Blueprint Alaska’s Sarah Erkmann Ward provides some ups and downs from the last few weeks.
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The 33rd Alaska State Legislature gavels in on Tuesday, Jan. 17. How can Alaskans outside of Juneau keep track of what’s going on?
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Gen Z – we’re the ones who don’t know life without iPhones, attended Zoom University and are eager to change the world.
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Learning your checking account has been exposed to fraud is no fun.
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The best way to protect your organization’s reputation is to build up a foundation of trust and transparency over time.
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Thumbs up:• Spam blocker: Local entrepreneur finds way to block spam, support nonprofits.
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It can be difficult to come up with a brilliant idea for every piece of social media content you make.
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An Anchorage engineer is collecting plastic waste washing up on Alaska’s beaches and hopes you will too.
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Thumbs up: Old Fairbanks bus made famous by “Into the Wild” deemed an “American treasure,” awarded impressive preservation grant.
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Northern Pacific Airways showcased its nearly completed upgrades of the North Terminal in the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport last month.
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Big hitters of Alaska’s resource development industries return for 43rd annual RDC conference
It’s back – the Resource Development Council’s Alaska Resources Conference returns in person Nov. 16-17 at the Dena’ina Center in downtown Anchorage.
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Here are some useful productivity tools and apps to help improve your performance and spend less time scrolling and scoffing on social media.
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Generational marketing is the development of specific marketing strategies to engage consumers from every generation.
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Thumbs up: Civil discourse, cruiseline seafood, government transparency. Thumbs down: Juneau landslide, storm damage and inmate deaths.
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This is more than just a puffy blanket – it’s a piece of art that tells a story and explores vibrant Indigenous culture and themes.
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Whether you’ve been in your role for a while, or you’re starting a new job, there’s always room to improve your confidence at work.
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Insurance premiums protect major assets, like homes and automobiles, from out-of-pocket expenses in the case of damages or liability.
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Thumbs up:Wood bison: A group of 28 wood bison from Canada that were transported to Alaska’s western Interior in July are released into the wild.
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TikTok continues to rise in popularity with over 1 billion users worldwide, and 200 million in the United States. Here are three reasons why TikTok is right for your business:
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If you are looking to reach new audiences for your business or establish yourself as a thought leader, posting content online is a great way to stand out.
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DEI has become an integral part of the workplace conversation. Generational diversity, however, is seen as an obstacle, not an opportunity.
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In previous productivity articles, suggestions included prioritizing tasks, time blocking and scheduling items throughout the day.
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Thumbs up:• Suicide prevention: 988 comes to Alaska (and the nation) as the dialing code for connecting callers to suicide-prevention professionals.
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Tomorrow morning, join the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation in a special presentation by international destination development expert Roger Brooks.
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Having connections is one of the strongest starting points in career success.
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Thumbs up:• Gorilla Fireworks: Business owner realizes wildfire danger, voluntarily closes business during busy holiday weekend.
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Wondering what’s next in social media? Sprout Social dropped its annual Sprout Index, predicting what’s next in this ever-evolving landscape.
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Thumbs up: “The Beast” oil rig sets record, emus legal to own and community fridge feeds hungry. Thumbs down: Fentanyl crisis, bear selfies and climbing tragedies.
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Whether you’re working from home or the office, it’s easy to get distracted during the day.
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Thumbs up:• Cultural regalia: Anchorage School District updates its policy on cultural regalia for graduation ceremonies.