2006 Top Women-Owned Businesses directory.If you are a woman and have at least 51 percent ownership in a business, and have revenues of at least $250,000 (or just under), and are not included on this list, then send information to Stacie Hamill at Alaska Business Monthly by mail to 501 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Suite 100; by fax to 907-279-2900; by phone at 907-276-4373; or by e-mail to circ@akbizmag.com so you can be surveyed next year. Only those companies that completed surveys were included in this listing. PUBLISHER'S PICKS: Companies to Watch Closely * Allure Day Spa A day spa is a business establishment which people visit for personal care treatments such as massages and facials. It is similar to a beauty salon in that it is only visited for the duration of the treatment. & Hair Design LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , Anchorage * Artique Ltd., Anchorage * Color Art Printing, Anchorage * Craciun Research Group Inc., Anchorage * Linford of Alaska Inc., Anchorage * Personnel Plus Inc., Anchorage * Rim Design LLC, Anchorage * TTT "Thought that too." See digispeak. Environmental, Anchorage * Salmon Falls Resort, Ketchikan * Fosselman and Associates CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. Inc., Palmer * Cellar, Sitka Alaska Billing Services Inc. 341 W. Tudor Rd., Suite 101 Anchorage, AK 99503-6639 Phone: 563-1777 Fax: 561-7464 E-Mail: brendad@alaskabillingservices.com Web Site: www.alaskabillingservices.com Owner: Brenda DuMont, Pres. Bus. Type: Billing Service, Medical Estab: 1991 AK Empl: 20 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Provides outsourced medical billing services to physicians and health care providers. Fifteen years experience in accounts receivable accounts receivable n. the amounts of money due or owed to a business or professional by customers or clients. Generally, accounts receivable refers to the total amount due and is considered in calculating the value of a business or the business' problems in paying management and medical claims processing throughout Southcentral Alaska. Alaska Health Care Clinic Inc. 3600 Minnesota Dr. Anchorage, AK 99503-3675 Phone: 279-3500 Fax: 258-0153 E-Mail: ahcc@gci.net Owner: K T Melican, Family Nurse Practitioner/Pres. Bus. Type: Clinics Estab: 1988 AK Empl: 10-12 Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000 Products-Services: Family practice walk-in clinic walk-in clinic Ambulatory clinic, see there . Nurse practitioner nurse practitioner n. Abbr. NP A registered nurse with special training for providing primary health care, including many tasks customarily performed by a physician. group screening physicals for employment, workers' compensation workers' compensation, payment by employers for some part of the cost of injuries, or in some cases of occupational diseases, received by employees in the course of their work. and sports physicals, blood pressure and diabetes mellitus diabetes mellitus Disorder of insufficient production of or reduced sensitivity to insulin. Insulin, synthesized in the islets of Langerhans (see Langerhans, islets of), is necessary to metabolize glucose. In diabetes, blood sugar levels increase (hyperglycemia). management and more. Community Involvement: Alaska Women's Resource Center, Boys and Girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. Club, American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, and more. Alaska Premier Charters Inc., dba Wild Strawberry Lodge P.O. Box 2300 Sitka, AK 99835-7316 Phone: 747-3232 Fax: 747-3646 E-Mail: apcinc@ptialaska.net Web Site: www.alaskapremier.net Owner: Theresa Weiser Bus. Type: Fishing and Lodging Estab: 1990 AK Empl: 20+ Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: World-class fishing for salmon and halibut halibut: see flatfish. halibut Any of various flatfishes, especially the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts (genus Hippoglossus, family Pleuronectidae), both of which have eyes and colour on the right side. in Southeast Alaska. Multi-day saltwater charter fishing and lodging packages and B&B accommodations. Alaska Traffic Signal & Supply 12243 Center St. Eagle River, AK 99577-7640 Phone: 622-2877 Fax: 622-2876 Owner: Linda Landers Bus. Type: Traffic Signs Signals & Equip-Wholesale Estab: 2001 AK Empl: 2 Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000 Products-Services: Supplier of traffic signals, Leds, cabinets and hardware needed for an intersection. Community Involvement: Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber, American Cancer Society/Relay for Life. Alaska Water Inc. P.O. Box 1978 Wrangell, AK 99929 Phone: 874-2378 Fax: 874-3138 E-Mail: info@alaskawaters.com Web Site: www.alaskawaters.com Owner: Wilma Leslie, VP Bus. Type: Charter Tours Estab: 1995 AK Empl: 4 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Eco-adventure tour and charter company offering day tours to AnAn Bear Observatory, Stikine River Stikine River River, northwestern British Columbia, Canada, and southeastern Alaska, U.S. The river rises in the Stikine Ranges of British Columbia and flows in a wide arc west and southwest before emptying into the Pacific Ocean after a course of 335 mi (540 km). , Petersburg and LeConte Glacier LeConte Glacier is a 21-mile-long (34 km) and one-mile-wide (1.6 km) glacier in the U.S. state of Alaska. It flows southwest to the head of LeConte Bay, and was discovered in 1887 by U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. C. M. Thomas, who named it for Joseph LeConte. . Also overnight river and ocean safari vacation packages. Gift shop and R.V. park. Community Involvement: Wrangell Garnet Festival, Wrangell Chamber of Commerce, Stikine River Jet Boat Association, Alaska Campground Owners Association and more. Alaskan Memories 1076 W. Fireweed fireweed, any of several plants that spring up in fire-swept regions, especially the great willow herb Epilobium, which is classified in the family Onagraceae (evening primrose family). Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 277-1124 Fax: 272-1943 E-Mail: akmem@alaska.com Web Site: www.alaskanmemories.com Owner: Carol Benkovich, Owner Bus. Type: Retail Trade Eetab: 1979 AK Empl: 3.5 Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000 Products-Services: Awards and gifts. Personalization by engraving on glass, wood, metal and plastic. Graphics and art (logos) done in-house. Community Involvement: MS Society, ASAA ASAA American Sleep Apnea Association ASAA Alberta Schools' Athletic Association (Canada) ASAA Alaska School Activities Association ASAA American Society of Aviation Artists ASAA Asian Studies Association of Australia, Inc. , University of Alaska Anchorage UAA comprises eight colleges and schools: The College of Education, College of Health and Social Welfare, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Public Policy, the Community and Technical College, School of Engineering, School of Nursing and School of Social Work. Athletics, AGA, AHBA AHBA American Home Business Association AHBA American Herding Breed Association AHBA American Honky-Tonk Bar Association (Garth Brooks song) AHBA Alberta Home Builders' Association (Canada) , schools and nonprofits. All Creatures Veterinary Clinic 4360 Snider Dr. Wasilla, AK 99654-7601 Phone: 376-7930 Fax: 376-7931 E-Mail: acvc@alaska.net Owner: Joanne G. Rehn, DVM DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. DVM abbr. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Bus. Type: Veterinarians Veterinarians and veterinary surgeons (vets) are medical professionals who operate exclusively on animals. Well-known and notable veterinarians include:
