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Schwarz and Widmer Join Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot
The law firm of Birch Horton Bittner & Cherot is pleased to announce that attorneys Michael Schwarz and Matt Widmer have joined the firm.
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‘Plans Are Nothing, Planning Is Everything’
The deciding factor of whether or not to create a contingency plan shouldn’t hinge solely on whether a company’s particular industry is regulated.
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When Biologists Stocked Alaska with Wolves
In 1960 the Alaska Department of Fish and Game conducted a wolf-planting experiment on Coronation Island in southeast Alaska. Alaska’s only wolf-stocking experiment taught biologists the importance of habitat size.
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Boltz Hired as Executive Director of Challenge Alaska
The Challenge Alaska Board of Directors is pleased to announce that J. Nathan Boltz has been selected as Executive Director. In his new role, Boltz will…
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Marginal Metal
Ferrous metals usually have less value by weight, which can make profit margins thin for scrap yards when prices drop, especially in places like Alaska with high transportation costs.
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Providence Names New Chief Executive Officer of Providence Alaska Medical Center
ANCHORAGE—Providence Health & Services Alaska has named Ella Goss, MSN, RN, as chief executive officer of Providence Alaska Medical Center
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Denali National Park and Preserve Seeks Feedback on Kantishna and Wonder Lake Planning Effort
The National Park Service is exploring ways to provide and support additional recreational use in the Kantishna and Wonder Lake areas of Denali National Park.
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AEA Announces New Village Energy Efficiency Program Grants
The Alaska Energy Authority is soliciting grant applications from eligible communities under a new Village Energy Efficiency Program initiative.
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In This Issue
Distinguishing Differences in Financial Institutions
August 2019
There are thousands of financial institutions in Alaska, providing everything from checking and savings accounts to loans and investment solutions. Banks and credit unions are among the most prominent financial services companies serving Alaskans.