$1.9M Federal Grant for The Kuskokwim Corporation Sawmill
The Kuskokwim Corporation’s nonprofit affiliate receives $1.9 million in US Commerce Department funds to develop a sawmill to produce local building materials.
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Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Gets More Than $5M to Boost Seafood Sales
Funds from three federal sources help Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute develop a pet food brand and improve overseas market potential, among other projects.
Golden Valley Electric Association Gets $100M Loan for Clean Energy
Golden Valley Electric Association received a $100 million clean energy loan to tap nearby solar power, with $60 million eligible for forgiveness thanks to a partnership with Doyon, Limited.
Alaska Employment: 339,100 Jobs Drops Unemployment in May to 4.5 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska dropped slightly in May to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.5 percent, while the total number of jobs grew by 2.8 percent from the year before.
Fairbanks Airport Director Tapped for Anchorage Position
The director of Fairbanks International Airport, Angie Spear, has a new assignment as Interim Airport Director at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, succeeding former lieutenant governor Craig Campbell.
Labor Department Joins with US Army for New Career Pathway
The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is the latest employer partnering with the US Army PaYS program to help soldiers make their next career move.