Estab: 1984 AK Empl: 18 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Multi-doctor veterinary clinic taking care of a wide variety of animals, especially dogs and cats. Community Involvement: Sponsorship to DeeDee Jonrowe DeeDee Jonrowe (December 20, 1953) is an American kennel owner and dog musher who is a three-time runner up in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, and holds the fastest time ever recorded for a woman. . Allure Day Spa & Hair Design LLC 142 W. Fifth Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 258-1122 Fax: 344-6180 E-Mail: susan@allurehairdesign.com Web Site: www.allurehairdesign.com Owner: Susan Hoedel, Owner Bus. Type: Services Estab: 1992 AK Empl: 65 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: Salon and day spa offering a full range of services. Community Involvement: CSS (1) See Cascading Style Sheets. (2) (Content Scrambling System) The copy protection system applied to DVDs, which uses a 40-bit key to encrypt the movie. Charity Ball, Mayor's Ball, Museum Gala, Covenant House Covenant House is the largest privately-funded childcare agency in the United States providing shelter and service to homeless and runaway youth. Locations and Services , AWAIC AWAIC A World Alliance of Interfaith Clergy (Greens Farms, CT) , EVA Eva to marry winner of singing contest. [Ger. Opera: Wagner, Meistersinger, Westerman, 225–228] See : Prize 1. Eva - A toy ALGOL-like language used in "Formal Specification of Programming Languages: A Panoramic Primer", F.G. Foundation and other functions that happen in the town area. Annette's Trucking Inc. 10380 Nigh nigh adv. nigh·er, nigh·est 1. Near in time, place, or relationship: Evening draws nigh. 2. Nearly; almost: talked for nigh onto two hours. Rd. Anchorage, AK 99515-2617 Phone: 344-9322 Fax: 522-3947 E-Mail: atinc@alaska.net Owner: Annette Coleman Bus. Type: Excavating Contractors Estab: 1982 AK Empl: 10 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: Excavation services, underground (water, sewer, storm systems) utilities and road improvements. Community Involvement: Boys and Girls Club. Appliance Service Co. 700 23rd Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701-7002 Phone: 452-1000 Fax: 452-8508 E-Mail: apsco@gci.net Owner: Tammy Burrow Bus. Type: Appliances-Household-Major-Repairing Estab: 1974 AK Empl: 7 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Sells and services major household appliances. Also services commercial cooking equipment. Affiliated with Arrow Appliance (new sales division). Community Involvement: Special Ed Olympics and Alaska Peace Officers. Arrow Appliances & Appliance Service Co. 700 23rd Ave. Fairbanks, AK 99701-7002 Phone: 452-1000 Fax: 452-8508 E-Mail: apsco@gci.net Owner: Tammy Burrow Bus. Type: Appliances-Household-Major-Dealers Estab: 1974 AK Empl: 7 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Sales and service of commercial and domestic appliances. Community Involvement: Special Olympics Special Olympics International sports program for people with intellectual disability. It provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type summer and winter sports for participants. and March of Dimes
Artique Ltd. 314 G St. Anchorage, AK 99501-2187 Phone: 277-1663 Fax: 272-2024 E-Mail: artique@artiqueltd.com Web Site: www.artiqueltd.com Owner: Tennys Owens, Pres. Bus. Type: Art Galleries & Dealers Estab: 1971 AK Empl: 11 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Gallery artworks include original paintings, blown glass, sculpture, wood vessels and accessories, giclee prints, reproductions and a large variety of handmade art gifts in various mediums and more. Community Involvement: Breast Cancer Focus Inc. is a primary focus. Artique has contributed a $10,000 matching grant matching grant Academia Non-peer-reviewed funding in which a commercial enterprise, foundation, or philanthropy, federal government, contributes a sum of money that 'matches' a financial contribution made by an institution, university or hospital. to BCFI BCFI British Columbia Freshwater Institute BCFI Business Centre Financial Industry for several years and more. Aurora Health Care Aurora Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system located in eastern Wisconsin and headquartered in Milwaukee. The system has 13 hospitals, over 100 clinics, and more than 140 community pharmacies. Clinic 11421 Old Glenn Hwy. Eagle River, AK 99577-7783 Phone: 696-5680 Fax: 696-5688 E-Mail: anncarter56@hotmail.com Web Site: www.auroraclinic.com Owner: Doris Ann Carter Ann Carter (born June 16 1936) is a former American child actress. Child actress Ann Carter was born in Syracuse, New York in 1936, but at an early age her family moved to Los Angeles because of her mother's health. Her father became an executive with Dodge. , A.N.R Bus. Type: Clinics Estab: 1998 AK Empl: 4 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: A family health care practice with an emphasis in women's health Women's Health Definition Women's health is the effect of gender on disease and health that encompasses a broad range of biological and psychosocial issues. . The practice has two providers, both advanced nurse practitioners. Company's goal is quality health care. Community Involvement: Sponsor of a hockey team, breast and cervical state-funded program for women who cannot afford a health checkup check·up n. 1. An examination or inspection. 2. A general physical examination. checkup See Yearly checkup. and mobile mammogram mammogram /mam·mo·gram/ (mam´o-gram) a radiograph of the breast. mam·mo·gram n. An x-ray image of the breast produced by mammography. . Bay Realty Inc. 331 E. Pioneer Ave., Suite 101 Homer, AK 99603-7535 Phone: 235-6183 Fax: 235-4031 E-Mail: debra@bayrealtyalaska.com Web Site: www.bayrealtyalaska.com Owner: Debra Leisek Bus. Type: Real Estate Estab: 1974 AK Empl: 2 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: List and sell residential, land and commercial properties. Also a full property management department. Community Involvement: Hosts an annual July 4th community picnic. Active member of Homer and Anchor Point Anchor Point may refer to:
Beacon Occupational Health 800 Cordova Cordova, Spain: see Córdoba. St. Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 222-7612 Fax: 222-6976 E-Mail: tfrench@beaconohss.com Web Site: www.beaconohss.com Owner: Holly Hylen Bus. Type: Safety Consultants Estab: 1999 AK Empl: 55 Rev. Range: $5 million to $10 million Products-Services: Certified 8(a) company providing a full range of HSE HSE House HSE Health and Safety Executive HSE Helsinki School of Economics HSE Hamilton Southeastern (High School) HSE Health, Safety & Environment HSE Higher School of Economics (Moscow, Russia) services to include: remote medical staffing, occupational health, drug and alcohol testing, industrial hygiene, training, family practice and safety services/staffing. Community Involvement: March of Dimes, Walk America Team, FACT and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Black Diamond Resort Co. Mile 247 1/2 Parks Hwy. Healy, AK 99743 Phone: 683-4653 Fax: 683-4655 E-Mail: marilyn@usibelli.com Web Site: www.blackdiamondgolf.com Owner: Marilyn Usibelli, VP Bus. Type: Golf Courses-Public Estab: 1996 AK Empl: 32 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: A nine-hole links-style golf course. Provides a top-quality dining experience at the Black Diamond Grill from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and more. Community Involvement: Donates locally to: Railbelt Mental Health and Addictions, Healy Hockey Assn., Mountains of Fun Playground, Tri-Valley Library, Tri-Valley School Yearbook, the Denali Foundation, the Greater Healy/ Denali Chamber of Commerce. Cad-Re Feed & Grandma's Cupboard 281 N. Aspen Dr. Soldotna, AK 99669-7527 Phone: 262-4698 Fax: 262-6095 E-Mail: cadre@pobox.alaska.net Web Site: www.cadrefeeds.com Owner: Dianna Taplin Bus. Type: Feed-Dealers Estab: 1970 AK Empl: 10 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Pet food and