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Nome Federal Building sold

Anchorage property company buys the underused Nome federal building.

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Posted 2012.04.11 04:11 PM

Kaladi Brothers Coffee sells new blend to benefit Bean's Café

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Posted 2012.04.06 05:01 PM

Alaska Construction Academies 2012 award winners

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Posted 2012.01.12 06:55 PM

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport picks up painting from Fairbanks gallery

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport picks up painting from Fairbanks gallery

Fairbanks gallery owner David Mollett delivers new local art to the Anchorage airport.

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Posted 2012.01.03 12:36 PM

Homer-based show airing on Discovery Channel

Homer-based show airing on Discovery Channel

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Posted 2011.12.27 03:32 PM


Alaska’s First Hackathon

AEDC is teaming up with the Municipality of Anchorage to host Alaska's first Hackathon June 15th-17th.

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Posted 2012.06.12 04:08 PM

AEDC March 2012 Employment Report

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Posted 2012.04.25 08:49 AM

Making a Smarter Planet

Making a Smarter Planet

Last week, IBM experts on global innovation technology visited us in Anchorage for the “Alaska Smarter Planet Executive Conference” for an amazing opportunity to bring Alaska business leaders a one-of-a-kind conference, focusing on the future of global technology and innovation. At the conference, business leaders heard from Senator Mark Begich on his perspectives on Federal issues related to broadband and the changing world of technology.

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Posted 2012.04.16 09:24 AM

AEDC February 2012 Employment Report

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Posted 2012.04.11 01:42 PM


Week in Review: April 26

Stocks advanced on better earnings numbers and dividend increases. The S&P 500 gained +1.8% to end the week at 1,582.

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Posted 2013.04.29 09:05 AM

Week in Review: April 12

The stock market surged ahead last week despite any specific or discernible catalyst.

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Posted 2013.04.15 03:18 PM

Week in Review: April 5

Stocks sold off on Friday after disappointing numbers from the jobs market were released.

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Posted 2013.04.09 10:45 AM

Week in Review: March 22

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Posted 2013.03.25 07:19 AM

Week in Review: March 15

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Posted 2013.03.15 03:46 PM


Gulf ratz discussion continues

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council heard several hours of public perspectives today on a future Gulf of Alaska bycatch management action.

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Posted 2013.06.09 08:39 PM

Gulf of Alaska nonpollock trawlers limited to 7500 kings

Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell motioned for bycatch limit in the Gulf of Alaska nonpollock trawl fleet after significant public testimony.

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Posted 2013.06.08 05:35 PM

North Pacific council makes observer program recommendations

The council asked for certain updates to the 2014 deployment plan, suggested information the council would like to see in future reports from the National Marine Fisheries Service and adopted the agency’s strategic plan for electronic monitoring.

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Posted 2013.06.07 05:31 PM

Council hears agency, public feedback on marine observer program

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council's discussion of the new marine observer program began today with reports from the National Marine Fisheries Service as well as members of the public.

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Posted 2013.06.06 08:12 PM

Council OKs sideboard removal for freezer longliners

Non-American Fisheries Act freezer longliners with sideboard limits for the Gulf of Alaska Pacific cod fishery may be able to remove those sideboards, if all vessels in fishery agree in a set time period.

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Posted 2013.06.06 08:12 PM

Rationalized fishing rights have buoyed Alaska fisheries

Alaska has long been at the forefront of global fisheries, benefiting from the rich waters of the Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska. The Alaska fishing fleet is one of the largest in the world, with state of the art modern vessels that can operate in any weather condition. The capital investment required to support this fleet is tremendous, and it has been supported through the privatization of fishing rights.

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Posted 2012.02.09 01:11 PM

Asset based lending: no longer the business loan of last resort

Asset Based Lending has matured and become part of the business mainstream.

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Posted 2012.02.09 01:11 PM

Five keys to get a “Yes” for a small business loan

Five keys to get a “Yes” for a small business loan

What does it really take for a small business owner to get a loan from a bank today? It’s one of the top questions our bankers hear – and I would like to share our answer to this question.

