FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2018 CONTACT Dan Cheyette, Vice President, Lands & Natural Resources dcheyette@bbnc.net or (907) 278-3602 BBNC: First Quantum makes the right decision to exit Pebble project Pebble Mine would risk billions in economic impact and 20,000 American jobs. Anchorage, AK – Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) praised First Quantum Minerals (FM)…Read More
BBNC Board reiterates opposition to the Pebble Mine after meeting with the leadership of the Pebble Limited Partnership While remaining steadfastly opposed to the proposed Pebble mine, Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) has maintained an open dialogue with the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP). That dialogue continued this week as BBNC’s Board of Directors met with…Read More
BBNC recently held a Shareholder Open House at its new Shareholder Services Center in Anchorage. The center provides meeting room space, free WiFi, computer, printer and phone access, and a great place to meet with staff to complete your Stock Will, scholarship application, to build your resume, and more. We encourage shareholders to stop by…Read More
BBNC dividends are taxable. Shareholders were mailed their IRS 1099 forms for the 2017 tax year at the end of January. Some shareholders received a second 1099 form if they received 7(j) payments and shareholder door prize winnings. The 1099 forms reflect payments including: Quarterly dividends (reported in boxes 1a and 1b on Form 1099-DIV)…Read More
Are you a qualified shareholder who wants to serve your corporation as a member of the BBNC Board of Directors? Four director seats on the 12-member board will be filled for a three-year term by election at the October 6, 2018, Annual Meeting of Shareholders. To apply, you must submit: A letter of interest Three…Read More
Revisions to banking deposit policies could affect the direct deposit of your BBNC and village corporation dividends and those of minor children whom you are custodian for. Please check with your bank as not every bank has the same policies. Here are some things to be aware of: Entire account numbers are needed for deposit…Read More
More than just a convenience store and gas station, the Bristol Express serves a vital role in Dillingham’s close-knit community. Purchased by BBNC as part of a more extensive acquisition in 2015, the store provides shareholders with job opportunities. It’s a place where students find their first jobs, learn valuable skills, and adults like Manager…Read More
Spring is always an exciting time in Bristol Bay with lighter days and our summer fishing season on the horizon. It is a time of renewal and of promise for what lies ahead. The same can be said of this time of year at BBNC. We are busy as ever, here and in our communities,…Read More
Anchorage, Alaska – Rookie Iditarod XLVI musher Nicholas Petit, bib# 46 of Girdwood, Alaska is the first to reach the Kaltag checkpoint at 7:45 p.m. with 14 dogs in harness. Michelle Fletcher, human resources manager for Bristol Bay Native Corporation, awarded Nicolas with the Bristol Bay Native Corporation Fish First Award, which includes a certificate…Read More
BBNC seeks applicants to fill four board seats. Interested shareholders should submit a letter of interest, three letters of reference (two professional, one personal [no relatives]), a resume, and completed candidate questionnaire (available as PDF or Word document) to: Bristol Bay Native Corporation Nominating Committee 111 W 16th Ave., Suite 400 Anchorage, AK 99501 The…Read More