Ounce of Prevention, Barrel of Cure
by Alexandra Kay | Aug 17, 2026
Ounce of Prevention, Barrel of Cure
by Alexandra Kay | Aug 17, 2026
$2.3M in Federal Grants for Seward Shipyard Operators
The US Maritime Administration awarded grants to JAG Alaska and Catalyst Marine Engineering to acquire new equipment for their Seward shipyard operations.
ConocoPhillips Welcomes First Oil from Coyote Project in Kuparuk Unit
ConocoPhillips Alaska announced that the Coyote 3SX development delivered crude to the metering valve on Friday, August 7.
Support Structure: Endeavor Foundation Joins Philanthropic Field
A $500,000 gift to The Dome is the public launch of Endeavor Foundation, a “supporting vehicle” for philanthropy by real estate developer Jonathan Rubini.
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Wells Fargo Consolidates Two Midtown Branches into One
A new Wells Fargo bank at a former Denny’s location on Denali Street consolidates two former Midtown Anchorage branch locations into one.
Anchor Point Greenhouse Chosen as 2026 Farm Family of the Year
The Poindexters, owners of Anchor Point Greenhouse, are the Alaska Farm Family of the Year for 2026 upon the farm’s 50th anniversary.
University of Alaska Regents Abolish Nonresident Tuition Surcharge
The University of Alaska Board of Regents voted to eliminate nonresident tuition, starting next year, setting rates equal to in-state tuition.
Contango Celebrates Lucky Shot Activities in Hatcher Pass
Contango Silver and Gold celebrates ownership of Hatcher Pass mines it formerly leased with an open house and rock-breaking ceremony.
Alaska Business Earns TABPI Honors for Cover Illustration, Photography
Trade Associations Business Publications International honored this magazine with a Silver award for a digital design cover and an Honorable Mention for a photographic cover, both published in 2025.
Global Credit Union Opens Branch in Utqiaġvik
Global Credit Union, in partnership with Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, opened its newest branch inside the AC Stuaqpak supermarket in Utqiaġvik.
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August 18, 2026
State of the Borough Luncheon
Join Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce members for updates from the Matanuska-Susitna Borough on why the Mat-Su is the “Land of More Opportunity.”
August 24, 2026
Western Caucus and Alaska Business Leaders Breakfast
Join the members of the Western Caucus Foundation and Alaska business leaders for a timely discussion on the policies and opportunities shaping Alaska’s economic future.
August 26 – 27, 2026
2026 Alaska Oil and Gas Association Conference
Join the Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) for its 2026 conference. AOGA is putting forward an all-star lineup with top-tier speakers from across Alaska and the United States.
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Alaska Pacific University
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
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Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
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American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
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Doyon, Limited
Oxford Assaying & Refining
ASRC Energy Remediation
MTA Finds New CFO at Providence
Rebecca “Becky” Rudd has been named as MTA’s new CFO and is working alongside retiring CFO Laurie Browning to support a smooth transition.
Marketing and HR Professionals Join R&M Consultants’ Business Services Department
Siobhan Johansen and Carly Guthrie join R&M Consultants as Proposal Manager and Human Resources Generalist, respectively.
Rasmuson Foundation Names Director of Grants Management
Rasmuson Foundation named Elizabeth Dickinson, previously from Catholic Social Services, as Director of Grants Management.
Ounce of Prevention, Barrel of Cure
Oil spill response: who does it, how do they prepare, what type of incidents do they respond to, and what occupies their time between incidents?
Anchorage Airport: New Routes, Major Investments
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is now ranked #1 in the US for cargo volume and #3 in the world. How is the state-owned airport accommodating growth in cargo and passengers?
Characteristics of Leadership: Indecisiveness
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when indecisive leaders paralyze an organization.
The Vacancy Chain: Transitions Expose Leaders
Manager effectiveness isn’t a single measurement; it is a system of three components: results, environment, and capacity. Brian Walch describes a scenario where all is not as fine as it appears.
Characteristics of Leadership: Recklessness
Throughout 2026, this series on effective leadership interviews knowledgeable Alaskans and shares their methods of aligning values with ethical conduct. This month’s topic: when risk-taking crosses the line into recklessness.