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Posted 2011.10.17 04:09 PM

‘Creating a Culture of Courage’ in a risky post-recession landscape: An interview with Cindy Solomon

‘Creating a Culture of Courage’ in a risky post-recession landscape: An interview with Cindy Solomon

Nationally recognized speaker, consultant and executive coach Cindy Solomon knows a thing or two about courage. In fact, Solomon regularly works with companies to create a culture of courage that drives innovation in this post-recession business economy. That’s why she was surprised to find herself full of fear on the Demon Drop, a thrill ride in the Midwest that suspends riders and asks them to drop themselves from 153 feet.

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Posted 2011.10.07 12:48 PM

Working Benefits Blog


Your Weight Is Everyone’s Business

Media outlets around the country were in a frenzy this week as the news broke about the “secret” lap band surgery of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. While the Governor dismisses the attention and says “My weight is no one else’s business,” the incredible reaction from media and those focused on his public image clearly prove otherwise.

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Posted 2013.05.13 02:50 PM - Holly Parsons, The Wilson Agency

Disasters Happen – Are Your Employees Prepared?

There are some stunning statistics that speak to the fact that most employers are not prepared to handle a disaster.

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Posted 2013.05.06 09:48 AM - Bill Olson

Healthcare Reform is a Data Hog

As an employee benefit firm, we are overcoming cost issues through a sophisticated system of data analysis. But, as an employer, it’s important to look at your current Human Resource Information System (HRIS) or you’ll be sure to be run over by the reporting provisions of Healthcare Reform.

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Posted 2013.05.06 09:47 AM - Mike Humphrey, The Wilson Agency

Why exercise alone won’t get you to your weight-loss goal

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Posted 2013.04.22 09:28 AM - Ginny Grupp, MS, CPT, PES

The Best Cost Reduction Solution in Healthcare

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation recently published a report from key health care stakeholders on what their suggestions are to control costs and improve quality.

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Posted 2013.04.15 03:20 PM - Holly Parsons, The Wilson Agency

Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

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Posted 2013.04.09 10:49 AM - Jennifer Bundy Cobb, The WIlson Agency

Cost Management

In our business, one of the complaints we never stop hearing is, “my benefits are too expensive”.

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Posted 2013.04.04 05:21 PM - Michael Humphrey, The Wilson Agency

New Health Care Reform News: Eligibility Waiting Periods

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) continue to issue details on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

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Posted 2013.03.25 07:17 AM - The Wilson Agency

Three Ways to Make Health Insurance Strategic

Most small business owners want to provide their staff a list of employee benefits for two primary reasons: to recruit and retain employees.

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Posted 2013.03.11 11:39 AM - Holly Parsons, The Wilson Agency

Let Food Be Thy Medicine ~ Hippocrates

I recently stumbled upon a book that someone recommended to me awhile ago, but I never had the interest, time or memory to go get it. It’s called The China Study and I am probably forever changed by what I’m reading.

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Posted 2013.03.04 03:18 PM - Holly Parsons, The Wilson Agency

Solution to Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums

As it came time to sign up for benefits this year, I had some specific questions.

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Posted 2013.02.22 04:21 PM - Lissa McKinney, The Wilson Agency

Are you stuck?

Happy New Year! I’m Ginny Grupp and I am thrilled to be bringing you a monthly blog sponsored by The Wilson Agency that will focus on health and fitness.

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Posted 2013.02.15 04:24 PM - The Wilson Agency

4 Reasons To Offer Voluntary Benefits

I am always pleased when I see a company offering voluntary benefits to their staff because I know they’re being offered an opportunity to protect themselves and their families.

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Posted 2013.02.05 02:14 PM - Bobby Cox, guest commentary

The Real “Essential” Benefit

There is a lot of talk lately about the “Essential Benefits” required by health care reform. While these are important from a medical stand point, there’s another essential benefit that is often overlooked by employers.

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Posted 2013.01.25 02:31 PM - Terry Allard, The Wilson Agency

BLOG: Resolve to become a better leader in the new year

Effective leadership is a key component of success. Whether it’s leadership within an organization, your family or other group, leaders who are able to inspire others through word and deed will lead their team and themselves to astounding success.

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Posted 2012.02.06 11:38 AM

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