Wild Review for December 2005

ACVB Ticker: Member to Member News

New Chalet Opens

Arctic Ladies Adventure Traveling for Women only, Inc. Guesthouse in Girdwood is open for business. The chalet offers three beautiful furnished rooms, two full, luxurious baths and a beautiful common area with fireplace and views for guests to relax.

The chalet is available for tour group guests as well as for the individual traveler. Come out and enjoy Girdwood’s premier chalet during this winter season. For more information, call Judith Achermann at (907) 783-1954.

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A Cause to Celebrate

Alaskan Splendor Limousines and owner Desmon Butts celebrates the company's third anniversary this month and has added two more cars to their fleet. The 2005 120" QVM certified stretched Lincoln limousine features a fifth door, and a New Orleans ceiling—a new look to Alaska, silver with a black cambria roof. The second new addition is a ballistic (armor plated), black Executive L Series sedan for corporate work. This model features level three protection and was purchased through International Armoring Corporation specializing in bullet-resistant passenger vehicles for government officials, heads of state, business executives, or any other individual who perceives a threat.

Alaskan Splendor will be featured in Limousine and Chauffeured Transportation national publication in November offering creative ideas for other transportation providers to work with charities including success stories for Katrina Relief and a Leukemia Fundraiser, Light the Night Walk. During November and December, they will be partnering with the Marine Corp Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation with $100 discounts when clients bring an unwrapped $25 toy for local underprivileged children.

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Seeking Nominations

Bill Webb and the Made In Alaska Program are excited to announce that nominations for the 2005 Made In Alaska Manufacturer of the Year Award are now being accepted in the Made In Alaska office. Any active Made In Alaska permit holder is eligible to receive the award. When deciding who should receive the award, the program considers time in business, innovations, job creation, originality and Alaska spirit, the “can do” factor.

A committee of three persons representing the Governor’s Office, Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development and Webb's Consulting & Management Services, Inc. (who manages the program) will decide the winner of the award. Presentation of the award will be made in March of 2006 at a date, place and time to be chosen later.

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Winter is Hot at Ship Creek Center

Ship Creek center would like to invite fellow members to set up a table or rent a kiosk in the mall during this exciting shopping season. Winter events have been known to bring in more than 4,000 people, and the annual arts & crafts show during Fur Rondy will be a highlight of the year. Call 278-3263 and ask for Becky today to reserve a spot. This is a great opportunity to show Anchorage what "Made in Alaska" is all about!

Ship Creek Center features primarily Alaskan-made merchandise, and our Made-In-Alaska vendors are the backbone of our mall community. please feel free to contact us at 278-3263, or email at manager208@gci.net. We look forward to hearing from you!

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High Honnors Bestowed

For the 67th straight quarter, First National Bank Alaska received a five-star rating for excellence, the longest streak of any Alaska-owned bank. The rating came last week from Bauer Financial Reports Inc., America's leading bank analyst. Bauer also recognized First National as an Exceptional Performance Bank, a distinction reserved for banks that have earned a five-star rating for at least 10 consecutive years.

"This award, based on our analysis of current financial data as well as historical data, is an award of merit, pure and simple, and First National has earned it," said Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm.

The quarterly rating is based on an evaluation of financial data provided by First National to federal regulators. Bauer Financial analyzes the data and issues the rating, from zero to five stars. Established in 1922, First National is Alaska's largest locally owned and operated bank, with ATMs and 28 branches in 16 communities throughout Alaska. More information about First National is available at www.FNBAlaska.com.

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Celebrate Simbang Gabi

Holy Family Cathedral would like to announce that Archbishop Roger Schietz will be holding this Filipino Christmas Preparation and it will be done in English and Tagalog Friday Dec. 16, 6:00pm. There will be a potluck of Filipino food immediately following down in the Holy Family Cathedral basement. This will be the start of the Panuloyan celebration where Father Luz Flores will join Archbishop Roger Schietz in visiting seven churches over seven days.

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Dashing Through the Snow

The Alaska Railroad Holiday Train to Seward is a wonderful way to get into the spirit of the season. There will be caroling and storytelling, plus a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus with gifts for the children. The fun is just beginning. In Seward, go to the Holiday Festival, cruise Resurrection Bay, or explore the Alaska SeaLife Center – ask about the free shuttle, activity map, and shopping discounts.