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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Community members can now apply to receive Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2). Mayor LaFrance’s team worked to find and award more than $5.5 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance to help people access and maintain housing. Funds are available to help people stay in housing and to help people transition from shelter to housing. You could be eligible for funding if your household . . ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Members
Monday, May 12, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – This summer, the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) will unveil three new powerful exhibitions honoring the resilience, artistry, and living histories of Alaska’s First Peoples. Among the extraordinary highlights is the arrival of the world’s only known Dena'ina ground squirrel parka, on special loan from the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York.The parka, ...read more
Categories: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Members, Press Release
Friday, May 09, 2025
Alaska Communications and Slalom to Deliver Managed Cloud Solutions for Alaska EnterprisesOptions include AWS and Microsoft with artificial intelligence and data options
As cloud use cases continue to expand, Alaska Communications is teaming up with industry leader Slalom to provide advanced cloud offerings for Alaska enterprises and government organizations.
From enabling more efficient and ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, Government, Press Release, Chamber
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Local comedian brings laughter and mental health awareness to the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in Anchorage beginning June 12
ANCHORAGE, AK — Anchorage native Bradley Butcher is launching a summer comedy series, titled Comedy Up North, presented in partnership with the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in the Sydney Laurence Theatre. The series is bringing nationally touring ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Events, Press Release
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Mayor LaFrance introduced an ordinance to the Assembly yesterday to criminalize unauthorized fires across the Municipality.The new law criminalizes starting dangerous fires on public and private land. It makes it a misdemeanor to start unauthorized fires during fire season, to start fires on public roads and sidewalks, or to start any fires in violation of a burn ban.Right now, people can’t be ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Press Release
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
ANCHORAGE (May 7, 2025) – Ocean transportation and logistics service company Matson contributed a total of $1.4 million in cash donations and in-kind services to 110 Alaska charitable community organizations and non-profit programs during 2024.
Cash contributions, including funds directed by employees through the company’s Matching Gift program, totaled $600,000 in 2024, while the value of ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is proud to announce the extension of its accreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This recognition affirms CBPP’s continued commitment to excellence in business education, impactful research, and meaningful engagement with Alaska’s communities and ...read more
Categories: Members, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Kathleen McArdle, President & CEO of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants to participate in a Master Class for members of the Business Leads Fellowship Program network. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips business leaders from across the country with ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
The Anchorage School District offers juniors and seniors opportunities to experience an internship in specific career and technical education (CTE) fields. Students participating in the internship program must meet specific guidelines and then be partnered with a business that is interested in providing internship experience over the summer. The mentor (business partner), the student, and the CTE ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Navigating today’s evolving legal landscape is a challenge for organizational leaders and their HR managers. As new legislation, executive orders, and the dynamic interplay between state and federal law continue to reshape workplace compliance, staying informed is more critical than ever.
Join us for an in-person half-day session on May 22 where three seasoned attorneys will discuss the latest ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Events, Economic, Chamber, Members
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Anchorage, AK – May 1, 2025 – The Anchorage Concert Association is excited to announce the return of Rock the Hill, now expanded to a two-day summer celebration at Hilltop Ski Area, July 18–19, 2025. After selling out last year, this homegrown festival is back — bigger, better, and ready to showcase the best in Alaskan music, food, and outdoor fun.
Set at the foothills of the Chugach Mountains, ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Events, Press Release
Monday, May 05, 2025
Do You Know an Incredible Youth?Alaska Communications seeks nominations for youth who are local heroes
May 5, 2025 – Every day, young Alaskans are doing incredible things to help others – volunteering to support those in need, stepping up for friends or neighbors in tough times, or initiating projects that make their community better.
Alaska Communications is excited to celebrate ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Education
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Monday, April 28, 2025
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April 28, 2025
ANCHORAGE CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ANNUAL CITYWIDE CLEANUP & KICKOFF!
May 3 through May 31, 2025
ANCHORAGE - The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 Citywide Cleanup presented by Matson, May 3rd through May 31st. Each year, thousands of volunteers throughout the Municipality of Anchorage unite to collect and dispose of ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Events
Friday, April 25, 2025
The American Red Cross of Alaska has teamed up with Pursuit and Kenai Fjords Tours to offer a special fundraising opportunity to provide disaster relief to those who need it most in Alaska.
On Saturday, May 17th, from noon to 4:00 pm, Kenai Fjords Tours will host a special "Cruise for a Cause"Spring Whale Watching Tour, and all ticket sales will be donated to the American Red Cross of Alaska. ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Events, Community, Members
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Alaskans statewide benefitted from contributions of $219,399.78 from First National Bank Alaska and its employees during January through March 2025. This total includes investments in Alaska communities made in the form of charitable gifts and community sponsorships.
