Strategic C-Suite Realignment at Alaska Wealth Advisors
Dave Valdez transitions from Alaska Wealth Advisors’ COO to Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Marketing Officer Amber Frizzell takes over as COO.