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Hello Alaska,
I stopped by the former Matanuska Maid processing plant location yesterday to find out whether the rumors of machinery humming inside at all hours of the night could be substantiated. The short answer is, yes they can!! My man Greg Galik decided to put his 401K where his mouth is and bought himself the filling equipment from the defunct dairy (I need to take a minute here. Its one thing to have a brilliant idea, but to raid one's own retirement account to make it happen, takes an enormous amount of conviction and more importantly the gift of gab to convince your significant other that this is a brilliant idea). Apparently Greg has both, because the machinery is in operation and his wife Lynn Allingham is not only a willing participant, but also the President of the operation.
Mr. Galik is the founder and former partner in the Marketing/Communications firm Aadlandflint (http://www.aadlandflint.com) and recently re-joined the Alaska Brands Group (http://www.alaskabrandsgroup.com), an Anchorage company he founded, that specializes in the development and marketing of Alaska products. As a long-time Alaskan he's been around the proverbial block in this state and witnessed economic highs and lows first hand. Greg is a staunch proponent of local buying and advancing the Alaskan economy by boosting local production and penetrating potential markets in the lower 48 and worldwide. Hence the company's vision of "Building Brands and Penetrating Markets." (geniusly clever). He continues to look for ways to not only promote his own companies and interests, but also those of other small, local business owners.
The group's current project is bringing back Clearly Arctic, a bottled water product originally developed and marketed by Matanuska Maid.
According to Lynn, Clearly Arctic built a strong position in the Alaska market between its introduction in 1998 and the closure of the dairy in 2008. At peak production, more than 700,000 bottles of water were sold along the railbelt from the Kenai Peninsula to Fairbanks. Retail locations included major grocery chains, Sam's Club outlets, military commissaries and convenience stores. Airlines, resorts and other tour providers also made the product available to visitors. Additionally, interest began to grow in lower 48 and Asian markets.
It just so happens that Greg led the development and marketing team that helped Matanuska Maid enter the bottled water market in the late 1990's, so the Alaska Brands Group is well acquainted with all phases of Clearly Arctic's history and sales performance. Thinking that the timing was right to get back into the water game, the company acquired the Clearly Arctic brand and much of the water processing and bottling equipment used by Mat Maid from the State of Alaska. Alaska Brands Group has also made significant improvements to its water products, packaging, and manufacturing equipment.
However, the most important change to the product was to upgrade the product source to pristine and glacier-fed Eklutna Lake, of which the water in its natural state is referred to as "glacier milk."(No, the water in the bottle is clear!) The finished product offers a balance of mineral content, natural ionization, and high alkalinity, which are all beneficial to good health. The composition of the water in Clearly Arctic is carefully monitored and maintained throughout the processing and bottling process. The product comes packaged with a new updated label design, and in a new 'Enso' biodegradable and recyclable plastic container.
How passionate is Greg about buying local? Notice the Buy Alaska logo on the Liter bottle when you pick one up at your nearest Tesoro store, the first of what I am confident will be many distributors of the Clearly Arctic product. Buying Alaska doesn't get any more clearly defined than this, so if you are looking for a source for your bottled water (or want to add a second one....), or have another venture that Greg and his company may be interested in, why not give Mr. Galik a jingle? We're friends, so I won't give you his cell number, but you can reach him at: greg.galik@alaskabrands.us or 907-561-5223.
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First National Bank Alaska has been a financial leader in this state for almost 90 years. With ATMs and 30 branches in 18 communities throughout Alaska, FNBA is Alaska's largest Alaskan-owned and operated bank. As a staunch, consistent and generous supporter of the Buy Alaska program, First National is an ever-present fixture at the top of our investor list.
I'm therefore very pleased to be able to toot their horn by sharing that Betsy Lawer, a third-generation Alaska banker and FNBA's Vice-Chair, was recently named to the Federal Reserve board. (Yes, THE BOARD of the United States' central banking system!)
Lawer began serving a three-year term January 1. She was elected to provide insight on respective business sectors and offer observations on the well-being of the local communities she knows so well. In addition to her role at First National, Lawer sits on the Board of Trustees of the University of Alaska Foundation, is a Smithsonian National Board Member, and a member of the President's Community Panel, Alyeska Pipeline Service Company.
Congratulations on this very prestigious appointment!!
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Don't forget.......
2011 World Ice Art Championships (http://www.icealaska.com)
This event doesn't only feature the carving competition anymore, but is a month long celebration of all that is frozen. This year's theme is "Dream Big".
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Anchorage's Fur Rendezvous.
There are too many events to mention, so check out the schedule at (http://www.furrondy.net)
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Denali Park Area Winterfest
Feb 25 through Feb 27.
Visit http://www.nps.gov for details
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North Pacific Auctioneers has two events this week!
Vehicle Impound Auction
Area Wide Towing
2410 Azurite
Saturday February 26 at 2:30 PM
Preview at 1:30
A list is being made.
