September 2018
In This Issue
In Unity There Is Strength
September 2018
Each year in September we take a look at the ever-growing activities of the Regional and Village Corporations established by the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. And fortunately for us, there is always exciting news to cover, from changes in leadership to acquisitions to new business lines to developing partnerships across almost every industry and throughout the world.
September 2018
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.
Building on Permafrost
When constructing in the Arctic or near-Arctic regions of the world where permafrost dominates, the adage “If it’s frozen, keep it frozen; if it’s thawed keep it thawed” provides a strong foundation. Doing this, however, is one of the greatest challenges for engineers and construction companies that specialize in building in some of the coldest places on Earth.
Alaska Native Corporations Work at Home
The 13th Inuit Circumpolar Council General Assembly took place in Utqiaġvik in July. During that assembly, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation CEO Rex Rock Sr. voiced his support for oil and gas development in the Arctic.
Heavy Lifting
It takes a lot of equipment to tame the Last Frontier—from bulldozers and skid loaders to excavators and forklifts, there is no lack of demand for construction equipment.
Cash for Community
Philanthropy is a crucial part of the culture at Alaska’s banks and credit unions.
Alaska Natives Share Culture, History
Alaska Native corporations have earned positive reputations for their work with government contracting and in the oil and gas industry. However, a number of corporations have balanced and diversified their portfolios with tourism industry assets.
Goldbelt Provides Alaska Expertise on a Global Scale
Goldbelt, Inc. is headquartered in Juneau, is an urban Alaska Native Corporation that was formed in 1974, named after a 33,000-acre mineralized zone in Southeast Alaska that stretches along the mainland from Frederick Sound to Berners Bay.
Digitized Trucking
In the trucking industry technological innovations—also referred to as “digitized trucking”—include everything from systems designed to detect and wake tired drivers to semi-autonomous operations to kinetic energy recovery systems, predictive GPS, and electronic log devices.
Responsible Pain Management
As the opioid crisis deepens in Alaska and the nation, a growing amount of misinformation about the laws, regulations, and recommendations impacting primary physicians and pain management specialists abounds.
Rock Steady
In Alaska there are six actively producing mines, two projects in permitting, and an additional four advanced exploration projects in play in 2018.
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