supplies, livestock, farm, lawn, garden supplies, fencing, farrier farrier a person skilled in the techniques of making, fitting and remodeling horseshoes, including hot and cold fitting, orthopedic shoeing. (horseshoes, tools). Health food, alternative healing alternative healing Natural healing A philosophical stance based on alternative medicine principles, in which a person is returned to a state of well-being through a therapy that is not 'mainstream' in nature. See Alternative medicine. , vitamins, herbs. Homeopathy homeopathy (hōmēŏp`əthē), system of medicine whose fundamental principle is the law of similars—that like is cured by like. . Seeks to preserve farming and self-care as a way of life. Community Involvement: Cook Inlet Cook Inlet Inlet, Gulf of Alaska in the northern Pacific Ocean. Bounded by the Kenai Peninsula on the east, it extends northeast for 220 mi (350 km), narrowing from 80 to 9 mi (129 to 14 km). Anchorage is situated near its head. Academy. Caddo Construction P.O. Box 212852 Anchorage, AK 99521-2852 Phone: 333-6160 Fax: 333-6440 E-Mail: caddo@ak.net Owner: Jean Conn Bus. Type: Asphalt & Asphalt Products; General Contractors Estab: 1994 AK Empl: 15 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Provides asphalt paving for residential, commercial and civil projects as well as snow removal services. General contractors in residential, commercial and civil projects. Community Involvement: Alaska 8(a) Association, Buldog Hockey, Boys and Girls soccer and basketball, Associated General Contractors Associated General Contractors of America is the nation's oldest and largest trade association representing the construction industry. It was formed in 1918 following a request by President Woodrow Wilson. , Harley Owners Group The Harley Owners Group is a club for Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners. It is frequently known by its initials, HOG. Harley-Davidson® established the Harley Owners Group® in 1983 in response to a growing desire by Harley® riders for an organized way to share their and Midnight Sun Street Rod
Street Rod is a racing video game developed by P.Z.Karen Co. Assn. Caffe D'Arte/Sappore Coffee Inc. 6436 Homer Dr., Unit A Anchorage, AK 99518 Phone: 333-3626 Fax: 333-3690 E-Mail: coffeequeenl@aol.com Web Site: www.espressoconsultants.com Owner: Lori Brewer Bus. Type: Coffee Wholesale and Retail Estab: 1992 AK Empl: 39 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Provides wholesale and retail gourmet coffee and equipment to more than 100 Alaska businesses and owns six local espresso bars in Anchorage. Community Involvement: Involved with ACVB ACVB Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (Atlanta, Georgia) ACVB Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau ACVB American College of Veterinary Behaviorists ACVB Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau and Alaska State Chamber. Provides donations to Hope Community Resources, St. Elizabeth School, KAFC, Alaska Jr. Achievement, Wild About Anchorage, Girl Scouts Girl Scouts, recreational and service organization founded (1912) in Savannah, Ga., by Mrs. Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927). It was originally modeled after the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, organizations created in Great Britain by Sir Robert Baden-Powell during , Diabetes Association and more. Carter & Associates LLC 4300 B St., Suite 507 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 561-3871 Fax: 561-7976 E-Mail: bnicoll@carterassociate.com Web Site: www.carterassociate.com Owner: Yvonne Rowland, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Bus. Type: Accounting and Business Consulting Estab: 1983 AK Empl: 17 Rev Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Accounting, tax, economic development, business solutions and wealth management solutions. Teamwork approach. Community Involvement: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce., Wasilla Chamber of Commerce, Carter Professional Education Development, Lazy R Rodeo Team, AICPA AICPA See American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). , AATC AATC Asian American Theater Company AATC Advanced Automatic Train Control AATC Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center AATC Automatic Air Traffic Control AATC Americans Against Traffic Calming AATC Air-to-Air Thermal Cycling , NATP NATP National Association of Tax Professionals NATP National Agricultural Technology Project (India) NATP National Association of Tax Practitioners NATP National Apprenticeship Training Program NATP National Athletic Testing Program , IBA IBA abbr. International Bar Association IBA (in Britain) Independent Broadcasting Authority IBA n abbr (Brit) (= Independent Broadcasting Authority , NSP (1) (Network Service Provider) An organization that provides a high-speed Internet backbone to ISPs and other service providers. Sprint, MCI and UUNET are examples of NSPs. See Internet backbones. , IMA (Interactive Multimedia Association, Annapolis, MD) An earlier trade association founded in 1988 originally as the Interactive Video Industry Association. It provided an open process for adopting existing technologies and was involved in subjects such as networked services, scripting , firefighters, police officers and more. Cellar 203 Harbor Dr. Sitka, AK 99835-7595 Phone: 747-8020 Fax: 747-3777 E-Mail: vdenkinger@gci.net Owner: Vickie Denkinger Bus. Type: Retail Sales Estab: 1984 AK Empl: 8 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Retail, specialty store Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" , providing the local customer with clothing, gifts, shoes, toys and also Alaska merchandise. Community Involvement: Donates to all local children's organizations as well as local charitable, nonprofit organizations and sponsors of local sports teams. Chena Hot Springs Resort P.O. Box 58740 Fairbanks, AK 99711 Phone: 488-1505 Fax: 488-4058 E-Mail: reservations@chenahotsprings.com Web Site: www.chenahotsprings.com Owner: Connie Parks-Karl Bus. Type: Services Estab: 1998 AK Empl: 53 Rev. Range: $5 million to $10 million Products-Services: Finest hot spring resort in Alaska with lodging, restaurant, seasonal activities and the world's only year-round ice museum. Community Involvement: Donates more than $30,000 worth of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. to nonprofits in Alaska, ranging from Girl Scouts to United Way and industry fundraisers. Classic Women/Portfolio 3030 Denali St. Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 563-5228 Fax: 563-5288 Owner: Jo Michalski, Owner Bus. Type: Women's Retail Clothing Estab: 1991 AK Empl: 14 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Classic Women carries women's sizes 14 to 24 and 1x to 3x. Portfolio carries women's sizes from extra small to extra large and sizes 4 to 16. Both stores carry jewelry, handbags, scarves and other accessories. Community Involvement: Alaska Community Foundation, YWCA YWCA abbr. Young Women's Christian Association YWCA n abbr (= Young Women's Christian Association) → Asociación f de Jóvenes Cristianas YWCA , University of Alaska Anchorage, Athena Program, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Out North Theater and Alaska Public Television Inc. Cold Spot Feeds 910 Old Steese Hwy., Unit A Fairbanks, AK 99701 Phone: 457-8555 Fax: 457-8556 Web Site: www.coldspotfeeds.com Owner: Connie Dubay Bus. Type: Pet Supplies & Foods-Retail Estab: 1986 AK Empl: 12 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Web-site business. Ships mushing
