Making It: Ninilchik Traditional Council

Ninilchik Traditional Council provides health care rooted in ‘sustenance, social and spiritual well-being.’ Their holistic services uplift elders, youth and the community at large. Learn more about their success story in the latest edition of MAKing It in the Anchorage Daily News.

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First National welcomes Kim Reitmeier and Lukas Stutzer to Board of Directors

ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska welcomes Tribal Development Partners President Kim Reitmeier and Helio Alaska, Inc. Co-founder/CEO Lukas Stutzer as the newest additions to the bank’s Board of Directors. Reitmeier and Stutzer join Board Chair and CEO/President Betsy Lawer, Vice Chair Lucy Mahan, Adm. Tom Barrett, John Binkley, Perry Eaton, Darren Franz, Jane Klopfer,…

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Success Story: Drake Construction

In rural Alaska, moving heavy equipment and building roads requires thinking outside the box and a local bank that understands your business. That’s why Drake Construction counts on First National Bank Alaska. Financial expertise and quick decisions make all the difference when Drake needs materials and tools to get the job done.

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Contributions to Alaskans in second quarter bring bank’s total in first half of 2024 to more than $383K

First National Bank Alaska gave $180,566 in donations and sponsorships to Alaskans and their communities in the second quarter of 2024, bringing the total for the first half of the year to $383,999. This total includes charitable gifts, activity sponsorships, and community and business sponsorships provided statewide by the bank and its employees. “First National…

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MAKing It: Keep calm and macaron with Sweet Caribou

The Anchorage patisserie stays true to its vision after a decade in business. When James Strong and his sister Barbara started selling macarons, they had no idea where the fledgling idea for Sweet Caribou would take them. “When we started making macarons, we had never actually eaten them,” Strong laughed. “But we started making them…

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Success Story: Insatiable Fisheries

Insatiable Fisheries owners Julie and Ron Kavanaugh appreciate how their local Kodiak banker understands their industry and helps them chart a course to success.

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