CIRI Land Updates
November 26, 2024
Updates on the Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans Allotment Program and the Johnson Tract project.
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2024 Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders — Preliminary Board Election Results
June 3, 2024
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI Shareholders elected the following five Directors: Douglas W. Fifer, Jeffrey A. Gonnason, Michelle B. Lindersmith, Cynthia L. Muller and Louis ...
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North Wind Welcomes New President and CEO
February 27, 2024
On Jan. 1, Richard "Rich" Driggs assumed the role of president and CEO of North Wind Group.
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Swami Iyer Hired as CEO, Sarah Lukin Promoted to President
December 12, 2023
CIRI is pleased to welcome new leadership! In October, the CIRI Board of Directors announced the appointment of Swami Iyer as CEO and promotion of ...
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Tribal Conservation Districts Prioritize Traditional Knowledge
July 11, 2023
In Alaska, tribal conservation districts (TCDs) combine local knowledge with technical resources to actively manage natural resources on traditional lands, the goal of which is ...
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TCDs in the Cook Inlet Region
July 11, 2023
There are three tribal conservation districts in the Cook Inlet region: Eklutna, Knik and Tyonek.
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CIRI Mourns the Recent Passing of Former Board Directors
July 11, 2023
Original CIRI enrollees and former CIRI Board Directors Gosta Dagg, William “Bill” English, Helen (Nagy) Josefsen and Leo Stephan recently passed away.
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Cook Inlet Region Leaders Come Together to Identify Priorities
May 5, 2023
CIRI President and CEO Sophie Minich kicked off two days of Alaska Native leadership meetings with a call to unity.
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CIRI President and CEO Recruitment
May 5, 2023
CIRI is a uniquely different type of for-profit Company, serving a diverse population of stakeholders.
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Honoring 30 Years of Service
May 5, 2023
Together, the CIRI Board and our president and CEO, Sophie Minich, recently announced a transition in leadership that will take place the end of the ...
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Important 2022 Financial Update
December 21, 2022
2022 will be defined by challenges stemming from geopolitical uncertainty, rising inflation and Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
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CIRI endorses Lisa Murkowski for Senate
July 31, 2022
(Anchorage, Alaska) Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) announced the corporation’s endorsement of Senator Lisa Murkowski’s reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2022. The CIRI Board ...
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CIRI Celebrates 50 Years
July 1, 2022
On June 8, 1972, CIRI was incorporated as one of 12 land-based Alaska Native regional corporations, with 6,276 original enrollees.
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CIRI endorses Tara Katuk Sweeney for Congress
April 26, 2022
The CIRI Board of Directors voted unanimously on Friday, April 22 to endorse Tara Katuk Sweeney’s candidacy for the upcoming election for Alaska’s seat in ...
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CIRI CARES Act Funds Enable SCF to Expand Services
February 24, 2022
While COVID-19 has affected virtually all segments of the population and every aspect of society, the greatest strain of the current pandemic has been on ...
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Despite Pandemic, CIRI Delivers Strong Financial Performance in 2020
May 6, 2021
CIRI is grateful that while 2020 presented significant challenges, the company delivered overall strong financial performance.
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North Wind Group Merges with Engineering Company
February 24, 2021
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group closed out 2020 with exciting news.
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Merritt I-66 Project Benefits from Online Sales Boom
February 24, 2021
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on the U.S. economy, the warehousing and logistics industry is one of the few sectors ...
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CIRI Effectuates Sale of Makahu’ena Estates
February 24, 2021
After several years of planning, entitlement, development and marketing efforts, in February, CIRI effectuated the sale of its Makahu’ena Estates development.
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CIRI Year-End Updates
December 23, 2020
2020 has proven a challenging year for well-managed businesses throughout Alaska and across our nation.
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Statement Issued in Support of ANCs Receiving CARES Act Funding
December 23, 2020
On Sept. 25, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled that Alaska Native corporations are ineligible for CARES Act funding.
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CIRI Updates
June 30, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CIRI is focused on innovation, identifying opportunities and defining new ways of working.
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San Antonio Real Estate Milestones Achieved
February 18, 2020
Two CIRI Land Development Company (CLDC) subdivisions—Escondido North and Ladera—achieved important milestones in 2019.
