Manufacturing Connections: A Trade Group Fresh from the Assembly Line
The recently formed Alaska Manufacturers Association is connecting makers, vendors, and innovators. Get to know the new trade group, its mission, and its activities.
Industry
Leadership Promotions and Additions at Mt. McKinley Bank
Mt. McKinley Bank promoted Kristie Dickerson, Lisa Smeltzer, and Evan Wilken, and veteran employee Annie Scott returns to bank leadership after stepping away to run a Montessori school.
As Federal Ground Shifts, Mining Industry Leaders Seek to Advance Projects
Mining industry leaders are optimistic about the federal government’s apparent favorable shift while acknowledging the need to make meaningful change.
Beyond the Blooms: Peony Producers Persevere
The Alaska peony industry has grown from one research plot to an international market with about 100 commercial growers. Julie Stricker with the UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Extension describes the diversity of peony products.
Matson Deploys Whale Spotting Technology to Avoid Ship Strikes
A new technology that leverages machine learning to analyze thermal images will help Matson container ships steer clear of marine mammals.
State Airports Implement Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to Enhance Accessibility
Alaska International Airport System staff introduce Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to assist travelers with non-visible disabilities.