Community Involvement: Childrens events such as Mush with Kids, Two Rivers Dog Mushers, birding events, pet adoption and spay spay v. To surgically remove the ovaries of an animal. spay, spey to remove the ovaries. See also ovariohysterectomy. spay hook see spay hook. and neuter neu·ter adj. 1. Having undeveloped or imperfectly developed sexual organs. 2. Sexually undeveloped. n. A castrated animal. v. To castrate or spay. neuter 1. clinics. Color Art Printing Co. Inc. 430 w. Seventh Ave., Suite 10 Anchorage, AK 99501-3550 Phone: 277-2409 Fax: 274-6745 E-Mail: colorart@alaska.net Web Site: www.colorartprinting.com Owner: Connie Chambers, Pres. Bus. Type: Commercial Printing Estab: 1958 AK Empl: 13 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Full-service commercial offset printing. Prepress, design and type-setting through bindery A NetWare file used for security and accounting in the early NetWare 2.x and 3.x versions. The bindery pertained only to the server it resided in and contained the names and passwords of users authorized to log in to that server. . Community Involvement: Salvation Army, Wild Salmon on Parade, Anchorage Concert Association, Anchorage Rotary, Anchorage Symphony and Sitka Summer Music Festival The Sitka Summer Music Festival (abbreviated SSMF) is a month-long classical chamber music festival in the community of Sitka, Alaska. About The festival occurs in early summer during the month of June with three sets of musicians. . Com Serv Realty 400 W. Benson Blvd., Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 770-2545 Fax: 770-5645 E-Mail: comservrealty@gmail.com Web Site: www.comservrealty.com Owner: Ms. Bernie Lewis Bus. Type: Real Estate Estab: 2004 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Full-service real estate company specializing in commercial sales, leasing and property management. Computer Cache 3580 Airport Way Fairbanks, AK 99709-4799 Phone: 457-2665 Fax: 457-4803 E-Mail: michelle@computercache.net Web Site: www.computercache.net Owner: Michelle Evans Bus. Type: Computer & Equipment Dealers Estab: 1994 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Provide technical support and repairs for computers. Seller of new computer systems, software, games, monitors, printers, video cards, speakers, wireless networking, MP3 players, USB drives and more. Community Involvement: Special Olympics, Alaska Peace Officers, youth sports and local education institutions. Copper Basin Sanitation Co. P.O. Box 88 Glennallen, AK 99588 Phone: 822-3600 Fax: 822-4224 E-Mail: cbssc@cvinternet.net Owner: Carol Neeley, Owner Bus. Type: Utility Estab: 1990 AK Empl: 8 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Garbage collection, sewer pumping, toilet rental, landfill operations, steam-thaw sewers and snow plowing. Community Involvement: National M.S. Society, NRA NRA (National Rifle Association of America) organization that encourages sharpshooting and use of firearms for hunting. [Am. Pop. Culture: NCE, 1895] See : Hunting , Copper Basin 300 sled dog race, Lions Club, Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. Parade, Ducks Unlimited, Copper River EMS, community cleanup and recycling area resources. Craciun Research Group Inc. 1334 K St., Suite B Anchorage, AK 99501-3331 Phone: 279-3982 Fax: 279-0321 Web Site: www.craciun.com/crgresearch.com Owner: Jean Craciun Bus. Type: Marketing Research and Analysis Estab: 1989 AK Empl: 10 Products-Services: Full-service marketing research firm specializing in surveys with CATI CATI Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing CATI California Agricultural Technology Institute CATI Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation CATI Carolina Association of Translators & Interpreters technology and professionally conducted focus groups. Community Involvement: AMA (Automatic Message Accounting) The recording and reporting of telephone calls within a telephone system. It includes the calling and called parties and start and stop times of the call. Alaska Chapter, chamber of commerce, Anchorage Economic Development, Business and Professional Women, Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood A service mark used for an organization that provides family planning services. , AWPC and many more. Crystal Clear Communications P.O. Box 20330 Juneau, AK 99802 Phone: 364-2880 Fax: 364-3232 E-Mail: fish123@gci.net Owner: M'Iva Rickey Bus. Type: Public Relations/ Advertising Agency Estab: 1988 AK Empl: 1 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Been involved in 59 winning political campaigns. Won 36 awards, including a Bonnie. Involved with radio, print, television and related bookings, statewide. Coordinate trade shows and marketing various products. Community Involvement: Past president of Juneau Rotary Club, Past chair for Golden North Salmon Derby, master gardner, chamber of commerce as well as many other endeavors. Fairbanks Sand & Gravel Inc. P.O. Box 70686 Fairbanks, AK 99707-0686 Phone: 452-5336 Fax: 452-2356 E-Mail: fsg@alaska.net Owner: Mary Silvey, Pres. Bus. Type: Concrete-Ready Mixed Estab: 1948 AK Empl: 2-15 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: Batch and deliver concrete, washed aggregate and bulk cement sales and Eco-blocks and admixtures. Community Involvement: Associated General Contractors, National Ready-Mix Association and Teamsters Teamsters large, powerful union of U. S. truckers. [Am. Hist.: NCE, 2703] See : Labor training-apprenticeship programs. Fosselman & Associates CPAs Inc. 610 S. Bailey St., Suite 200 Palmer, AK 99645-6330 Phone: 745-0135 Fax: 746-0135 E-Mail: katie@alaska-cpas.com Web Site: www.alaska-cpas.com Owner: Catherine Fosselman, Pres. Bus. Type: Accountants/Medical Billing Estab: 1988 AK Empl: 25 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Certified public accountants Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. : tax preparation, accounting, preparation of financial statements, provider of outsourced accounting services and payroll. Medical billing for ambulance anesthesiology anesthesiology (ăn'ĭsthē'zēŏl`əjē), branch of medicine concerned primarily with procedures for rendering patients insensitive to pain, and for supporting life systems under the strains of anesthesia and surgery. , nephrology nephrology Branch of medicine dealing with kidney function and diseases. An understanding of kidney physiology is important not only in treating kidney disease but in knowing the effect of drugs, diet, and hypertension on kidney disease, and vice versa. , general practice and pediatrics. Community Involvement: The charity it currently supports is STOP the Overpopulation overpopulation Situation in which the number of individuals of a given species exceeds the number that its environment can sustain. Possible consequences are environmental deterioration, impaired quality of life, and a population crash (sudden reduction in numbers caused by of Pets. Georges Courier Service LLC P.O. Box 100947 Anchorage, AK 99510 Phone: 344-3323 Fax: 337-8335 E-Mail: info@georgescourier.com Web Site: www.georgescourier.com Owner: Lisa Howe, Owner Bus. Type: Courier Service Estab: 1973 AK Empl: 8 Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000 Products-Services: Provides rush, same-day and contract pick-up and delivery services of small and mid-size items in Anchorage and surrounding areas. Delivery request system, real-time tracking and POD (proof of delivery) and mobile notary notary or notary public Public officer who certifies and attests to the authenticity of writings (e.g., deeds) and takes affidavits, depositions, and protests of negotiable instruments. . Hispeed Gear 11312 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite 39 Kenai, AK 99611-9106 Phone: 283-5136 Fax: 283-4713 E-Mail: hispeed@hispeedgear.com Web Site: www.hispeedgear.com Owner: Mary Daly Bus. Type: Office Equip. Sales, Information Technology Estab: 1998 AK Empl: 6 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Copiers, computers, printers, faxes, wide format, networking, service, support and supplies to Alaska businesses. Community Involvement: Rotary International, public