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Public invited to February forums to learn more and provide feedback on forest use and issues Anchorage, AK (PRWEB) February 01, 2013 Chugach National Forest officials announced today the beginning of the first phase of a three year planning process to revise the 2002 forest plan under a new National Forest System Planning Rule. The forest plan provides direction for managing resources and activities such as recreation, fish and wildlife habitat, historic and sacred sites, vegetation,...

Crystal Travel acquires a new vendor which will lower the cost of travel for members of this private travel club. Thousand Oaks, CA (PRWEB) January 04, 2013 Crystal Travel has just signed up with a new vendor which will give members of this private travel club more access to more vacations every year. According to Crystal Travel executive Lawrence Fishers, it's all about getting the best and lowest cost for members. Lawrence said, "While our focus is to save members money, we are...

AeroMetric has hired Jana DaSilva Lage as an account manager in their Alaska office. In this role she will be connecting with public and private sector clients, particularly in the oil and gas, mining, shoreline and environmental markets. Lage brings 20 years of varied experience to this position. Anchorage, AK (PRWEB) September 19, 2012 AeroMetric has hired Jana DaSilva Lage as an account manager in their Alaska office. In this role she will be connecting with public and private sector...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The city of Anchorage, in Alaska, boasts the highest car rental rates in the United States, according to the latest survey from CheapCarRental.net. The survey compared and ranked 50 destinations in the USA based on their car rental rates for the summer period spanning June to August 2012. In Anchorage, the average rate for the cheapest available car was $95 per day. At that price, Alaska's largest city came in slightly ahead of...

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IC Places, Inc. (OTCQB: ICPA) is pleased to announce today, Punch TV Network has signed on new affiliate KACN in Anchorage, Alaska. Punch TV Network will be available on channel 33.3 over KACN Television, which reaches more than half the homes in Alaska, beginning in October. Launched in October 2011, IC Places' Punch Television Network began airing its new season of programs on Saturday, September 1, 2012. Approximately 70% of this...

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Fourteen home-care franchises from across the country received top honors at the first annual Preferred Care at Home convention and cruise. Offices from Florida to Alaska were awarded for the impact they've made in their communities. The convention was held July 11-16, starting in Delray Beach, Fla., for two days of meetings and ending with a three-day cruise. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120803/CG52141)...

Hatch Continues Global Expansion with New Office in Anchorage ANCHORAGE, AK, June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Media are invited to an inspiring afternoon as Hatch hosts the ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of its new Anchorage, Alaska office. The new location and addition of engineering specialists allow the firm to better serve the needs of its Alaskan clients. Among guests in attendance of the ceremony will be Anchorage's Mayor, Dan Sullivan, and John Pearson, Global...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GCI (NASDAQ: GNCMA) will hold its annual shareholders meeting on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Mid Deck Room at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. A 5 p.m. reception will be followed by a 6 p.m. business meeting, which includes the election of three individuals to serve on the company's Board of Directors. Immediately after the business meeting, GCI President Ron Duncan will give a brief presentation regarding the company's performance...

B. E. Smith, the only full-service leadership solutions firm dedicated exclusively to healthcare providers, has been retained to lead a national chief financial officer search for Alaska Regional Hospital in Anchorage. The top executive search firm in the healthcare market, B. E. Smith placed more than 600 healthcare executives into organizations worldwide last year. Lenexa, KS (PRWEB) September 09, 2011 B. E. Smith, the only full-service leadership solutions firm dedicated exclusively to...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- GCI (NASDAQ: GNCMA) will hold its annual shareholders meeting on Monday, June 27, 2011 at the Fore Deck Room at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage. A 5 p.m. reception will be followed by a 6 p.m. business meeting, which includes the election of two individuals to serve on the company's Board of Directors. Immediately after the business meeting, GCI President Ron Duncan will give a brief presentation regarding the company's performance and its...