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Outstanding Year for CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Group
January 23, 2020
2019 proved to be another exceptional year for CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group, with record-breaking financials, a new office location, prestigious safety awards and recognition ...
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Q&A with NWG President and CEO Chris Leichtweis
January 23, 2020
Christopher (Chris) Leichtweis serves as president and CEO of the North Wind Group. We sat down to talk with him about his role and what ...
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CIRI Invests in Assisted Living Facility
November 27, 2019
Changing demographics will shape Alaska’s future economy.
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CIRI Executes Lease for Exploration of Johnson Tract Mineral Deposit
July 30, 2019
On May 21, CIRI entered into a lease agreement with Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. that authorizes exploration of a gold- and zinc-rich deposit in a ...
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Calculating 7(j) Distributions
May 29, 2019
How does CIRI pay its resource revenue distributions? To answer this question, the Raven’s Circle recently sat down with Rhonda Oliver, vice president, CIRI corporate ...
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CIRI Delivers Solid Financial Performance in 2018
April 25, 2019
2018 proved an exciting and challenging year for CIRI that ultimately resulted in solid financial performance.
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CIRI Increases Ownership in CINGSA
March 1, 2019
Playing a vital role in ensuring sufficient year-round gas supplies for Southcentral Alaska, Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage Alaska (CINGSA) is an underground gas storage ...
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North Wind Recognized for “Excellent” Performance
March 1, 2019
For the evaluation period Oct. 27, 2017, through Oct. 26, 2018, North Wind Solutions earned 97 percent of the fee for which it was eligible ...
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CIRI Executive Explains Importance of Alaska Port Project to Audience in Washington, D.C.
March 1, 2019
Anchorage has struggled for years with how to finance repairs to the aging Port of Alaska, the state’s premier cargo import terminal located in Anchorage.
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Banner Year for CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Group
January 30, 2019
Strong financials, new office locations, and numerous awards and industry recognition – 2018 proved a banner year for CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group.
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CLDC Joint Venture Receives Award
January 30, 2019
On Nov. 15, 2018, the Merritt I-66 Business Park development received the “Best Research and Development/Industrial/Flex Project Award."
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CIRI Audit Process Ensures Accuracy of Company’s Controls and Records
December 3, 2018
The word “audit” is known to strike fear into the hearts of companies and organizations. However, that’s not the case at CIRI.
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Ballot Measure 1 Fails by Sizable Margin
December 3, 2018
A controversial ballot measure that threatened improvements to roads, runways and other public infrastructure, Ballot Measure No. 1 was struck down by voters on Nov. ...
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CIRI Welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
December 3, 2018
Please join CIRI in welcoming Daniel Mitchell as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer.
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Overview of Settlement Trust After 2017 Tax Act
August 24, 2018
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Amendments of 1987 permit Alaska Native corporations (ANCs) to establish settlement trusts, which were designed as a mechanism ...
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Totchaket Drilling Update
August 24, 2018
Targeting a promising oil and gas prospect, CIRI joined fellow Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon, Limited in drilling the Totchaket #1 well.
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ANVCA Shines Light on Contaminated Lands Issue
July 31, 2018
Unbeknownst to them at the time, hundreds of contaminated sites would be conveyed to ANCs under ANCSA – including 650 “known” tracts of land, according ...
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CIRI Signs Letter Agreement for Lease Rights to Johnson Tract Mineral Deposit
July 31, 2018
On June 19, Constantine Metal Resources, a Canadian mineral exploration company, signed a letter agreement with CIRI to study a gold and zinc-rich deposit on ...
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New Permitting Process for Access to CIRI Lands
June 28, 2018
For the first time this summer, the Kenai River Sportfishing Association will assist CIRI in issuing permits to members of the general public who wish ...
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2018 Election Results
June 28, 2018
Preliminary results indicate that CIRI shareholders elected five individuals to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2018 Annual Meeting.
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Anti-Development Initiative Goes Before State Supreme Court
May 21, 2018
The so-called Yes for Salmon ballot initiative that would overhaul regulations affecting virtually any type of project in Alaska came before the state Supreme Court ...
