Produced In Alaska (Council of Alaska Producers)
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\\nProduced In Alaska (Council of Alaska Producers)
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\\nIN THE NEWS
\\nSmall-Business Optimism on the Wane: Optimism Index Dips for Second Consecutive Month
\\nThe Nation Federation of Independent Business (NIFB) has tracked business optimism since 1976 making this a reliable measurement of business optimism.\\xa0 The month of April marked a second consecutive month of decline in small business optimism.\\xa0 Read Full Article @ www.waconsult.com
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\\nSan Francisco, Denver, and Seattle have much in common.\\xa0 Plenty of social amenities, fine dining, shopping, cultural and arts carters, and professional level sports teams.\\xa0 They also create lots of jobs with vibrant and diverse economies. \\xa0When they were fledgling communities mining gave them a big economic boost.\\xa0 Mining can be a game changer for the Alaska Economy.\\xa0 The Council of Alaska Producers represents large mining companies and tracks their economic impact.\\xa0 Listen, as Mike Satre, Executive Director of the Council discusses their role in Alaska. \\xa0Visit Mike Satre @ www.alaskaproducers.org \\xa0\\xa0
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\\nBUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
\\nThe \\u201cInsurance Guy\\u201d Chris Poblieglo reveals an often overlooked business risk.\\xa0 A company\\u2019s employees\\xa0represent a risk to any business.\\xa0 Managing employment practices and obtaining liability insurance can minimize this business risk.\\xa0 Listen as Chris gives \\u201cadvice you can use\\u201d.\\xa0 Visit Chris @ www.businessinsuranceassociates.com
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