♦ December Special Section ♦

Alaska Native

Tlingit Opera
September saw the premier of Kutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles, an opera years in the making. Perseverance Theatre Company and Sealaska Heritage Institute co-produced the first Tlingit-language work of its kind, weaving together Indigenous artists of many talents.

Southcentral Foundation Behavioral Health Center
Southcentral Foundation has completed its new Behavioral Health Center, strengthening the organization’s health and wellness options in Anchorage.

Successful Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries of the regional and village ANCSA corporations operate around the world. Outside of Alaska, many are industry leaders pursuing projects that drive revenue back to the state to benefit ANCSA shareholders, regions, and Alaska in general.

The 8(a) Program
In August the US Small Business Administration issued a rule defining new requirements for businesses to participate in the 8(a) program.

Construction: Rebuilt for Healthcare
Healthcare clinics and offices often move into established buildings instead of new construction. What’s required to convert a retail or office space into an effective and welcoming healthcare environment?

Environmental: Site Investigation and Characterization
Long before any project breaks ground, owners need to know what they’re digging into. Many Alaska companies specialize in gathering exactly what data a company needs to form the foundation for a sound decision.

Finance: Enhancing Financial Education
Currently, Alaska gets an “F” for financial education (FinEd) in its schools, according to Tongass FCU CEO Helen Mickel. However, different organizations are doing several things to help support FinEd outside of schools, including the Junior Achievement program, Alaska Business Week, and Alaska Credit Union League Financial Reality Fairs.

Healthcare: Senior Care Facilities
Senior care covers a spectrum of care services, from in-home aides to fully-staffed care facilities with a range of services and amenities. Alaska houses a range of senior care facilities, ensuring our aging population is safe, healthy, and happy.

Professional Development: Characteristics of Leadership
This is the final installment of twelve articles by guest author Lincoln Garrick that explore key characteristics that good leaders avoid, with local leaders weighing in with their own experiences. For December: The Dark Triad

Mining: Small, Private Mine Remediation
Alaska has several flagship mines with production on a global scale. But for every one of those there are hundreds of smaller mining operations in the state. Regardless of size, all mine owners share a responsibility to leave the land in the best condition possible. How do smaller mines approach remediation when it’s time to hang up the shovel?

Business Development: Turning Federal Funds into Local Benefit
It’s no secret that Alaska relies on federal funding. Each federal dollar, on its own, can positively impact the state. But many local organizations and companies know how to leverage federal funds to get an even bigger bang out of every buck.

Business Development: The Coordination Dividend
Guest author Christian Muntean shares his expert advice for companies that are starting or acquiring but not quite harnessing the full potential value of their enterprise.

Transportation: The Road to King Cove
For a relatively short road, it’s been a long, long journey for a proposed road to King Cove. This article looks at the road’s history and recent updates on King Cove’s attempts to connect with a nearby community.