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CIRI Delivers Strong Financial Performance in 2017
April 19, 2018
A combination of hard work, wise investments and employing the right people to fulfill CIRI’s mission – these are the keys to maintaining a strong, ...
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Fire Island Wind Achieves Record Production
March 29, 2018
When it comes to wind energy, it seems reasonable to assume that the windiest months produce the most energy. Not so, says Chris Jimenez, operations ...
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CIRI President and CEO Meets with Young Professionals Group
March 29, 2018
CIRI understands that young people represent our future business leaders. Where it can, CIRI is happy to share knowledge with them – whether they are ...
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CIRI/Weidner Partnership Capitalizes on Market and Sells Arizona Property
March 29, 2018
In the early 2000s, Phoenix, Ariz., was one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. But in 2008, in the midst of the Great ...
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CIRI Closes in on $1 Billion in Gross Assets
February 21, 2018
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 ...
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Anti-Development Initiative Likely to Appear on Ballot
February 21, 2018
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 ...
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CIRI Executive Co-Authors Article about ANSCA Section 7(i) Settlement Agreement
February 21, 2018
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 ...
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CIRI Joins Doyon in Drilling Project
January 24, 2018
Targeting a promising oil and gas prospect, CIRI will join fellow Alaska Native regional corporation Doyon, Limited (Doyon) in drilling the Totchaket #1 well this ...
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Visit Tikahtnu Commons for all your Holiday Shopping Needs
December 12, 2017
An 85-acre shopping center with nearly 50 dining, entertainment and retail options, Tikahtnu Commons serves the growing needs of Anchorage, Eagle River and the Mat-Su ...
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China King Comes Down to Make Room for New Tenant
December 12, 2017
Dark and early on Nov. 9, demolition began of the structure that previously housed China King restaurant on Fireweed Lane in Anchorage.
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Native Corporations Drive Alaska Economy
November 20, 2017
The results are in: Alaska Native corporations (ANCs) are a major force in Alaska’s economy. Of the 49 top revenue-grossing Alaskan-owned businesses, 22 are ANCs ...
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CIRI Opposes Anti-Development Ballot Initiative
October 20, 2017
Across Alaska, residents will soon be confronted by signature-gatherers asking them to sign a controversial new ballot initiative that claims to “Stand for Salmon.”
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Alaska Native Leader Nominated to Oversee Indian Affairs
October 20, 2017
Tara Sweeney, executive vice president of external affairs for Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), has been nominated by President Donald Trump to the position of ...
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CIRI Launches New and Improved Alaska Native Hire Website
October 20, 2017
Move over, Monster.com. Step aside, Craigslist. A revamped website provides custom tools to help Alaska Native job seekers land the perfect job.
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Fire Island Wind Project Spinning Strong
September 29, 2017
For five years, the Fire Island Wind Project has powered Anchorage.
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Fire Island Wind Project History
September 29, 2017
The idea for a commercial-scale wind project was first vetted in the late 1990s by Chugach Electric Association, Alaska’s largest electric cooperative.
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In-Region Gravel Agreement Executed
September 29, 2017
In an effort to bring consistent environmental and commercial standards to future gravel mining agreements, CIRI, six village corps. and one in-region ANCSA group signed ...
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Ceremony Marks Completion of Major Construction on Hawaii Development
September 29, 2017
As CIRI’s land development project on the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i nears completion, several local honored guests and neighbors, along with execs from CIRI, participated ...
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CIRI Resolves Land Issues
August 31, 2017
When it comes to managing CIRI’s lands, the company abides by a philosophy that strikes a balance between sustainably developing resources and protecting lands for ...
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Over 30,000 Indian Trust Settlement Class Members Missing
August 31, 2017
Are you a missing class member or claimant of the Cobell Settlement? The claims administrator is seeking missing class members and claimants and must receive ...
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CIRI, Eklutna Inc. Sign Gravel Pit Agreement
July 31, 2017
In the spirit of working together, CIRI and Eklutna Inc. recently signed an agreement to open a gravel pit in north Eagle River, Alaska.
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Addiction Recovery Center to be Built in Eklutna
July 31, 2017
CIRI-affiliated nonprofit organization Cook Inlet Tribal Council recently announced plans to build a new residential inpatient addiction treatment center on land owned by Eklutna ...
