New Team Members at Bristol Bay Native Corporation
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Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) added new members to its team at headquarters and in its region. BBNC looks forward to the contributions they will make to BBNC, its shareholders, and the Bristol Bay region.
Stevi Angasan
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Erin Wassillie
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Stevi Angasan was hired as the Village Resource Specialist in Naknek, and Erin Wassillie was hired as Village Resource Specialist in Togiak. Both Angasan and Wassillie will play key roles in providing direct support to BBNC shareholders, spouses, and descendants, within their communities as well as surrounding communities.
Michael Etuckmelra
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Michael Etuckmelra was hired as an IT Apprentice. In this role, Etuckmelra will gain hands-on experience and technical training to support BBNC’s IT department.
Ketchikan Indian Community Launching First Tribal Wellness Center at Salmon Falls Resort
Ketchikan Indian Community acquired Salmon Falls Resort to convert from commercial tourism into the first residential substance abuse detox center in Southeast.
GCI Invests $12M in Cordova Telecom Subsea Cable to Southeast
GCI adds $12 million to Cordova Telecom Cooperative’s FISH in SEAK subsea fiber optic cable to Southeast, expected to deploy in 2027.
Taking Care of Business: Regional Corporations Score Achievements
In this roundup, some of the twelve Alaska Native regional corporations share recent news, projects, and ongoing benefits for their communities.
Also in this issue: building a company and planning an exit strategy; several ESOPs, and UAS’ foray into a new model for tuition. Enjoy!