CIRI Closes in on $1 Billion in Gross Assets
In 2017, CIRI set an ambitious goal: to grow the company’s asset base to $1 billion. This encompasses everything the company owns, including the value of our business operations, investments, buildings, real estate and equipment.
Anti-Development Initiative Likely to Appear on Ballot
On Jan. 16, Yes for Salmon (formerly Stand for Salmon) submitted 49,500 signatures to the Alaska Division of Elections in Anchorage – enough to likely place its proposal on the ballot in 2018.
CIRI Executive Co-Authors Article about ANSCA Section 7(i) Settlement Agreement
The Alaska Law Review recently published an article focusing on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(i). It was co-written by Ethan Schutt, CIRI’s senior vice president, Land and Energy Development.
Shareholder Spotlight: Marie Stewman
You learn a lot over more than two decades with the same employer. In the case of original CIRI shareholder Marie Stewman (Alutiiq), that includes discovering what it’s like to walk a mile in the shoes of the president and CEO.
TCF President and CEO Receives Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award
For her role in strengthening communities through a commitment to improving Alaska’s social, economic and civic life, CIRI shareholder Susan Anderson, president and CEO of The CIRI Foundation (TCF), received the 2018 Distinguished Service to the Humanities in Leadership award.
IT Security Tips and Tricks
CIRI’s Information Technology (IT) department has come up with tips to help average users protect their devices. Read on for ways to increase your security awareness and help prevent cyber-attacks before they happen.
Take the Next Generation to Work Day
CIRI’s Take the Next Generation to Work Day kicked off with seven young shareholders and descendants arriving Jan. 15 at the Fireweed Business Center, ready to learn about the company and experience what’s involved in and required for future jobs they may be interested in.
Reminder: Apply Now for the CIRI C3 Experience
With the goal of fostering leadership skills and helping prepare young shareholders and descendants for college and careers, the CIRI C3 Experience is a camp like no other.
CIRI Supports Go Red for Women
CIRI is a long-time supporter of Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association’s campaign to encourage awareness of the issue of women and heart disease.
Recipe: Flourless Chocolate Cakes for Two
As the author wrote about this recipe, “This kind of cake is one of my favorites. It makes no apologies for being all about the chocolate. It’s rich and dense and just plain delicious.”
2017 CIRI Shareholder Tax Information
IRS 1099 forms for the 2017 tax year were mailed to shareholders on January 31, 2018. The proper IRS forms and schedules to use when completing your tax return may vary depending on the types of CIRI payments received.
Save the Date: Koahnic Broadcast Corporation 2018 Alaska Native Art Auction
Mark your calendar! Koahnic Broadcast Corporation’s 2018 Alaska Native Art Auction will take place April 4 in Anchorage.