Unconventional Conventions: COVID-19 Drives Innovation for Meetings and Conferences in Alaska

Unconventional Conventions: COVID-19 Drives Innovation for Meetings and Conferences in Alaska

As the coronavirus pandemic persists, going virtual takes on a deeper meaning for larger-scale events where people have traditionally gathered in person for training, education, and networking. Many Alaska organizations are converting their conventions, conferences, and other meetings to online or hybrid options that are safe for attendees.

The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) is a somewhat nebulous term associated with a plethora of technological advancements that are helping enhance the lives of consumers and business operations. These interconnected objects, which have unique identifiers, have the distinct capability of collecting and transferring data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.

Managing Workplace Risk

Managing Workplace Risk

Risk management can help businesses protect themselves, their workers, and the public. It can also help companies meet the legal and ethical requirements of providing a safe work environment.

Alaska’s Shipshape(d) Economy

Alaska’s Shipshape(d) Economy

The cruise industry is crucial to Alaska tourism and the state’s financial well-being. The industry includes approximately 2,180 Alaska businesses that provide tours, activities, and services to the cruise lines and their passengers, according to Cruise Lines International Association

Convenient and Brick-Free

Convenient and Brick-Free

Financial institutions have been consistently building up their virtual banking services to better accommodate their customers. Virtual banking—often referred to as online banking or electronic banking—is essentially the equivalent of traditional banking over the internet.