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U.S. Secretary of the Interior Meets with Alaska Native Leaders at Fireweed Business Center
July 31, 2017
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke met with the AFN board of directors and the Alaska Congressional delegation June 1 at the Fireweed Business ...
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Specialty Finance Bolsters CIRI’s Investment Portfolio
June 28, 2017
Specialty finance is a term applied to a new line of business CIRI is developing in which the company makes debt investments that are ultimately ...
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New Tenant Moves Into Fireweed Business Center
June 28, 2017
Please join CIRI in welcoming new tenant Umialik Insurance Company to the Fireweed Business Center!
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CIRI Invests in Light Industrial Development in Virginia
May 19, 2017
Just off a busy traffic corridor 30 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., lies the city of Manassas, Va., a highly sought-after location for light industrial ...
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Fireweed Conference Center Mixer Draws a Crowd
May 19, 2017
More than 50 individuals toured the Conference Center at a special corporate mixer, held March 23 to introduce the space to members of the business ...
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U.S. Air Force Awards Weldin Five-Year Construction Contract
April 26, 2017
The hits just keep coming. On the heels of several other contract wins, Weldin Construction was recently awarded a five-year Multiple Award Construction Contract at ...
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Guide to the 2016 Annual Report
April 26, 2017
CIRI recently released its 2016 Annual Report. This document summarizes the company’s performance last year and contains information readers can use to better understand CIRI’s ...
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North Wind Acquires Portage Contracts, Past Performance History
March 24, 2017
As previously announced, North Wind recently acquired Portage Inc., which, like North Wind, is an Idaho-based leading small business in the federal environmental services market. ...
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Fireweed Business Center Achieves ‘Green’ Building Designation
March 24, 2017
CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center, the company’s corporate headquarters in Anchorage, recently achieved LEED Gold certification.
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Fire Island Wind Produces Record Energy Output
March 24, 2017
A wind turbine project three miles off the coast of Anchorage, Fire Island Wind supplies clean, renewable energy to approximately 7,000 homes in southcentral Alaska.
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CIRI Debuts Cloud-Based ‘Granite’ Shareholder Records Management System
February 22, 2017
Considered one of the most powerful and efficient on the market, the software developed by CIRI to manage its shareholder records can now be adopted ...
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Shareholder Portal Add-On
February 22, 2017
In September 2016, CIRI debuted its new online shareholder portal, Qenek. The portal was designed to interface directly with the Granite shareholder records management system.
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Development of San Antonio Subdivision Moves Forward
February 22, 2017
In the ebb and flow of the real estate market, a CIRI-owned development in Texas is beginning to flow. A master-planned subdivision 15 miles northeast ...
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CIHA Debuts Mixed-Use Building at 3600 Spenard
February 22, 2017
With a prime midtown Anchorage location, Cook Inlet Housing Authority’s (CIHA) new mixed-use building combines retail and residential space in a sleek, energy-efficient design.
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CIRI Company Makes Major Acquisition
January 30, 2017
CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group announces the acquisition of Portage, Inc. (Portage) and all its subsidiaries.
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CIRI Welcomes New Vice President of Business Development and Operations
January 30, 2017
Please join us in welcoming Thom Holder as CIRI’s new vice president, Business Development and Operations.
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CIRI Subsidiary North Wind Heads Up Facility Management at Nuclear Site
December 27, 2016
When you work for North Wind Solutions (NWSol) at its project site in southern Ohio, it’s never “just another day at the office.” That’s because ...
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CIRI Invests in Clean-Energy Power Plant
November 17, 2016
Natural gas has for years been becoming the fuel of choice for new power plants looking to supply low-cost energy while curbing carbon emissions. CIRI ...
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AEDC’s ‘Where to Startup’ Video Series Filmed at Fireweed Business Center
November 17, 2016
Up-and-coming entrepreneurs in Alaska would be wise to check out the Alaska Economic Development Corporation’s (AEDC) “Where to Startup” video series.
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Fireweed Business Center Tenant Expansion, Addition
September 29, 2016
Tenant changes are underway at the Fireweed Business Center, CIRI’s corporate headquarters.