Estate & Rondy Auction
Sunday February 27 at 1 PM
At The Auction House
5801 Arctic Blvd.
6 Gold Krugerrands, 1 $5 Gold Coin, Silver Coins, Walrus Head W/Scrimmed Tusks, Carved Ivory, Baleen & Grass Baskets, Baleen Ship, 50's Collectables, Jewelry, OLD RONDY BUTTONS,Matching Dinning Set and Lots more
View and bid now at www.proxibid.com/northpacific or come to the Auction House
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Who is this marketing genius at the Crowne Plaza Hotel? I'm not sure, but here are a couple of Fur Rondy promotions -
With a car?
ROOM & CAR PACKAGE
Includes an economy car from Budget Car Rental and Standard Accommodations from Crowne Plaza Anchorage Hotel. Does not include insurance or extra driver fees. Driver must be 21 years of age and have a major credit card for renting the vehicle. Price includes car taxes and fees.
Valid 12-15-2010 to 4-30-2011. Must book through hotel prior to arrival.
$129.00 + tax
Or without -
They are offering a special FUR RONDY rate of $109.00 + tax.
Rate valid 2-25-11 to 3-6-11.
For reservations or more information, please call the Crowne Plaza Anchorage at 907-433-4100
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I've got to put a plug in for my pal Teresa Ascone, who recently created a Facebook page for the Mat-Su Elder Watch http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mat-Su-Elder-Watch ! The page includes Mat-Su photos, artwork, literary arts, vintage photos, and she is planning an album that features Mat-Su vintage cars and vintage military vehicles. She also designed this very cool logo!
Good work Teresa and thank you!!
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Luncheon with Al Anderson!
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Feb. 23, 2011 @ 11:30 AM
Treadwell Room , Baranof Hotel, Juneau, AK
Listen how North Dakota is encouraging oil production and how Alaska needs to follow suit
$45 individual and $450 for a table of 10
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The SBDC's Community Capital Series kicks off on March 3, with the theme -ENTERTAINMENT
This series offers business owners and managers in similar industries the opportunity to interact and learn both from each other and industry professionals. This first event in a 5 part series will feature a roundtable discussion with expert advisors from the accounting, banking, insurance, and legal fields to discover and highlight industry specific concerns in Alaska. And for the second year, premium time will be allotted for the highly popular networking session. The event Sponsor is Northrim Bank and the event fee is $35.
Please contact Tammy Anderson at 907-274-7232, or antra@uaa.alaska.edu to register, or visit http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com for more information.
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Events this week:
"Ladies Night" with the Alaska Aces,
Feb 24 & 25
Visit www.alaskaaces.com, or call Lindsey Whitt lindsey@alaskaaces.com or 907-375-6816 for more information
Anchorage ATHENA Society: Camp $tart-Up & Alaska Business Week
The Anchorage ATHENA Society's Camp $tart-Up program awards scholarships each year for local girls (ages 14-18) to attend the Camp $tart-Up business camp, an eleven day program designed to teach entrepreneurial skills and encourage attendees to become self-sufficient young businesswomen, as well as Alaska Business Week, a business management program, hosted by the Alaska State Chamber. During Camp $tart-Up and Alaska Business Week, young women discover how their interests and dreams translate into enterprise and independence.
2011 GOLDEN DAYS THEME CONTEST!!
It's that time of year again, when the Fairbanks Chamber begins to plan for this year's Golden Days celebration, and would like you to be involved! Submit a historically creative Golden Days theme for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Bruegger's Bagels to be applied towards a breakfast or lunch party for your business on them!
2011 Delta Farm Forum
Saturday, February 26th at the Delta High School small gymnasium.
This day-long event begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. with a potluck at noon. An assortment of speakers are scheduled plus the local 4-H group, the DJ Saddletramps, will be hosting a 4-H open house in the high school large gymnasium.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet a variety of Delta producers as well as other professionals from around the State.
The 2011 Delta Farm Forum is co-sponsored by the University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service (UAF CES), Delta District @ 895-4215 and the Salcha-Delta Soil and Water Conservation District (SDSWCD) @ 895-6279. Both are located in the Jarvis Office Center in Delta Junction.
SBDC Workshops for Entrepreneurs: Mark Your Calendars: 5th Annual Spring Garden Conference: "Cultivating Community" Friday & Saturday March 11 & 12, 2011 Featuring keynote speaker Roger Swain of PBS Victory Garden fame, and a host of Alaskan gardening experts, including Verna Pratt, Jeff Lowenfels, David Goodgame, Julie Riley, and more! For Information: www.alaskabg.org / 907-770-3692 Health Fairs: - Mar 5th 8am-noon Tyson Community Health Fair Tyson Elementary 2801 Richmond
- Mar 19th 8:00am- noon Northway Mall Community Health Fair Special activities for children as well.