radio, state and local chambers of commerce, Kenai Peninsula Soccer Club and Piranaha Swim Club. Husky Electric Supply 300 N. Willow St. Wasilla, AK 99654-7042 Phone: 376-0150 Fax: 373-4918 E-Mail: huskyele@mtaonline.net Owner: Kathleen Carr, Pres./CEO Bus. Type: Electric Equipment and Supplies-Wholesale Estab: 1996 AK Empl: 7 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Specializing in distributing high-quality electrical components, equipment and materials for residential, industrial and commercial clients throughout Alaska. Community Involvement: Wasilla Little League, Americans Veterans, Special Olympics, Alaska Peace Officers Association, Wasilla High School football and cheerleading The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , Alaska Hockey Association and Mat-Su Home Builders. Jolt Construction & Traffic Maintenance Inc. 2924 S. Pauline Ct. Big Lake, AK 99652 Phone: 892-5658 Fax: 892-7263 Owner: Kathleen Cole Bus. Type: Traffic Maintenance Estab: 1996 AK Empl: 35 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Provides temporary traffic control through work zones. Manufactures and installs highway signage. Installs guardrails. Does highway landscaping, seeding and maintenance. Community Involvement: Big Lake Hockey Association, Alaska Special Olympics, Big Lake Chamber of Commerce and Adopt a Highway. Keyboard Cache 530 E. Benson Blvd., Suite 5 Anchorage, AK 99503-4155 Phone: 274-3593 Fax: 274-3552 E-Mail: keyboardcache@alaskalife.net Owner: Diane Moore, Owner Bus. Type: Retail Music Sales Estab: 1976 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Sale of printed sheet music and books; supplying schools, churches, teachers, students, professionals, hobbyists. Rent and sell Karaoke machines and CDs. Community Involvement: Anchorage Concert Assn., Anchorage Music Teachers Association, Anchorage Opera, Concert Chorus, Anchorage Symphony, Chamber Singers and Anchorage Keyboard Teachers Assn. Kool Shoes/The Look Inc. 570 E. Benson Blvd., Suite 21 Anchorage, AK 99503-4156 Phone: 279-5665 Fax: 278-2466 E-Mail: thelook@alaska.com Owner: Jill Williams Bus. Type: Shoes-Retail Estab: 1984 AK Empl: 12 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Retail clothing, shoes, lingerie, body jewelry, adult novelties, bridal accessories and men's wear. Community Involvement: American Cancer Society, Elk's Lodge, Special Olympics, Stellar School, Wish Upon a Star, Crime Stoppers stoppers see stopper pad. , Victims for Justice, MADD MADD Mothers Against Drunk Drivers Public health An organization that advocates stricter legislation against DUI and underage drinking, and provides support services for victims of DUI collisions. See DUI. , A.D.D.E.A., Four As, APOA APOA Apolipoprotein A APOA Albuquerque Police Officers Association , AWA AWA As Well As (internet chat lingo) AWA Animal Welfare Act AWA Australian Workplace Agreement AWA America West Airlines AWA Anime Weekend Atlanta (Anime convention in Atlanta, GA) , AFFU and Alaska Shriners. Kron Associates 1113 W. Fireweed Ln., Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99503-1753 Phone: 276-3554 Fax: 276-5172 E-Mail: kron_elite@compuserve.com Owner: Gloria Kron, Owner Bus. Type: Administrative Court Reporting Estab: 1980 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000 Products-Services: Full administrative, writing, resumes, business management. Meeting minutes production, business plans, personnel placement. Court-reporting services. Conferences for state, federal, military and private sectors. Community Involvement: Anchorage Rotary Club member, Ski for Women, AWAIC, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, BBB BBB A medium grade assigned to a debt obligation by a rating agency to indicate an adequate ability to pay interest and repay principal. However, adverse developments are more likely to impair this ability than would be the case for bonds rated A and above. and Commonwealth North. Linford of Alaska Inc 135 Cordova St. Anchorage, AK 99501-2407 Phone: 272-5050 Fax: 272-5073 E-Mail: linford@alaska.net Web Site: www.linfordofalaska.com Owner: Sue Linford, Owner Bus. Type: Grocers-Wholesale Estab: 1973 AK Empl: 18 Rev. Range: $5 million to $10 million Products-Services: Provides wholesale, retail, walk-in and Web site foods and related products at competitive prices. Same-day, twice-daily deliveries ($100 minimum for delivery). Community Involvement: Armed Services The Constitution authorizes Congress to raise, support, and regulate armed services for the national defense. The President of the United States is commander in chief of all the branches of the services and has ultimate control over most military matters. , YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. , Anchorage Symphony, University of Alaska Foundation, Anchorage Concert Chorus, Lumen Christi Golf Classic, Bean's Cafe, Anchorage Symphony League and more. Marketing Solutions 3501 Denali St., Suite 202 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 569-7070 Fax: 569-7090 E-Mail: laurie@marketingsol.net Web Site: www.marketingsol.net Owner: Laurie Fagnani, Pres. Bus. Type: Public Relations/Advertising Estab: 1995 AK Empl: 11 Products-Services: Full-service advertising and public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most firm specializing in strategic marketing, branding, collateral development, Web sites, media relations and issue management. Community Involvement: Supports the events that are important to the employees: Red Cross of Alaska and Kenai Peninsula 2006 Arctic Winter Games The Arctic Winter Games is an international biennial celebration of circumpolar sports and culture. Background The Arctic Winter Games were founded in 1969 under the leadership of Governor Walter J. Hickel of Alaska, Stuart M. . Metro Home Furnishings 570 E. Benson Blvd., Suite 16 Anchorage, AK 99503-4156 Phone: 279-4455 Fax: 276-1243 Web Site: www.metrohomefurnishings.com Owner: Suzanne Shimek Bus. Type: Furniture-Dealers-Retail Estab: 1978 AK Empl: 18 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: Retail home furnishings, housewares house·wares pl.n. Cooking utensils, dishes, and other small articles used in a household, especially in the kitchen. and accessories. Also operates sister store, Metro Cooks. Multisport mul·ti·sport also mul·ti·sports adj. 1. Composed of, involving, or accommodating several sports: a multisport competition; a multisport stadium. 2. Training of Alaska P.O. Box 231255 Anchorage, AK 99523 Phone: 563-5804 Fax: 563-5804 E-Mail: lisa@gci.net Web Site: www.multisporttrainingak.com Owner: Lisa Keller, Owner/Coach Bus. Type: Services Estab: 2004 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Individual and group coaching for runners, bikers and triathletes. Community Involvement: Gold Nugget Triathlon, Anchorage YMCA and Run for Women. National Bankcard Systems 4900 Palmer Wasilla Hwy., Suite 109 Wasilla, AK 99654-7752 Phone: 357-8472 Fax: 376-1021 E-Mail: atmdealer@ak.net Web Site: www.alaskaatmdealer.com Owner: Trisha Early Bus. Type: Credit Card-Terminal Systems Estab: 2000 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Merchant service provider. Credit card, check acceptance, gift cards, ATM machines, supplies and equipment. Community Involvement: Small Business Development Center. Nei Fluid Technology 3408 Arctic Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503-4525 Phone: 561-4820 Fax: 562-2316 E-Mail: sales@neifluid.com Web Site: www.neifluid.com Owner: Kathryn Russell, Pres. Bus. Type: Petroleum Products Estab: 1985 AK Empl: 6 Products-Services: Petrochemical fluid-handling equipment; filters and vessels, hose, nozzles, tank-monitoring equipment and custody transfer valves. Community Involvement: The Alliance and Airmen's Association. Neighbor to Neighbor Health 500 N. Main St., Suite C Wasilla, AK 99654-7057 