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Tuesday, November 21, 2023McConnell Named President and CEO of Alaska Communications
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Communications board of directors has named Matthew (Matt) McConnell president and chief executive officer. McConnell is an accomplished CEO, COO, entrepreneur, community leader, board chairman, independent director and Fortune 50 executive with more than three decades of experience driving profitable growth in technology companies. He brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial and corporate experience to Alaska Communications. McConnell’s leadership roles include serving
Monday, November 20, 2023SBA Administration Guzman Encourages Shopping Small November 25 for Small Business Saturday 11/13/2023
NEWS RELEASE PRESS OFFICERelease Date: Nov. 13, 2023 Contact: press_office@sba.gov, www.sba.gov/newsRelease Number: 23-88 Follow us on X, Facebook, Blogs& Instagram SBA Administrator Guzman Encourages Shopping SmallNovember 25 for Small Business Saturday® WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, is
Wednesday, November 01, 2023Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Step in Expanding Access to Capital and Filling Lending Gaps in Underserved Communities
PRESS OFFICERelease Date: Nov. 1, 2023 Contact: press_office@sba.gov, www.sba.gov/newsRelease Number: 23-86 Follow us on X, Facebook, Blogs& Instagram Biden-Harris Administration Takes Historic Step in Expanding Access to Capital and Filling Lending Gaps in Underserved CommunitiesNew Licenses Mark Milestone Achievement in Biden-Harris Administration Efforts to Increase Access to Capital WASHINGTON - Today, Administrator Isabel Guzman, head of
Monday, March 20, 2023Fairbanks North Star Borough Named 2023 ‘Great American Defense Community’
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2023 Fairbanks North Star Borough Named 2023 ‘Great American Defense Community’Washington, D.C. – Fairbanks North Star Borough, home to Fort Wainwright, Eielson Air Force Base, Fort Greely and Clear Space Force Station, is one of five communities across the country selected as a 2023 Great American Defense Community. The Association of Defense Communities (ADC) announced the five selected communities in conjunction with USAA, the program’s official sponsor, at the Defense
Sunday, January 01, 2023Kinross Alaska earns two recognitions
Kinross Alaska wrapped up its year with two recognitions — one for its director of environmental affairs and one for the business as a whole. Bartly Kleven with Kinross Alaska is one of successful four nominees from Kinross Gold to be in 2022 Inspirational Women in Mining 100, according to a Kinross announcement. The Women in Mining 100 is an annual initiative by Women in Mining — UK “where 100 women are honored for their accomplishments and leadership.” The Women in Mining — UK notes that Kleven’s
Thursday, December 29, 2022Growing a Successful Fairbanks Business: Fool-Proof Tips for Your Venture
When you start your small business, you want to see it grow into a successful company. When you feel like you are gaining forward momentum, do not slow down. There are over 32 million small businesses within the U.S. To remain successful, you must find ways to set yourself apart from the crowd. Structure Your Business Appropriately Your business's structure does not have to remain the same throughout the life of your company. As you experience growth, your initial structure might not fit anymore. Many
Monday, November 21, 2022Deciding What Type of Business to Pursue in Fairbanks, Alaska
The first step in starting a business here in Fairbanks, Alaska, is deciding what type of business you want to start. This can be a huge task, especially if you're not sure where to begin. But don't worry — we're here to help! In this article, we'll walk you through some of the key factors you should consider when deciding what type of business is right for you. Keep reading to learn more!Think Over Your Skills and Experience One of the first things you should do when deciding what type of business to
Monday, November 07, 2022Vital Steps for Establishing a Business in the Greater Fairbanks Community
If you're a born leader and entrepreneur, opportunities abound for you to launch a business and benefit the world. Before you try to help the masses, why not focus on how you can accomplish good through an enterprise in your home community of Fairbanks? Follow these steps to begin a company locally and profit from home court advantage. 1. Understand Local Demand The key to business success is meeting market demand. Use surveys and industry data to determine the number of people desiring your product,
Wednesday, August 10, 2022How to Build a Business with Sustainability in Mind
Building a business that is eco-friendly has many benefits apart from minimizing the impact of carbon emissions on the environment. Sustainable businesses can also be cost savers because you are continually looking for ways to minimize waste and maximize resources simultaneously. So if you're interested in making your business more “earth friendly,” here are a few things to consider before you go for it.Why you should want to go green There's no doubt about it: Green businesses are on the rise because
Wednesday, April 13, 2022$1 million Kinross gift boosts Troth Yeddha’ initiative
$1 million Kinross gift boosts Troth Yeddha’ initiative CONTACTS: Marmian Grimes, UAF, 907-474-7902, mlgrimes@alaska.edu <mailto:mlgrimes@alaska.edu> Brenna Schaake, Kinross, 907-490-6132, Brenna.Schaake@kinross.com <mailto:Brenna.Schaake@kinross.com> Cheyenna Kuplack, Doyon, 907-459-2097, kuplackc@doyon.com <mailto:kuplackc@doyon.com> A $1 million donation from Kinross will bring the Troth Yeddha’ Indigenous Studies Center one step closer to reality. The gift, announced Tuesday evening,
Monday, December 06, 2021Kinross Alaska celebrates first gold pour from Gil-Sourdough
On November 10, Kinross Alaska celebrated a significant milestone with its first gold pour from the Gil-Sourdough mine! The Gil mine held its official groundbreaking ceremony in September and expects to add 80-100 jobs in Alaska and produce approximately 160,000 Au eq. oz. over a two-year mine life. The satellite deposits are located 13 kilometres from Fort Knox, with Gil ore processed at the mill. Leadership from Kinross Alaska, as well as Gil project leaders and employees who played a key role in the
Monday, October 04, 2021Kinross Fort Knox holds groundbreaking ceremony at Gil-Sourdough!
On September 23, Kinross Fort Knox held the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Gil mine! Current and former Kinross employees who helped bring this project to life over its three decades attended the groundbreaking ceremony, along with Governor of Alaska Mike Dunleavy and other key local and state officials and representatives. The event concluded with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by the first blast in the pit. The Gil mine has been 35+ years in the making and was initially explored from
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Friday, August 13, 2021Kinross Alaska partners with Trout Unlimited for Alaska Abandoned Mine Restoration Initiative
NEWS RELEASE Kinross Alaska partners with Trout Unlimited for Alaska Abandoned Mine Restoration InitiativeCommits US$540,000 in support of restoration of Resurrection Creek in collaboration with United States Forest Service Fairbanks, Alaska – For Immediate Release – Kinross and Trout Unlimited are pleased to announce their partnership on the joint Alaska Abandoned Mine Restoration Initiative. The Company has made an initial commitment of US$540,000 over the next three years in support of the
