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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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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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Congressman Don Young Officially Becomes a Member of the Roosevelt Conservation Caucus
Named after noted conservationist and American President Teddy Roosevelt, the RCC is an effort to champion the environmental legacy of conservatives by promoting market-based environmental stewardship and conservation legislation in Congress.
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Assessing Environments
No two environmental site assessments are the same. Each project has specific needs unique to its circumstances. That’s where firms like BGES, INC., Environmental Management Inc., and Shannon & Wilson, Inc. come in.
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Alaska Native Policy Center Policy Director Announced
First Alaskans Institute (FAI), a statewide Alaska Native nonprofit focused on advancing Alaska Natives for the next 10,000 years, is excited to share that Barbara ‘Wáahlaal Gíídaak Blake (Haida/Tlingit/Ahtna Athabascan) has recently been hired as its Alaska Native Policy Center Director.
Ahtna Hires, Promotions, and Certifications
Ahtna announced several employee changes within its subsidiaries, including hires, promotions, and new certifications.
Ana Grayson Promoted at BSNC
Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) shareholder Ana Grayson (formerly Swanson) was recently promoted to Corporate Communications Manager.
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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.