The Doyon Ltd. board of directors has approve a dividend of $3.68 per share, or $368 per 100 shares, to be distributed to shareholders on Dec. 15. The Fairbanks-based regional Native corporation has 17,500 shareholders, and it has paid dividends for 23 years in a row, the company said. Doyon had $296 million in revenue last year.

Referral network Web site wins excellence award for partnership

AKSourceLink, a referral network Web site for Alaska small-business owners, received an Excellence in Partnership Development award at the University Economic Development Association Summit in San Antonio, Texas, this month.

AkSourceLink is a free service that officially launched last month. Its goal is to link small and emerging business owners in Alaska to local resource partners offering services that help small businesses stay competitive, grow and prosper. Sixteen economic development organizations began the service, with the University of Alaska Center for Economic Development coordinating the launch.

The Web site is aksourcelink.com.

Computer firm changes name to reflect turn to providing services

Alaska Computer Brokers recently changed its name to ACB Solutions. The name was changed to reflect the fact that it has moved from a sales-based business to a technology services provider.

Also, ACB Solutions has been approved as an eligible training provider for the State of Alaska. The company provides training for individuals who qualify for retraining through the State of Alaska Job Center. This includes unemployed individuals who are seeking new career opportunities and those who need training in order to meet job requirements. Two training paths are available through this program: Computer Installation and Repair Technology and Drafting and Design Technology.

To find out more about these retraining programs contact Rob Axtell at 267-4216 or raxtell@akcbsolutions.com.

Frontier Alaska agrees to buy all stock in Arctic Circle Air Service

HoTH, Inc, an Alaska corporation owned by John Hajdukovich, Mike Hageland and James Tweto, and the parent holding company of Frontier Flying Service, Hageland Aviation Services and Era Aviation, Inc., announced recently an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the common stock of Arctic Circle Air Service Inc.

Arctic Circle's cargo operation will join the in-state air group doing business as Frontier Alaska effective Dec. 1.

"This acquisition strengthens Frontier Alaska's position in the cargo business in the state of Alaska," said company CEO Bob Hajdukovich. "Both charter services, as well as scheduled services, will benefit from the added capacity and flexibility the acquisition will afford. Arctic Circle Air's two Shorts 330 (Sherpa) all-cargo aircraft will complement the existing Frontier Alaska operations and improve the ability to move greater volume and oversized cargo within Alaska."

Internet marketing company moves into Web designing

Apokrisis, a leading provider of Internet marketing services in Alaska, has announced the company now offers Web design and development services to help small and medium-size companies manage and grow their business online.

With the expansion into Web site design, hosting and development, Apokrisis becomes a true interactive agency, providing a package of Internet-based services, including search engine optimization, online advertising, social media program development, Web copy-writing, e-mail marketing, e-commerce solutions, strategic planning and Web reporting.

Full details on services and approach can be found on the Apokrisis Web site, apokrisis.com.

Company achieves national rank among the best for employees

USKH Inc. recently announced that ZweigWhite and Stagnito Media selected USKH as the sixth best firm to work for in the multidiscipline architecture and engineering firm category, and the third best firm to work for in the mid-sized multidiscipline A&E category. This is a national ranking.

Firms were selected based on their commitment to provide a positive work environment and challenging and interesting work opportunities for their employees. Rankings were made based on the results of a comprehensive survey of workplace practices and an independent survey of employees.

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