borhood Promise program, the company has endowed the Alaska Trails organization with financial and labor support to improve the Public Trails system in Far North Bicentennial Park in the foothills of the Chugach State Park. The company also supports Children’s Place, Toys for Tots, The Boys & Girls Club of Kenai and many other charitable causes. What has been the secret to your success? And what advice would you offer to others, hoping to follow your example? Hire and retain good people and provide top quality services that keep your customers coming back time and time again. What opportunities do you see for the future, for your company and for mining? The Alaska mining industry is the gold standard worldwide for regulatory compliance and for protecting, preserving and actu- ally improving the environment
where they choose to operate. Republic Services offers services for all sizes of companies related to and involved in all sectors of mineral exploration, extraction and production here in the state. Our key clients include a “Who’s Who” of all major operators in the state, but there is always room for continued future expan- sion servicing operations any- where in the state. Are there new or special plans or programs you have for coming years in Alaska? We are strengthening our offerings in the emergency re - sponse and standby services as well as in the manufacturing and distribution of fluid products needed to keep heavy equipment operating in Alaska's challenging climate. Recycling has and will continue to be the focus of our waste service offerings, as it is a hallmark of Republic Services nationwide. What else do you want to be sure
our readers know about you? Keeping our young folks here in the state and active in the business supporting all of Alas- ka’s industries has long been a goal for this company. Starting back in the days when Blake took his kids along for the ride when collecting and distrib- uting used oil, to today when our second-generation prodigies are managing departments and key service offerings to our clients. Why is AMA important to your company? And to Alaska mining? Being part of industry specific organizations like AMA is vital for us to stay visible and engaged with mines and miners of all sizes. The challenges we all face as businesses supporting mines and miners here in Alaska are universal and we like being a part of an organization that is truly a family and not just a collection of members.
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