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Alaska Businesses Build Partnership First, Then New Marine Vessel
Bay Welding, based in Homer, launched a new boat they just finished building, the Goldbelt Seawolf, commissioned for Goldbelt Transportation.
Richard Strutz Serving as Interim CEO
Sitnasuak Native Corporation (SNC) announces Mr. Richard Strutz is serving as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 9, 2019…
Strong Vision and Steady Growth
Bering Straits Native Corporation has grown as a company in large part because the leadership driving the company has grown and evolved. President and CEO Gail R. Schubert is an original BSNC shareholder, an Inupiaq Eskimo born and raised in Unalakleet.
Alaska Native Filmmaker Wins National Award
Alaska-born, Iñupiaq filmmaker Alexis Sallee’s directorial debut was awarded first place in the national 2019 She Directed Filmmaker contest, selected by voters and judges from more than 400 entries.
Alaska Native Justice Center Receives Prestigious National Award
The Alaska Native Justice Center is one of six organizations nationwide to be honored with the 2019 Paul H. Chapman Award from the Foundation for the Improvement of Justice.
UIC Welcomes Golick as GM of Rockford Corporation
John Golick has recently joined UIC as General Manager of the Rockford Corporation. Golick has nearly thirty years of experience in general and mechanical…
AIDEA Board Approves Conduit Bonds Issuance
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Board has unanimously approved a resolution that authorizes AIDEA to issue up to $145,000,000 in conduit revenue bonds to finance a Tanana Chiefs Conference project in various Interior Alaska communities.
National Safety Council Recognizes NMS with Industry Leader Awards
The food service teams at Red Dog Mine, BP’s Main Construction Camp and Tarmac Camp, and the housekeeping teams at Hilcorp’s Milne Point unit are all award recipients.
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.
Sealaska Heritage’s Walter Soboleff Building Wins Leed Gold Certification
The United States Green Building Council has awarded Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Soboleff Building a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold rating, making it the second structure in Southeast Alaska to win gold status.
Right Moves Submission Guidelines
Alaska Business is happy to help you spread the word about Alaska hires, promotions, and professional certifications. Below are the guidelines and expectations you should have regarding Right Moves submissions for the website, social media, and print...
Meet the Alaska Natives Who Gave ‘Molly of Denali’ an Authentic Voice
The groundbreaking new PBS KIDS series, Molly of Denali, premiered this week on PBS stations. Here are the profiles of six people whose efforts gave the show its Alaska Native authenticity.
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Out of the Mine and into the Smelter
September 2019
Mining has long been a key fixture of Alaska’s economy. On a small scale, people flock to the 49th state to tour different operations. Kennecott Mine was once a booming copper mining site and is now a National Historic Landmark, attracting tourists eager to visit the ghost town and get a feel of the Gold Rush era it once dominated.