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In 2023, Diane Kaplan retired from her role as president and CEO of the Rasmuson Foundation, a position she has held since 2001. Under her leadership, the foundation became the largest philanthropy in Alaska, with assets growing from $5 million to an estimated $800 million today and annual donations of $25-30 million to nonprofits, tribes, artists and local governments.

Who’s moving up at event-related organizations and companies throughout the global trade show industry? Take a look at our latest roundup of people news to help you stay in the know. 

The international firm that operates Anchorage’s city-owned convention centers hired Steve Rader from The Lakefront Anchorage hotel.

The Alaska Chamber honored the Alaska Railroad, Northern Alaska Tour Company, the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and Bob Berto of Ketchikan.

While Alaska is drawing intense national political interest focused on Sarah Palins campaign for Congress, a political thriller with a fictional U.S. vice

While Alaska is drawing intense national political interest focused on Sarah Palins campaign for Congress, a political thriller with a fictional U.S. vice

While Alaska is drawing intense national political interest focused on Sarah Palins campaign for Congress, a political thriller with a fictional U.S. vice