Arctic
Alaska is the only state in the union with Arctic shoreline. Our involvement in the Arctic not only affects the businesses operating here in the Last Frontier but global corporate interests as well. We cover all aspects of current and potential Arctic development whether that means oil and gas exploration, drilling, sustainability, wildlife protections, transportation, or infrastructure needs, Alaska Business stays on the forefront of Arctic issues.
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The Man Who Broke Through the Northwest Passage
The icebreaking tanker SS Manhattan was an oil company’s attempt to see if it might be profitable to move Alaska oil to the East Coast by plowing through the ice-clogged Northwest Passage.
A Powdery Idea to Reduce Sea-Ice Loss
A team of researchers has a plan to slow the melting of northern sea ice using a sand-like substance.
Coast Guard Discusses Developing Role in Arctic
The US Coast Guard’s Pacific Area commander discussed the service’s new Arctic Strategic Outlook, polar security cutters, and innovation efforts to improve maritime domain awareness in the high latitudes.
Iditarod: One of the Last Gold Rush Towns
Iditarod is a lonely place. A century ago, for a few years it was the largest city in Interior Alaska.
GCI, Wilson Center Deliver Arctic, National Security-Focused Dialogue
In a 5-part series on GCI Channel 907, Alaskans across the state can tune in to programming addressing international implications of a new, global Arctic, as well as local and regional impacts ranging from border security to food and water security.
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Tlingit & Haida Hire Shanley as Child Care Administrator
Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska announced the hiring of Jamie Shanley as Child Care Administrator for the Tribe’s new Little...
Tyonek Native Corporation—Defined by Quality, Dedicated People
Last year was one of outstanding growth for Tyonek Native Corporation (TNC), which saw its revenue increase 85 percent from 2017, reporting 2018 revenue of more than $144 million. This boosted TNC up twelve spots in our Top 49ers ranks, landing them at number 25.
Choggiung Makes a Striking 49er Debut
This year is the debut of Top 49er Choggiung Limited, the ANCSA village corporation for Dillingham. The corporation reported 2018 revenue of more than $95 million, propelling it to number thirty-five in the rankings.
Spotlight Business Profiles
Doyon, Limited
Matson
RISQ Consulting
Alaska USA
Personnel Plus
The Alaska Maritime Prevention & Response Network
Altman, Rogers & Co.
National Cooperative Bank
Calista Corporation
PIP Marketing, Signs, Print
Arctic Office Products
AFF Global Logistics
Avis Alaska
Siemens
Lynden Inc.
JEFFCO
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
Alaska Safety Alliance
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Mining in 2019: The Year in Review
November 2019
Following a year when metal prices were both up and down—sometimes dramatically; when international trade squabbles spooked investors to both enter and exit the metals markets; and when mining companies started the year cautiously bullish but ended it cautious bearish, those involved in Alaska mineral exploration, development, and production are once again asking themselves: “Where did we succeed, where did we fail, and where do we go from here?”