Phone: 376-3667 Fax: 376-3768 Owner: Candace Gleason, A.N.R Bus. Type: Clinics Estab: 1990 AK Empl: 2 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Outpatient family practice clinic, owned and operated by licensed nurse practitioners. Provides low-cost, quality medical care to children, women and men. Denali Kid Care is accepted. North Star Paving & Construction Inc. 35743 Kenai Spur Hwy., Suite A Soldotna, AK 99669 Phone: 262-9139 Fax: 262-1428 Web Site: www.nspci.com Owner: Carey Foster, Pres. Bus. Type: Paving Contractors Estab: 1984 Rev. Range: $5 million to $10 million Products-Services: General contractor specializing in excavation, underground utilities and paving. Community Involvement: Associated General Contractors, NAWIC NAWIC National Association of Women In Construction and chamber of commerce. Northwest Food Services food services Hospital services A 24/7 department in a hospital that provides for the nutritional needs of inpatients–eg, those needing special diets, preparing meals and transporting them to the floor and, through the cafeteria, the hospital staff and 1320 E. 68th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99518-2340 Phone: 562-2586 Fax: 563-6447 E-Mail: trudy@alaskapremium.com Owner: Trudy Visker Bus. Type: Food Service-Management Estab: 1994 AK Empl: 8 Rev. Range: $5 million to $10 million Products-Services: Provides a full line of groceries, meat, dairy, produce, janitorial and paper products to industrial sites and businesses throughout Alaska. Community Involvement: Foods Bank of Alaska, youth associations, NFIB NFIB National Federation of Independent Business NFIB National Foreign Intelligence Board and school districts. Northwind Kites 320 W. Fifth Ave., Suite 156 Anchorage, AK 99501-2348 Phone: 279-4386 Fax: 279-4388 E-Mail: nwkmc@msn.com Owner: Patricia Jensen Bus. Type: Toys-Retail Estab: 1989 AK Empl: 7 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Specializes in an eclectic selection of toys, games, puzzles and creative skill toys for all ages. Products promote education, creativity and family oriented recreational diversions and more. Community Involvement: A member of the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, the American Specialty Toy Retailers Association, Kite Trade Association International, American Kitefliers Association and more. Pacific Rim Board of Trades State of Alaska Import/ Export Authority P.O. Box 90451 Anchorage, AK 99509-0451 Phone: 333-3997 Fax: 333-3997 E-Mail: pactradr@alaska.com Owner: Lorna Knaus, Pres. Bus. Type: Import/Export Consultant Estab: 1985 AK Empl: 7 Rev. Range: $250,000 to $500,000 Products-Services: Business development in both international and domestic company design or expansion and contract writing, business plan assistance, writing of methods of operation and travel for client. Started the Foreign Trade Zone in Anchorage. Community Involvement: Development of the Foreign Trade Zone at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (IATA: ANC, ICAO: PANC, FAA LID: ANC)[2] is the major airport in the United States state of Alaska located 4 miles (6 km) southwest of downtown Anchorage. , marine port and involved in the expansion of both. Personnel Plus Inc. 3335 Arctic Blvd., Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99503 Phone: 563-7587 Fax: 561-7158 E-Mail: staff@alaska.net Web Site: www.perplus.com Owner: Cindy Schebler, Pres. Bus. Type: Employment Agency Estab: 1989 AK Empl: 650 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Full-service employment agency, providing executive search. Permanent placement, temporary staffing and employment leasing. Statewide placement with an office in Fairbanks. All industry services. Community Involvement: Chamber of Commerce, Arctic Power, ASHRM ASHRM American Society for Healthcare Risk Management ASHRM Arabian Society for Human Resource Management and Make a Wish. Powell Realty Inc. 9040 Glacier Hwy. Juneau, AK 99801-8032 Phone: 789-3888 Fax: 789-7038 E-Mail: janiebee@gci.net Web Site: www.powell-realty.com Owner: Janie Bee Powell Bus. Type: Real Estate Estab: 1987 AK Empl: 12 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Sales and service for residential and commercial properties. Property management and rental properties. Professional and experienced sales agents and associate brokers. Community Involvement: Chamber of commerce, softball events, churches, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Salvation Army, and high school activities and events. Powerhouse Inc. 2630 Van Horn Rd. Fairbanks, AK 99709-5415 Phone: 452-5660 Fax: 452-4640 E-Mail: apowers@powerhousesigns.com Owner: Anne Powers, Pres. Bus. Type: Sign Shop and Hydro Excavation Estab: 1993 AK Empl: 18 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: A small woman/disabled Vet-owned business. Specializing in sign manufacturing and installation. Temporary traffic control and now specializing in hydro excavation and nondestructive non·de·struc·tive adj. Of, relating to, or being a process that does not result in damage to the material under investigation or testing. non digging practices in both frozen and non-frozen ground. Community Involvement: Sponsors local athletic teams and Yukon Quest. Many anonymous donations to local agencies and more. PSI Environmental & Instrumentation LLC 1611 E. First Ave., Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 272-8010 Fax: 272-9005 E-Mail: info@psienv.com Web Site: www.psienv.com Owner: Amie Mahled/Crystal Nygard, Members Bus. Type: Environmental Services Estab: 1999 AK Empl: 13 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Environmental cleanup/remediation, instrumentation, operations and maintenance services, and 8(a)/DBE. Community Involvement: Petroleum Club, RDC RDC Republique Democratique du Congo (French) RDC Rez de Chaussee (French: Ground Floor) RDC Red Deer College RDC Remote Desktop Connection (Microsoft) RDC Rowan Companies, Inc , Alliance, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, IADC IADC International Association of Drilling Contractors IADC International Association of Defense Counsel IADC Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee IADC Inter-American Defense College IADC International Association of Dredging Companies , 8(a) Association, Athena Society, AGWA AGWA American Gold Wing Association (established 1983) AGWA Automated Geospatial Watershed Assessment AGWA Arkansas Ground Water Association , Fairbanks Emergency Response Team and numerous fund-raisers for nonprofits (MDA (1) (Monochrome Display Adapter) The first IBM PC monochrome video display standard for text. Due to its lack of graphics, MDA cards were often replaced with Hercules cards, which provided both text and graphics. See PC display modes and Hercules Graphics. , Anchorage Peace Officers Boys and Girls Club). Q L. Printing 6611 Arctic Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99510-1537 Phone: 563-4364 Fax: 563-4397 E-Mail: qlprint@gci.net Owner: Mary Gilbert Bus. Type: Commercial Printing Estab: 1972 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Commercial printing company. Community Involvement: Sponsor of youth hockey and youth bowling. RIM Design LLC 645 G St., Suite 301 Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 279-6563 Fax: 279-6536 E-Mail: bcash@rim-design.com Web Site: www.rim-design.com Owner: Barbara Cash, CEO; Shelah Shanks, Principal Bus. Type: Interior Planning & Design Estab: 1978 AK Empl: 11 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Comprehensive interior planning and design, space analysis, space planning, theme/identity development, interior architectural treatments, interior finishes, lighting and furniture selections, custom casework case·work n. Social work devoted to the needs of individual clients or cases. case  work design, interior construction drawings and more.