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CIRI Involved in Wildfire Protection Efforts on Kenai Peninsula
September 29, 2016
To better protect area residents, maintain firefighter safety and provide decision space in the event of a wildland fire, a cooperative effort has resulted in ...
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Eklutna’s Annual Meeting Returns to the Fireweed Business Center
September 29, 2016
Cutting-edge technology, spatial comfort and streamlined design – for the second straight year, Eklutna Inc. chose CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center as the location of its ...
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Vote Yes on Ballot Measure 1
September 29, 2016
PFD Automatic Voter Registration Alaska voters: The initiative will appear on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot.
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Silver Mountain Aims for Gold
July 25, 2016
Whether battling subzero temperatures in the winter or swarms of mosquitos in the summer, Silver Mountain Construction is up to the challenge. The Palmer, Alaska-based ...
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Hilcorp Begins Standalone Project on CIRI Leases
July 25, 2016
Hilcorp, one of the nation’s largest privately-held oil and natural gas exploration companies, continues to make significant investments in the Cook Inlet region.
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‘Never Alone’ Video Game Launches on Mobile Platforms
July 25, 2016
A video game that delves deeply into the traditional lore of the Iñupiat people, “Never Alone” was developed in collaboration with nearly 40 Alaska Native ...
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Solar Project Furthers CIRI’s Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
June 21, 2016
High above the bustling streets of midtown Anchorage, the sun’s solar energy is now being used to help power CIRI’s new Fireweed Business Center, the ...
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2016 Annual Meeting
June 21, 2016
Approximately 100 shareholders turned out for CIRI’s 43rd Annual Meeting, held June 4 in Puyallup, Wash.
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White House Recognizes CIRI Talent
May 31, 2016
Greg Razo, a CIRI shareholder and company executive, has been recognized as a White House “Champion of Change.” Annette Evans Smith, president and CEO of ...
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CIRI Thanks Charles G. Anderson for His Service
May 31, 2016
For his many years of service, CIRI extends its appreciation to Charles “Chuck” G. Anderson. A member of CIRI’s Board of Directors for nearly 30 ...
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Guide to the 2015 Annual Report
April 27, 2016
Understanding CIRI’s financial statements CIRI recently released its 2015 Annual Report. This document summarizes the company’s performance last year and contains information that shareholders and ...
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Panda Express Finds Home at Tikahtnu Commons
January 22, 2016
Tikahtnu Commons continues to expand with the recent addition of Anchorage’s very first Panda Express Chinese restaurant. With the addition of this business, Tikahtnu Commons ...
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CIRI Completes Sale of PTP
December 28, 2015
CIRI has sold its property management company, Pacific Tower Properties Inc. (PTP), to the Alaska real estate development company Pfeffer Development, LLC , owned by ...
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Ladera Community Breaks Ground
November 23, 2015
CIRI Land Development Company has broken ground on its 1,100-acre planned community in San Antonio, Texas.
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CIRI Makes Major Energy Investment
October 27, 2015
CIRI has become one of the major investors in a large natural gas-fired, combined cycle power plant in Ohio that has been under development for ...
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CIRI Names New Vice President of Real Estate
October 27, 2015
CIRI is pleased to announce that Chad Nugent is the new vice president of the company’s Real Estate business sector.
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North Wind earns accolades, new contract
September 25, 2015
For the seventh consecutive year, North Wind Group (NWG), a CIRI company, has been recognized by Engineering New Record (ENR) as a top environmental firm.
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Intern-al affairs, September 2015
September 25, 2015
What a year! The other interns and I had a blast this summer working behind the scenes at CIRI and getting to know the nice ...
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Safety first at Fire Island Wind
August 31, 2015
Fire Island Wind workers complete safety training course.
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Former CIRI headquarters lot gets facelift
August 31, 2015
CIRI works with Weldin Construction to improve curb appeal at 2525 C Street.
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CIRI Services Corporation names new president
July 29, 2015
The Board of Directors for CIRI’s wholly-owned design/build construction subsidiary, CIRI Services Corporation (CSC), is pleased to announce the selection of Jared Edgar as the ...
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Not your average oil change
July 29, 2015
You won’t find a Qwik Lube on Fire Island. When you need an oil change at CIRI’s wind energy project just off the coast of ...
