Four Alaska Communities Chosen for Resilience Projects
Igiugig, McGrath, Nikolski, and St. George are among a dozen US communities chosen for the next round of a federal resilience project.
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Northrim Bank Invests in University Business Education
Northrim Bank gifted $259,500 to fund UA System initiatives that advance research about the state’s economy and fiscal policy.
Unemployment Rate Down Slightly to 4.7% in May
Alaska’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped slightly to 4.7 percent in May.
Alaskan Returns to Coffman Engineers to Lead Carbon Capture and Hydrogen Transition
Justin Freeman rejoins Coffman to lead a companywide initiative spearheading the CCUS and hydrogen market strategy, the development of internal capabilities, and managing CCUS and hydrogen projects across the country.
Fairbanks Concert Association Names Marie-Sylvestre Oleson Executive Director
The new Executive Director of the Fairbanks Concert Association (FCA) is Marie-Sylvestre Olesen, effective July 6.
Jenna Wright Joins AEDC as Vice President
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) brought aboard Jenna Wright as Vice President, responsible for managing and supporting strategies, programs, and initiatives that foster a diverse, prosperous, and sustainable Anchorage economy.