Community Involvement: Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, United Way, YWCA, APU APU Azusa Pacific University APU Auxiliary Power Unit APU Alaska Pacific University APU Asia Pacific University (Japan) APU American Public University APU Anglia Polytechnic University (Chelmsford) , UAA UAA ochre codon, one of the three stop codons. , Providence Foundation and more. Ruth Ann's Restaurant & Hotel P.O. Box 645 Craig, AK 99921 Phone: 826-3292 Fax: 826-3293 Owner: Ruth Ann Albright Bus. Type: Restaurant-Hotel and Coctail Bar Estab: 1976 AK Empl: 20 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Full-service restaurant with a small cocktail bar and 17-room hotel. Sal's Enterprises 44619 Sterling Hwy., Suite 4 Soldotna, AK 99669-7902 Phone: 262-6737 Fax: 262-3299 E-Mail: sals@gci.net Web Site: www.hooliganslodge.com Owner: Sally Hoskins Bus. Type: Restaurants/Hotel/Saloon Estab: 1978 AK Emph 60-110 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: Family owned and run for 28 years. Diner open 24 hours daily. Community Involvement: Local schools and other community events. Salmon Falls Resort 16707 N. Tongass Hwy. Ketchikan, AK 99901-8915 Phone: 225-2752 Fax: 225-2710 E-Mail: salmonfallsresort@kpunet.net Web Site: www.salmonfallsresort.com Owner: Shirley White Bus. Type: Guide Service/Fishing Lodge Estab: 1986 AK Empl: 30-40 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: All-inclusive fishing lodge that makes the dream of fishing in Alaska a reality. Offering world-class fishing, magnificent scenery and unrivaled hospitality. Scanlon Gallery 318 Mission St. Ketchikan, AK 99901-6414 Phone: 247-4730 Fax: 225-4414 E-Mail: sales @scanlongallery.com Web Site: www.scanlongallery.com Owner: Susan Peters Bus. Type: Gallery Estab: 1994 AK Empl: 2-9 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Prints, paintings, jewelry, pottery, sculptures, custom framing, glass and gifts. Community Involvement: Local cancer society and Kanayema student exchange. Seams Like Home Quilt Shoppe 1041 E. 76th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99518-3215 Phone: 677-8790 Fax: 677-8791 Web Site: www.akseamslikehome.com Owner: Maret Anderson Bus. Type: Quilting quilting, form of needlework, almost always created by women, most of them anonymous, in which two layers of fabric on either side of an interlining (batting) are sewn together, usually with a pattern of back or running (quilting) stitches that hold the layers and Bernina Sewing Machines Estab: 2002 AK Empl: 11 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: A quilt shop featuring 3,500-plus bolts of fabric, books, notions, rug hooking and crazy quilting supplies. Offers classes for all levels. Authorized Bernina sewing machine Bernina is Swiss company that manufactors sewing machines. History In 1893, Karl Friedrich Gegauf (founder of the Bernina Sewing Machine Factory) constructed the first hemstitching machine in the world. dealership. Community Involvement: Alaska Fiber Festival, Friends of Pets, Guild Retreat, CASA Ca´sa n. 1. A house or mansion. I saw that Enriquez had made no attempt to modernize the old casa, and that even the garden was left in its lawless native luxuriance. - Bret Harte. , Community Schools retreats and Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer event. Snow City Cafe 1034 W. Fourth Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501-1919 Phone: 272-2489 Fax: 272-6338 E-Mail: letitsnow@snowcitycafe.com Web Site: www.snowcitycafe.com Owner: Laile Fairbairn, Managing Member Bus. Type: Services Estab: 1998 AK Empl: 30 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: A popular downtown breakfast and lunch spot, voted "Best Breakfast" for the past three years. Breakfast served all day, gourmet soups, sandwiches and salads, daily specials, plus homemade baked goods. Community Involvement: American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. , Alaska Chapter; Kids Cafe; KSKA-public radio; West End Block Party for Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau and more. Spill Shields Int'l P.O. Box 93009 Anchorage, AK 99509-3009 Phone: 561-6033 Fax: 561-4504 E-Mail: spillshield@ak.net Web Site: www.spillshield.com Owner: Kris Harms Bus. Type: Environmental Products and Supplies Estab: 1992 AK Empl: 2 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Supplier of sorbents portable containment berms, smart ash incinerators, water scrubbers, water-based degreasers, oil skimmers, and more than 150 unique environmental and spill-response products. Sprocketheads LLC 2907 Iris Dr., Anchorage, AK 99517-3288 Phone: 248-4829 Fax: 248-0239 E-Mail: info@sprocketheads.com Web Site: www.Sprocketheads.com Owner: Carolyn K. Robinson, Exec. Producer Bus. Type: Film & Video Production and post-production Estab: 1995 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: $500,000 to $750,000 Products-Services: Alaska's film and high-definition production and post-production headquarters. National and international creator of high-end commercials, contemporary documentaries and network programming. Community Involvement: Friends of Pets, Anchorage Symphony Orchestra The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is a semi-professional symphony orchestra located in Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1946, more than a decade before Alaska became a state, by a consortium of like-minded musicians looking for a , Dollars for Dogs, Breast Cancer Focus Inc. and more. Sunshine Custom Promotions 3900 Arctic Blvd., Suite 201 Anchorage, AK 99503-5781 Phone: 562-4936 Fax: 562-4938 E-Mail: ideas@sunpromo.com Web Site: www.sunpromo.com Owner: Gwen Hendrickson Bus. Type: Advertising-Specialties Estab: 1989 AK Empl: 5 Community Involvement: Member of the board of directors of the Anchorage Symphony Orchestra, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts is a performance venue in downtown Anchorage in the U.S. state of Alaska. Opened in 1989, it entertains over 200,000 patrons annually, and consists of three theaters:
Superior Machine & Welding 1745 Ship Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501-1806 Phone: 278-3944 Fax: 277-4999 E-Mail: smwjal@acsalaska.net Web Site: www.superiormachine.net Owner: J. Lunsford, Pres. Bus. Type: Machine Shops Estab: 1950 AK Empl: 13 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Aluminum welding, custom fabricating, gas and arc welding, marine propeller repair, tool joint cutting and facing. Oilfield equipment repair, portable line boring, metal spraying, TIC and MIG welding and sandblasting Sandblasting or bead blasting[1] is a generic term for the process of smoothing, shaping and cleaning a hard surface by forcing solid particles across that surface at high speeds; the effect is similar to that of using sandpaper, but provides a more even finish . Community Involvement: Special Olympics, Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America Noun 1. Boy Scouts of America - a corporation that operates through a national council that charters local councils all over the United States; the purpose is character building and citizenship training and library. Suzis' Woollies 420 G St. Anchorage, AK 99501-2127 Phone: 277-9660 Fax: 277-9660 E-Mail: woollies@alaska.com Web Site: www.suziswoollies.com Owner: Suzi Perri, Owner Bus. Type: Importers/Retailers Estab: 1998 AK Empl: 1 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Importer of woollen woollen fabrics such as tweeds, felts, flannels, blankets, knitwear made of wool with a shorter fiber length than that used for worsted. sweaters from Scotland, Ireland and England. Celtic jewelry, brass, scarves, woollie hats and CDs. Community Involvement: Alaska Irish Music Festival, Highland Games. Present concerts of Irish and Scottish music and Alaska Fiddle Camp. The Growth Co. Inc. 121 W. Fireweed Ln. Anchorage, AK 99503-2043 Phone: 276-4769 Fax: 276-4774 E-Mail: lynne@thegrowthcompany.net Web Site: www.thegrowthcompany.com Owner: Lynne Curry Bus. Type: Business Management Consultants Estab: 1978 AK Empl: 5 Rev. Range: $750,000 to $1 million Products-Services: Management training and consulting, strategy planning, employee training, mediation, facilitation, executive coaching and HR on call. Community Involvement: Anchorage Downtown Rotary, AWAIC, SIDS SIDS sudden infant death syndrome. SIDS abbr. sudden infant death syndrome SIDS, n See syndrome, sudden infant death. , St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Community Convent Church and Anchorage Senior Center. TTT Environmental 401 W. Int'l Airport Rd., Suite 35 Anchorage, AK 99518 Phone: 770-9041 Fax: 770-9046 E-Mail: tttenviro@gci.net Web Site: www.tttenviro,com Owner: Deborah Tompkins, Owner Bus. Type: Environmental Supplier/Training Estab: 2002 AK Empl: 4 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: One-stop source for environmental instrument rentals, sales and sampling supplies. Field screening, water sampling, water meters, air monitors, soil sampling, PPE PPE (Brit) n abbr (Univ) (= philosophy, politics, and economics) → Studiengang bestehend aus Philosophie, Politologie und Volkswirtschaft PPE n abbr (BRIT ) (SCOL , miscellaneous field supplies and more. Community Involvement: Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Pathway Counseling, Alaska Peace Officers and SAME. Tundra Plumbing & Heating Inc. 8200 W. Rezanof Dr. Kodiak, AK 99615-6750 Phone: 486-1954 Fax: 487-1955 Owner: Janet Johnson Bus. Type: Plumbing Contractors Estab: 1984 AK Empl: 5-15 Rev. Range: $1 million to $2.5 million Products-Services: Commercial plumbing and heating contractor for government contracting and statewide dock work. Community Involvement: Involved in all local charities with monetary donations: Elks 1772, American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. , Ducks Unlimited, NRA, Rocky Mountain Elks and Lions Clubs. Walsh Sheppard Flynn 1410 Rudakof Cir. Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: 338-3567 Fax: 338-3857 E-Mail: info@walshsheppardflynn.com Web Site: www.walshsheppardflynn.com Owner: Patricia Walsh, CEO Bus. Type: Advertising Agency Estab: 1983 AK Empl: 15 Rev. Range: $5 million to $10 million Products-Services: Advertising, marketing and public relations. Community Involvement: United Way of Anchorage and Mat Su, Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, Anchorage Economic Development Council and Anchorage International Film Festival. Wayne Hill Co. 1 Otter St. Chevak, AK 99563 Phone: 858-7512 Fax: 858-7511 Web Site: www.whcoak@unicom-alaska.com Owner: Dora Hill, Owner/Mgr. Bus. Type: General Merchandise-Retail Estab: 1983 AK Empl: 14 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Retail store, groceries, household supplies, fuel, hardware and clothing. Community Involvement: Supports school, church, radio station fundraising and student out-of-town events, such as decathlons, DC trips and more. Wellness Initiatives Network for Alaska, dba WIN for Alaska P.O. Box 91393 Anchorage, AK 99509 Phone: 248-0797 Fax: 248-0751 E-Mail: winfor@alaska.net Web Site: www.winforalaska.com Owner: Shannon Brady, Owner Bus. Type: Consulting-Health and Safety Estab: 1999 AK Empl: 2 Rev. Range: Less than $250,000 Products-Services: Facilitates targeted programs that decrease health and workers' compensation costs resulting in reduced premiums. Ergonomics, health fairs, health assessments, evaluations, claims analysis, programs and workshops and more. Community Involvement: American Heart Association American Heart Association (AHA), n.pr a national voluntary health agency that has the goal of increasing public and medical awareness of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, and thereby reducing the number of associated deaths and disabilities. , American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Take Heart Alaska and more. Yellowknife Construction Inc. 3237 W. 32nd Ave. Anchorage, AK 99517-1662 Phone: 677-7944 Fax: 677-7945 E-Mail: yellowknife@gci.net Owner: Darlene Dorough Bus. Type: General Contractors Estab: 1996 AK Empl: 16 Rev. Range: $2.5 million to $5 million Products-Services: All phases of general contracting: construction, civil construction, demolition, utilities, earthwork earth·work n. 1. An earthen embankment, especially one used as a fortification. See Synonyms at bulwark. 2. Engineering Excavation and embankment of earth. 3. , design-build and professional services. Community Involvement: Special Olympics, Indigenous Bar Association (Canada) and Turnagain Elementary School functions. Native Advisory Committee-Anchorage School District. |
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