Former U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has announced creation of a new consulting firm, with a health care trade organization and an Alaska-based airline among his first clients.<\/p>\n
The Alaska Dispatch News reports the Alaska Democrat announced Saturday that he has founded Northern Compass Group, which lists a physical address in Anchorage and mailing address in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n
The announcement puts an end to speculation that Begich could enter the race for Anchorage mayor, a position he held before winning his single term in the Senate.<\/p>\n
Begich lost his re-election bid for the Senate to Republican challenger Dan Sullivan in November.<\/p>\n
Begich says he has been hired by the National Association for Home Care and Hospice and Grant Aviation.<\/p>\n
He says he expects to announce employees and additional clients soon.<\/p>\n