Alaska Music Census: The Bottom Line of Show Business
by Vanessa Orr | May 28, 2024 | Magazine, Media & Arts
ConocoPhillips Acquiring Marathon Oil Corporation for $22.5B
Two global oil companies with headquarters about 5 miles apart in Houston, Texas agreed to a $22.5 billion transaction.
Double-decker Buses Arrive for Juneau Cruise Ship Visitors
Less is more for Holland America and Princess Cruises in Juneau, where shuttles to Mendenhall Glacier are replaced with half as many double-decker buses.
Alaska Railroad Revives Train Ride to Alaska State Fair
For the first time since 2019, the Alaska Railroad will carry passengers to Palmer for three days on the final weekend of the Alaska State Fair.
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Ketchup and Conversations: Sustainable Energy with Added Equitability
General themes for the 2024 Alaska Sustainable Energy conference included global connections, equitability, and tempered expectations.
Subway Opens Nenana’s First Fast Food Franchise
With the opening of a Subway franchise, fast food has arrived in Nenana for the first time. Elijah Verhagen, who grew up in Nenana, brought the restaurant chain to his hometown.
Alaska Employment: 328,800 Jobs Keeps April Unemployment Steady at 4.6 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska remained at a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.6 percent in April, while the total number of jobs grew by 2.8 percent from the year before.
Legislative Session Ends with Changes for Energy, Healthcare, and Resource Industries
Lawmakers finished a $6 billion operating budget and enacted new legal frameworks for energy, health insurance, and natural resources industries.
Barrow Coastal Erosion Contract Goes to Brice Civil Constructors
The construction contract for the Barrow Coastal Erosion Project in Utqiaġvik goes to Brice Civil Constructors. The US Army Corps of Engineers–Alaska District awarded the first segment of the contract valued at approximately $60 million.
Systemcenter Expands into Alaska with Office Furniture Showroom
Office furniture dealer Systemcenter is opening a new showroom in Anchorage, becoming the exclusive dealer in Alaska of Haworth seating, tables, cabinets, and storage solutions.
July 12
It’s back! Alaska Business is hosting a celebration for our readers’ favorites at the 49th State Brewing Co. (on the rooftop, weather permitting). Gather on July 12, 2024, for a festive gathering honoring business excellence with live music, food, drinks, fun games, and more!
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Calista Corporation
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Personnel Plus
Thomas Head & Greisen, PC
SeaTac Marine
Lynden Inc.
American Marketing Association Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Doyon, Limited
Span Alaska Transportation
Oxford Assaying & Refining
SES Space & Defense
PeopleAK
JEFFCO Grounds Maintenance
Alaska Legal Services Corporation Appoints New Executive Director
Alaska Legal Services Corporation selected Maggie Humm as Executive Director, a position she had been holding on an interim basis for six months prior.
Calista Brice Hires Director of Safety and Risk
Calista Brice, a holding line for nineteen construction and environmental subsidiaries of Calista regional corporation, hired Mac Stevens as Director of Safety and Risk.
Bettisworth North Welcomes Senior Architect
David Popiel joined the Anchorage office of Bettisworth North Architects and Planners as a Senior Architect.
Alaska Music Census: The Bottom Line of Show Business
To quantify the impact of music on the state’s economy and society, the nonprofit Alaska Independent Musicians Initiative launched a census last year of musicians and support services.
ConocoPhillips Alaska Update: Plans for Greater Mooses Tooth 2, Nuna, and Willow
ConocoPhillips announced in December 2023 a Final Investment Decision to move forward with the Willow project, while construction continues in 2024 on the Nuna project. The company updates us on some of the most anticipated North Slope developments.
Wealth of the Arctic: Trade, trends, and opportunity at northern latitudes
Overall economic output from the Arctic is currently low compared to other global regions, but it has been increasing due to climate change and new technology.
2024 USACE Infrastructure Projects
The US Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District is preparing for a productive 2024 construction season, with major projects around the state.
Comparing MSHA & OSHA
The federal government has two administrations within the Department of Labor that oversee workplace safety: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
