New President/CEO Takes the Helm of Alaska World Affairs Council
The executive board of the Alaska World Affairs Council (AKWorld) named Lisa Eyler as its new President and CEO. She succeeds Lise Kristiansen, who led AKWorld for sixteen years.
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June 2 Launch Date for Northern Pacific Airways
The launch date is set for Northern Pacific Airways, but not out of Anchorage. The first route connects the Los Angeles area to Las Vegas.
Alaska Commercial Co. Takes Over Point Hope Native Store
Tikigaq village corporation is handing operations of the Point Hope Native Store to rural retail chain Alaska Commercial Company.
New CFO for Denali State Bank
As the CFO, Dosch oversees the bank's assets and liabilities, securities portfolio, and finance
department.
UAF Researcher Contributes to Fusion Energy
David Newman, a physicist at the UAF Geophysical Institute, studies plasma, which has implications for advances in nuclear fusion energy.
The Rich Past and Uncertain Future of 7(i) and 7(j)
A brief but powerful provision of ANCSA has led to the dispersal of billions of dollars, but uncertain future revenue leads some to question its long-term viability.
R&M Staff Promoted to Senior Level Positions
Employees at engineering firm R&M Consultants have been promoted to senior level positions, reflecting years of experience and expertise in their respective fields.
Benches, Signs, and Flower Pots: Recommendations from the Project Anchorage Task Force
The Project Anchorage Task Force, formed by Mayor Dave Bronson, devised strategies to make the city more attractive to visitors, businesses, and residents.
Northrim Opens Kodiak Financial Center
Northrim Bank’s nineteenth full-service branch opened in Kodiak, including services from Northrim’s subsidiary, Residential Mortgage.
Turning Plastic Waste into Picnic Tables
PKS Consulting received the first prize in Mid Valley Recycling’s Recycling Contest. The cash award for $5,000 will be used to make picnic tables out of plastic lumber.