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2015 Board election results
June 30, 2015
The Inspector of Elections has certified that CIRI shareholders elected five incumbent directors to the CIRI Board of Directors at the company’s 2015 annual shareholder ...
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2015 Annual Meeting
June 30, 2015
The 42nd Annual Meeting of CIRI Shareholders, held in Soldotna, Alaska, on Saturday, June 6, at the Soldotna Sports Center, saw a healthy turnout.
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Silver Mountain work aids Coast Guard
June 30, 2015
CIRI subsidiary Silver Mountain Construction is currently working on a unique project for the Coast Guard to design, build and install a remote helicopter refueling ...
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New Ladera website launches
June 30, 2015
CIRI’s Real Estate department is excited to announce that the website for the Ladera property in San Antonio, Texas, is now live.
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CIRI has moved
June 30, 2015
The company headquarters is now located in the Fireweed Business Center at 725 E. Fireweed Lane, Suite 800, Anchorage Alaska 99503
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CIRI affiliates receive awards, grants
May 26, 2015
Alaska Heritage Tours package named best in U.S., ANTHC Patient Housing Project moves forward with donation, and Southcentral Foundation leader honored.
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Weldin and Silver Mountain Construction receive governor’s award
May 26, 2015
Congratulations to CIRI subsidiaries Weldin Construction LLC and Silver Mountain Construction LLC, both of whom received a Governor's Safety Award of Excellence.
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Tikahtnu Commons grows with three new stores
May 26, 2015
Three new stores recently opened their doors at CIRI’s Tikahtnu Commons Retail and Entertainment Center, with a fourth retailer expected to open in June.
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Cruz Energy honored with award
April 24, 2015
CIRI subsidiary Cruz Energy Services received the Trucking Company of the Year Award at the Third Annual Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Awards ceremony, held ...
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Summit emphasizes the art of the deal
April 24, 2015
Third Tikahtnu Forum Economic Summit held.
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Dead elk don’t wander
March 31, 2015
Tim Lingle has a few undead elk on his hands. “We get a lot of false notifications that elk have died,” Lingle explains over the ...
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CIRI sells ownership in Alaska Interstate Construction
January 21, 2015
CIRI and Nabors Industries completed the sale of Alaska Interstate Construction (AIC) in December. AIC and its Canadian operating company were acquired by Cruz Construction ...
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CIRI company sets steel in Fairbanks
December 23, 2014
Imagine working outside in Fairbanks, Alaska, in the winter. It’s not uncommon for the thermostat to linger at 20 below while ice fog encases everything ...
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“Glass” Act
December 23, 2014
If you’ve driven down the Seward Highway in midtown Anchorage recently, you have noticed an exciting development taking place at CIRI’s Fireweed Business Center. With ...
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CIRI sells stake in Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa
November 25, 2014
Ten years ago, CIRI invested in the 491-room Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin, Texas.
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Verizon launches Tikahtnu location
October 31, 2014
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A day at Tikahtnu Commons
October 31, 2014
In just seven years, Tikahtnu Commons has become Anchorage’s largest retail and entertainment center, representing one of CIRI’s most successful investments.
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Between hard rock and a hard place
September 26, 2014
When you live in Idaho’s Silver Valley, toughness comes with the territory. For more than 100 years, the men of this region drilled into the ...
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Tikahtnu Commons gains media attention
September 26, 2014
KTVA-TV, Anchorage's CBS affiliate, recently reported on new developments at CIRI's Tikahtnu Commons Retail and Entertainment Center.
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Internships boost career prospects for shareholders
May 28, 2014
Sometimes the hardest part of starting a new career is getting your foot in the door. For Kristofer Franke, a CIRI shareholder, the foot-in-the-door moment ...
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North Wind sponsorship provides opportunity to learn about energy policy
May 28, 2014
On March 21, CIRI subsidiary North Wind Group sponsored the Partnership for Science and Technology’s (PST) “Up n Atom” Breakfast at the Idaho National Laboratory ...
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Weldin scores recognition for high standards
April 17, 2014
When you're operating in a construction zone, with heavy equipment maneuvering about, the number one priority for successful companies is safety.
