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Alaska’s government agencies work closely with and for the business community. Federal, state, and local government provides jobs to thousands of Alaskans and is one of the state’s largest employment sectors. Government plays a vital role in commerce providing both resources and necessary oversight. Alaska Business brings reads current news on the state’s government officials, policies, and contracts.
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December Employment Down 0.3 Percent from Last Year; Unemployment Rate at 6.3 Percent
December employment was down an estimated 0.3 percent, or 900 jobs, from December 2017. Retail, manufacturing and professional and business services each lost 400 jobs while information and financial activities each fell by 200.
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New GM Named for Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility
Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced the appointment of Mark Corsentino as the new General Manager (GM) of the Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU). Mark will replace Brett Jokela, who is retiring after serving as AWWU’s GM for six years.
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GCI Helps Ease Impact of Government Shutdown for Federal Employees
GCI customers who work for the federal government and are affected by the partial shutdown can now set up payment plans for GCI services for the duration of the event.
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Dunleavy Announces AGDC Board Changes and Appointments
JUNEAU—Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy announced key changes and appointments to the seven-member board of directors governing the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC). Governor Dunleavy named Department of Labor Commissioner Tamika Ledbetter and...
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Every summer, scores of tourists and fishermen flock to the Kenai Peninsula, home to world-class salmon fisheries, spectacular scenery, and abundant wildlife.
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Alaska Native Regional Corporation Review
Fiscal year 2017 marked another year of growth for Alaska’s Native Regional Corporations, which brought in billions of dollars to the state and employ tens of thousands of Alaskans.
Optimism in Oil
There’s been positive news coming out of Alaska’s onshore and offshore Arctic oil operations.
Showing Off the Last Frontier
In a state in which tourism is a major economic driver, it’s not surprising that Alaska Native corporations would establish and operate their own visitor attractions.
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Junior Achievement Turns 100
January 2019
Locally, Junior Achievement of Alaska has been helping students better understand business and economics for forty-six years. Based in Anchorage with a staff of three, Junior Achievement of Alaska serves more than 14,500 students in fifty-five communities around the state. Many past Junior Achievement students have gone on to become successful professionals and continue to serve as classroom volunteers to help raise the next generation of business leaders.