Kimberly Bower

Southport Partners LP provides financial services. It offers investment banking services such as valuations, capital for fund managers, strategic partnerships, private placements of capital, and mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

Bridgewater Associates LP (Bridgewater) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund of hedge funds manager headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Ray Dalio in 1975. They are a subsidiary of Bridgewater Associates Intermediate Holdings LP, which is owned by Bridgewater Associates Holdings, Inc. Bridgewater provides discretionary investment management services to pooled investment vehicles and single investor funds, and managed account clients.

Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1972 by George H Spencer and Shahab Rashid. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. (APFC) is a State-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Juneau, Alaska. The firm was founded in 1980 to manage and invest the assets of the Alaska Permanent Fund, a sovereign wealth fund established in 1976 by Alaskans to preserve and convert the State’s non-renewable oil and mineral wealth into a renewable financial resource for all generations of Alaskans. APFC also manages the assets of other funds designated by law, such as the Alaska Mental Health Trust Fund.

Johnsen Fretty & Co. LLC provides investment bank assisting services. The private company is based in Stamford, CT.

Doyon Ltd. engages in the development and exploration natural resources products. It operates in engineering, drilling operations, remote camp services, and security services. It also engages in oil and gas exploration, government contracting and tourism, among others. It was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Northrim Bank is a state owned chartered commercial bank, which engages in the provision of banking services. Its services inlcude commercial and consumer loan, deposit products, investment products, and electronic banking services over the internet. The company was founded by R. Marc Langland on December 4, 1990 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Paine Schwartz Partners LLC (Paine Schwartz Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Dexter Paine, Kevin Michael Schwartz and Mitchell S. Presser. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

Goldbelt, Inc. operates as a holding company. It offers program management, information technology solutions and tourism services. The firm involves in construction, vehicle and information technology equipment leasing, military training, facilities management, personnel placement, logistical support and aerospace engineering activities. The company was founded on January 4,1974 and is headquartered in Juneau, AK.

The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce is an organization dedicated to improving the business environment in Alaska. The organization partners with the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce to host a weekly Business Roundtable Luncheon during the legislative session, where speakers address key issues facing the state and local economies. The non-profit company is based in Juneau, AK. The Chamber represents hundreds of businesses from various regions in Alaska that share a common goal of making the state a viable and competitive place to do business. The Chamber hosts events and advocates for policies that benefit the local and state economies. The Alaska Chamber also supports the Alaska Business Political Action Committee, which provides an opportunity for individuals interested in the future of business to contribute to worthy candidates for the State Legislature, the office of Lieutenant Governor, and the office of Governor.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Banking) (RWBCI) is the wealth management division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an employee-owned capital markets, asset management and private equity firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is a subsidiary of Baird Financial Corp., ultimately held by Baird Financial Group, Inc. RWBCI offers investment management services to all types of current or prospective clients, which include, but not limited to: individuals, trusts, estates, Retirement Accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations or other business entities.

University of Alaska System operates as a holding company with interests in providing educational and research institution that offers academic programs, degrees, and certificates in the arts and sciences. The firm consists of three main universities, each with several satellite campuses in smaller communities. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fairbanks, AK.

Commonwealth North engages in educate Alaskans on significant public policy issues and assist in identifying effective solutions. The company was founded by Governors Bill Egan and Walter Hickel in 1979 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

Dragon Gate Investment Partners LLC (Dragon Gate Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Lijie Zhu. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Tanana Chiefs Conference is an organization that covers an extensive region of 235,000 square miles in interior Alaska, which includes 39 villages. The organization is focused on finding missing indigenous people in the Fairbanks area and encourages anyone with information to come forward.

Alaska Aerospace Corp. provides aerospace safety support services. It provides access to space, through its spaceport for commercial and government interests. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Anchorage, AK.

The Alaska Bankers Association is a professional organization based in Alaska.

Pacific Portfolio Consulting LLC operates as an investment and wealth advisory firm. It offers wealth management and investment advisory solutions and services, including specialized practices serving families and individuals, businesses and institutional fiduciaries. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in the Seattle, WA.