Eklutna Appoints Foster as CEO
The Eklutna Board of Directors announced the promotion of Kyle Foster to CEO. Foster joined the Eklutna team as general manager in July 2020. As the CEO, he leads the parent company as well as provides leadership and works with the senior management teams of Eklutna’s subsidiaries, Eklutna Services, the natural resources division, and Eklutna Construction & Maintenance. Foster received his bachelor’s in international business from Seattle Pacific University and his master’s in business administration from West Texas A&M University.
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KeyBank Promotes Small Business Relationship Manager for Alaska
KeyBank promoted Garet Plantz to Small Business Relationship Manager for Alaska, providing personalized expertise across deposit, lending, cash management, and merchant processing needs.
Great Harvest Bread Co. Opens Wasilla Location
Alaska’s third Great Harvest Bakery and Café location opened in Wasilla March 13, bringing breads and baked goods made with Montana wheat to Mat-Su customers.
Native American Bank Approved for AIDEA Loan Participation Program
Native American Bank N.A. has been approved as an eligible financial institution under the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority’s Loan Participation Program, expanding access to long-term financing for Alaska businesses and tribal enterprises.