“I learned early on that First National succeeds only when Alaskans and the communities they live in prosper as well,” said ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, April 24, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) board and staff are excited to announce that we have been awarded $3.5 million from the Mellon Foundation as part of the Monuments Project, an initiative from the arts and culture institution based in New York, NY. This project represents a historic step towards healing for the Alaska Native community. It is intended for this endeavor ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Diversity & Inclusion, Press Release
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Three pieces of housing reform sponsored by the LaFrance administration passed at last night’s Assembly meeting. As part of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s 10,000 Homes in Ten Years strategy, the three measures are tailored to help get housing built across the Municipality.Tax break to build multi-family housing. This ordinance establishes a property tax break so the cost of building multi-family housing ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Government
Monday, April 21, 2025
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) proudly hosted the 2025 Alaska Young Professionals Summit on April 10-12, 2025 in Anchorage, AK. The two-day conference featured immersive workshops and compelling seminars presented by successful and experienced government, business, and community leaders. Programs and events were geared toward all levels of ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Members, Press Release
Monday, April 21, 2025
Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $115,000 to Local Nonprofits
Anchorage, AK – The Global Credit Union Foundation donated $115,000 to community nonprofits in Alaska, Arizona, and California as part of its 2025 quarterly distribution of funds to its nonprofit partners in areas served by the credit union.
"We collaborate with these nonprofits because we have witnessed the positive impact ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Military/Veteran, Members, Economic
Friday, April 18, 2025
Looking to streamline your business operations?
MCAC is an Anchorage-based accounting and consulting firm currently taking on new clients. We specialize in internal audits, financial systems, streamlining accounting processes and operational consulting for Alaska’s retail, real estate, and Native corporate sectors.
If you're growing, restructuring, or need expert support navigating compliance ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Members, Education
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Media Advisory
Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney will discuss her career, personal convictions and the future of the American two-party system. This event is part of the UAA College of Arts and Sciences Community Lecture Series, aimed at bringing varied expertise to Alaska. Proceeds from the event will benefit students, programs and future events. Venue information can be found at ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Events, Government
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
In a special meeting today of the Anchorage Assembly, two significant milestones for the Port of Alaska Modernization Program were approved. With the authorization of a $1.1 billion revenue bond (AO 2025-47) and approval of a construction contract for Terminal 1 (AM 327-2025), the Municipality is positioned to finance and construct the largest municipal capital project in its 50-year history. "As ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, Press Release, Government
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Anchorage, AK and Renton, WA – As of Saturday, April 12, 2025, Global Federal Credit Union (“Global”) is officially managing the operations of First Financial Northwest Bank (FFNWB). In an agreement that closed at midnight last Friday, Global, with headquarters in Anchorage, Alaska, acquired substantially all assets and assumed substantially all liabilities (including deposit liabilities) of ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
ANCHORAGE — April 9, 2025 — Registration is now open for the Alaska Oil and Gas Association’s annual conference. The conference is scheduled for Aug. 27-28, 2025, at Anchorage’s Dena’ina Center. The conference will kick off with an employee appreciation event on Aug. 26.
AOGA’s annual conference gathers industry and business leaders, government officials, and public policy experts to discuss key ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Monday, April 07, 2025
We are excited to announce the release of the 2025 Public Participation Plan, which outlines AMATS’s role in transportation planning for the Anchorage Bowl and Chugiak-Eagle River areas.
We will collect comments until Friday, May 16th on this plan. Overview
The plan explains AMATS processes in straightforward terms, including:
Goals and objectives.Organizational structure of committees and ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Alaska Communications Launches Bundled Services Perfect for Small BusinessesBundles are scalable and include unlimited internet, Microsoft 365, voice and help desk options
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 99.9% of businesses in the U.S. are small businesses. Although many small businesses are a labor of love, their owners often find themselves ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two influential Alaska Native leaders — one emerging, one established — were recently honored by the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) Board and Staff for their dedication to preserving and uplifting Alaska Native cultures. During the ANHC’s Spring Brunch celebration last month, West Anchorage High School junior Miley Amisiimaq Kakaruk and former CIRI President and CEO Roy ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. Of the 7,500 chambers in the United States, 187 of these are Accredited. These elite chambers represent the top 3% of all chambers in the United States.
“Chambers of commerce nationwide play a vital role in ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Members, Press Release
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Alaskans living in the Athabascan community of Nenana will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The collaboration between Nenana Native Association, Tanana Chiefs Conference and Alaska Communications will bring fiber to the home service to 362 ...read more
Categories: Economic, Chamber, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
KODIAK, Alaska ? Alaskans in four Tribal communities on Kodiak Island will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The collaboration, named Project Nunapet, between Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications will install a middle mile ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Anchorage, AK – The Global Credit Union Foundation donated $65,000 to community nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona. The donations were part of the Foundation’s 2024 quarterly distribution of funds to its nonprofit partners in areas served by the credit union.
“We’ve partnered with these nonprofits because we’ve seen firsthand the good they do in the community,” said Noël Gabler, Executive ...read more
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