- Mar 19th 9am-noon Ninilchik Community Health Fair Kenai Penisula State Fairgrounds 136.5 Sterling Hwy
- Mar 19th 8am-noon Gustavus Community Health Fair Gustavus School
- Mar 26th 9am-noon Dimond Center Mall Community Health Fair
- March 29th 9am-noon Moose Pass Community Health Fair Moose Pass Community Center
- Mar. 30th 7am-9am Nenana Community Health Fair Nenana School Health Education continues until 1:00
- Apr 9th 8am-noon Big Lake Community Health Fair Big Lake Elementary School S. Big Lake Rd.
- Apr. 9th 8am -noon Salcha Community Health Fair Salcha School
- April 9th 8am-noon Yakuta Community Health Fair Yakutat School
- Apr. 13th 9am-noon Anchorage Senior Center Community Health Fair 1300 19th Ave
- Apr. 16th 8am-noon Spenard Community Health Fair Spenard Rec Center 2020 W 48th
- Apr. 16th 9am-1pm Valley Residential Wasilla Community Health Fair 1st Presbyteriab Church 1375 Bogard
- Apr. 16th 9am-1pm Juneau Community Health Fair Nugget Mall
- Apr. 23rd 8am-1pm Haines Community Health Fair Haines School
- April 26 7am-11am Hotel Captain Cook Community Health Fair
- Apr. 30th 9am-noon Willow Community Health Fair Willow Community Center
- Aprl 30th 7am-2pm Fairbanks Community Health Fair Civic Center at Alaskaland/Pioneer Park
- May 7th 8am-noon Eagle River Community Health Fair Community Covenant Church 16123 Artillery Rd.
- May 14th 7am-11:30am Tok Community Health Fair Tok Senior Center
- May 14th 8am-noon Seldovia Community HealthFair Seldovia Civic Center
Claudia Hering has the 411. You can reach her at ahfaa@gci.net, 907-278-0234, or visit www.alaskahealthfair.org
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Bid Opportunities
State of Alaska
- Anchorage District Paving
- West Fairbanks Hazardous Fuel Treatment Services for the Dept. of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry
http://notes3.state.ak.us
State of Alaska
http://dot.alaska.gov
Anchorage School District
- COMPREHENSIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM
- BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY AND FACILITIES BUILDING FIRE ALARM REPLACEMENT
- MULTISITE SECURITY HARDWARE UPGRADES - GROUP 1
http://www.asdk12.org
Other Defense Agencies, Defense Commissary Agency
Perform maintenance and repair on Government Owned Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and other similar equipment as required by the following commissaries: Eielson Air Force Base, Anchorage Area, Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright Commissaries and Fort Wainwright CDC
https://www.fbo.gov
Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 3 CONS - Elmendorf
Oil Water Separator Maintenance
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency Transitional Housing for Veterans - Anchorage
https://www.fbo.gov
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Closing Agent Services for the State of Alaska
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 3 CONS - Elmendorf
The government is seeking sources that can provide seven vessels (65ft in length or larger, certified by the USCG), personnel, equipment, materials, supervision, insurance, and other items and services necessary to perform support services for joint training exercise Department of Defense (DoD)/United States Coast Guard (USCG), NORTHERN EDGE 2011, 13 June 2011 through 17 June 2011
https://www.fbo.gov
Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Real Estate Appraisal Services for the Alaska Region of the U.S. Forest Service
https://www.fbo.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency Transitional Housing for Veterans - Wasilla
https://www.fbo.gov
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Bowhead Whale Feeding Ecology Study along the Chukchi, Beaufort and Bering Sea Barrow https://www.fbo.gov/spg
Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Transitional Housing for Veterans - Kenai https://www.fbo.gov/ United States Postal Service USPS Air Transportation Service: Ketchikan and Hyder https://www.fbo.gov Department of Agriculture, Forest Service North Rowan Pre-Commercial Thinning https://www.fbo.gov/ Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Family Housing Replacement Construction, Ft. Wainwright https://www.fbo.gov/ Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Eielson Farm Road AAA FUDS Contaminated Soil Removal https://www.fbo.gov/ Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management The Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office has a requirement for food items to assemble paracargo kits to support wild land firefighters in the field. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Fairbanks https://www.fbo.gov CITY OF FAIRBANKS - ELECTRIC FORKLIFT, INDOOR, 5000 LBS
- VIBRATORY ASPHALT ROLLER, 3-TON COMPACT DOUBLE DRUM
- FMATS LED STREET LIGHT CONVERSION PROJECT-STAGE 2
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"Keeping the Change" in Alaska's Economy BUY ALASKA's goal is to encourage Alaska's to shift their spending by 10%, effectively keeping over $700 million in Alaska every year. When you purchase good and services from businesses with Alaska locations, you are doing your part to create more jobs. And more people employed in Alaska means more property taxes for schools and roads, more charitable donations, more support for your youth teams and more customers for your business! Like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/BuyAlaskaKeepTheChange for more phone call and business! |
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