The speaker for the Building Owners and Managers Association luncheon at 11:30 a.m. today at the Hilton Anchorage Hotel has changed. Eric Downey of The Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership and an expert on making your buildings more energy efficient, will speak. RSVP, boma@cgprop.com.
McGuire to address energy forum
The Alaska Federation of Business and Professional Women host a forum on energy at 2 p.m. Saturday at the BP Energy Center, 900 E. Benson Blvd. The hearings are designed to help lawmakers craft a comprehensive statewide energy plan. Senate Energy Chair Lesil McGuire encourages local residents to "show up and speak out" at this free forum.
Golden Pond to have auction
Golden Pond, a Chinese restaurant and buffet, will close its doors Sunday for the last time. Golden Pond has been in business at 36th Avenue and C Street for more than 20 years. An auction will be conducted by North Pacific Auctioneers at 10 a.m. June 20 at the restaurant. Call 522-1449 for more information.
GCI shareholders to meet June 29
Alaska telecom company GCI has scheduled its annual shareholders meeting for 6 p.m. June 29 at the Alaska/Denali Ballroom of the Hilton Anchorage Hotel, 500 W. Third Ave. Four directors will be elected and a proposal to amend the company's stock option plan will be put before shareholders.
The Anchorage company's services include local, long-distance and wireless phones, cable TV and Internet connections. Last year its revenue grew 11 percent to $575 million but it reported a $1.9 million loss, compared with a $13.7 million profit in 2007, according to its financial statements.
Dog Wash Resort relocates
The Dog Wash Resort has recently moved to 1000 W. 66th Court, Unit B, in Anchorage from their Old Seward Highway location. The business offers bathing, grooming for both dogs and cats, doggie day-camp and overnight boarding. The manager lives on site and all staff are certified by the American Boarding and Kennel Association. The resort is open daily for boarding and day-camp, while grooming is available by appointment Monday through Friday. Visit www.thedogwashresortak.com or call 868-3535.
Lynden wins safe-trucking award
Lynden Transport Inc. was named winner of the Conoco Phillips/Alaska Trucking Association, "Alaska Safe Truck Fleet Award" for 2009. The award is given for several criteria including the number of preventable accidents compared to the number of miles operated in Alaska as well as the number of company employees participating in Alaska Trucking Association safety programs, according to Aves Thompson, executive director of the Alaska Trucking Association. The award is made annually at the Alaska Trucking Association annual meeting.
Boateam opens in Thorne Bay
Boateam International Marine Surveyors and Systems Consultants has opened an office in Thorne Bay in Southeast Alaska. The company provides a full range of marine services to vessel owners and underwriters. Boateam said it provides C&V and prepurchase surveys for commercial and recreational vessels, as well as damage surveys and claims assistance for underwriters and vessel owners. Other services include guidance for repair specifications and repair estimate reviews, the company said. Robert Hancock who has handled inspections, claims and project management assignments in the Caribbean, South America, Europe and East Coast as well as the Gulf of Mexico, founded Boateam in the Virgin Islands in 1982, the company said. The phone number is 907-828-8899. The Web site is www.boateam.com.
TOTE receives safety certification
Totem Ocean Trailer Express Inc. has received its Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001:2007 certification for its safety standards. The certification means that the shipping company has a health and safety management system designed to prevent injuries; identify hazards and risks and have systems to reduce or eliminate them; training programs and other safety-oriented programs, the company said.
Among its programs, TOTE provides a safety orientation for all employees and new employees. Safety committees at each location meet monthly to identify hazards and recommend controls. Each scheduled business meeting begins with a "safety minute" to review emergency procedures and to discuss a topic of the week. Each contractor who works on a TOTE ship gets a brochure on safety and environmental guidelines, the company said.
The certification was made by Det Norske Veritas of Houston, Texas, after seven months of intensive work by TOTE, the company said. TOTE is a major cargo carrier running ships between Tacoma and Anchorage.
Nerland Agency recognized
Nerland Agency Worldwide Partners of Anchorage recently received a 2009 Silver Anvil Award of Excellence by the Public Relations Society of America. Nerland was recognized for its ACS Yellow Pages distribution campaign and annual recycling event in the contest's "events and observances" category. Silver Anvil Awards recognize complete communications programs incorporating research, planning, execution and evaluation. Nerland's was one of roughly 70 Silver Anvils awarded.
Vendors sought for Better Living
The Better Living Festival, set for Oct. 3-4 at the Dena'ina Center, seeks vendors. According to owner and president Jody Willing, the idea behind the festival is to target individuals and families who want to control their budgets while maintaining quality of life. Areas of focus include health and wellness, food and nutrition, fitness and adventure, eco-friendly products and services, and faith and inspiration. Vendors who can connect Alaskans with innovative, simple, healthy and economical ways to enhance their lives are especially welcome. More details about sponsorships and renting space are here: www.betterlivingfestival.com.
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