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Diggin’ it: construction begins at Fireweed Business Center
April 17, 2014
Construction of the Fireweed Business Center officially began this month as crews poured the concrete foundation. The first building at the site will be an ...
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Strong year for public markets bolsters CIRI’s private equity investments
March 3, 2014
In April, CIRI shareholders will receive their 2013 CIRI Annual Report, which will detail the results of CIRI’s business operations and investments.
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CIRI protects its land and resource rights at Kenai Loop
March 3, 2014
CIRI staff have been actively protecting CIRI’s land and resource rights at the Kenai Loop gas field since the summer of 2013 against trespass and ...
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CIRI project in Hawaii receives nod of approval
February 28, 2014
Plans for a private subdivision in Hawaii took a significant step forward last month when the Kauai County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources ...
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North Wind proves its performance in remote Alaska
February 28, 2014
Even by Alaska standards, the community of Hyder is remote. Nestled at the head of a 130-mile fjord on Alaska’s southern border with Canada. Hyder ...
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Utility project to bring development opportunities to south Anchorage
January 31, 2014
Shareholders living in Anchorage may have noticed some recent activity on a couple of CIRI owned parcels this past month.
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Board write-in candidate information due Feb. 20
January 31, 2014
Shareholders interested in running for the CIRI Board of Directors as a write-in candidate, including those individuals not selected for the Board recommended slate, will ...
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CIRI acquires piece of Anchorage skyline
December 11, 2013
CIRI has joined two other partners to become the new owners of one of Anchorage’s largest office complexes, which features the tallest building in Alaska.
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Fireweed Business Center progress
November 23, 2013
The late arrival of winter has allowed significant progress on the site work for the Fireweed Business Center in Anchorage. Deep utility installation was completed ...
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Fire Island Wind on track to double capacity
November 1, 2013
The Fire Island Wind project celebrated its one year anniversary in September, just in time to begin work on what could become the second phase ...
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CIRI to conduct seismic tests for Stone Horn Ridge UCG project
November 1, 2011
CIRI to conduct seismic tests for Stone Horn Ridge UCG project
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North Wind seeks Alaska operations manager
September 1, 2011
North Wind seeks Alaska operations manager
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North Wind evacuates Los Alamos Fire Area
June 1, 2011
North Wind evacuates Los Alamos fire area
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Our Business: Tikahtnu Commons supports 2011 Gold Nugget Women’s Triathlon
June 1, 2011
Tikahtnu Commons Supports 2011 Gold Nugget Women's Triathlon
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Margie Brown to co-chair Alaska Forward
May 1, 2011
Margie Brown to co-chair Alaska Forward
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North Wind Inc. pairs with company to combine expertise and technology
December 1, 2010
North Wind Inc. pairs with company to combine expertise and technology
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CIRI tourism manager wins Anchorage award
May 1, 2010
CIRI tourism manager wins Anchorage award
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ANC R&D wins Washington engineering, construction contract
March 1, 2010
ANC R&D wins Washington engineering, construction contract
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Board write-in candidate information due Feb. 26
February 1, 2010
Board write-in candidate information due Feb 26
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CIRI director receives national business award
September 1, 2009
CIRI director receives national business award
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CIRI receives national minority procurement award
August 1, 2009
CIRI receives national minority procurement award
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CLDC signs major tenant to office park
July 1, 2009
CLDC signs major tenant to office park
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Talkeetna lodge chef instructs Anchorage cooking class
April 1, 2009
Talkeetna lodge chef instructs Anchorage cooking class
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CIRI Board extends president/CEO’s contract
March 1, 2009
CIRI board extends president/CEO's contract
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CIRI and other Alaska companies have, together with the Rasmuson
December 1, 2008
CIRI supports full-time ANSEP chair at UAA
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CIRI Land Development Co. (CLDC) recently completed site preparation for
November 1, 2008
CIRI partnership to erect San Antonio hotel next year
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Sister marine cruises companies Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises (PWS)
November 1, 2008
CIRI tourism subsidiaries win Princess Cruises award
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Financial market events are dominating the news and stock fluctuations,
October 1, 2008
CIRI market investments impacted by volatility in financial markets
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