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Wednesday, September 06, 2023News Release: 9/6/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 6, 2023 Usibelli Coal Mine employees celebrate 1,000 days worked without a lost-time accident Healy, AK – Usibelli Coal Mine, the only operating coal mine in Alaska, is committed to excellence in safety and sustainability. Today, the mine proudly announces a significant achievement in workplace safety as its dedicated employees have worked 1,000 consecutive days without a lost time accident. This remarkable accomplishment underscores Usibelli's unwavering commitment to the
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
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, 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,
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