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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

Blog: Building Alaska

New Homes are Less Expensive to Maintain

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Posted 2012.04.11 09:20 AM

Home Builders Stress Need to Prevent Taxation on Phantom Income

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Posted 2012.03.12 10:15 AM

NAHB Remodelers Applauds Inhofe Bill to Improve Lead Paint Rule and Reduce Regulatory Burden

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Posted 2012.03.05 09:52 AM

Housing Affordability Reaches Record Level as Tight Credit Conditions Impede Housing Market

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Posted 2012.02.20 10:17 AM

N. Claiborne Porter, CGP, CGR, Named 2011 Certified Graduate Remodeler of the Year by NAHB

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Posted 2012.02.03 08:54 AM

Commercial salmon season begins

Strange spring weather aside, some salmon are swimming back to Alaska, and commercial fisheries are getting started.

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Posted 2013.05.23 04:39 PM

Razor clam bag and possesion limit decreased for Kenai Peninsula

Clammers on the Kenai Peninsula may keep just 25 clams per day under decreased bag and possession limits announced Monday.

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Posted 2013.05.20 12:13 PM

Non-pelagic trawlers hit halibut limit in Gulf, BSAI plaice TAC achieved

The National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS, announced today that the directed trawl fishery for deep-water species had reached its second seasonal apportionment of halibut.

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Posted 2013.05.16 04:48 PM

IPHC announces new advisory board members

Americans make up the majority of the new 16-member Management Strategy Advisory Board.

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Posted 2013.05.10 04:00 PM

ADFG says Kenai River kings could be the smallest early run measured

Sport fishermen targeting king salmon on the Kenai River will mainly be restricted to catch and release fishing for the start of the season.

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Posted 2013.05.09 03:50 PM

Blog: Follow the Money

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Posted 2013.04.22 09:28 AM

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

Blog: The Leadership Geek

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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