WHERE: Both businesses are based in a 500-square-foot home office in South Anchorage. The address for the new building will be 209 King Circle next to The Cage's batting cages.
COST: About $715,000
FINANCING: First National Bank Alaska and Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Scott Ruttum at Reno Construction
SUBCONTRACTORS: Reno Construction, Kyle Coltrinari; Elite Concrete Construction; Sanders and Sanders Excavating Shop; Golden North Construction; American Roofing; Raven Electric Inc.; Alaska Specialty Lighting & Supply; Circle Plumbing & Heating Inc.; Ingersoll Heating and Sheetmetal; Major Drywall; Joe Paul Pierre Painting; McGrady Steel & Supply Co.; T&T Metalworks; Concrete Polishing and Artistic Staining of Alaska; Curtis & Campbell Inc.; and Spenard Builders Supply Inc.
WHY: "We have grown steadily for 11 years," said Hitchcock. "We are building the office to continue our growth in the youth sports, school and event photography market and to venture into the senior and portrait market. We are also making more room for our newest venture, Young Masters -- a fundraising program for schools and youth clubs using the kids' own artwork."
WHEN: The grand opening is scheduled for March 16.
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