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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Women's Health Equity - Self Advocacy with Dr. Jillian Woodruff will give you a chance to hear practical, trustworthy information about women’s health directly from an expert in the field and be able to share each other's experiences. You’ll learn self-advocacy tools—what questions to ask, how to speak up in medical settings, and how to navigate a complex health system.
We'll also highlight how ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Community
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Join YWCA Alaska and The New Design for Living for this special gathering to honor Alaska’s women of all backgrounds for the worldwide celebration, International Women's Day Celebration.
Lunch and N/A refreshments provided by women powered business, Alaska Berry & Board
Also, in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Give to Gain” sponsoring a seat helps expand access to this celebration for women ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Diversity & Inclusion
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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February 18, 2026
The Anchorage ATHENA Society is pleased to announce the inductees into the Class of 2026. A group of 11 women and this year’s Leadership Award recipient will be honored at the annual Anchorage ATHENA Society luncheon Monday, March 16, 2026, at the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – Alaska Wealth Advisors, a fiduciary wealth management firm, is pleased to announce a strategic evolution of its executive leadership team. Dave Valdez, CWS®, CLU®, ChFC®, AIF®, formerly Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), and Amber Frizzell, AIF®, formerly Chief Marketing Officer, has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO).
These ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Anchorage, AK – February 17, 2026 - The Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Community Development Authority are moving forward with an effort to redevelop the former Nordstrom property, a highly visible site in the heart of downtown.
The building has long been a downtown landmark, reflecting an earlier era of retail-driven growth. Today, this vacant property represents a critical ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation to Host 30th Annual Alaska Native Art Auction
30th Annual Event Marks Milestone Year for Indigenous Arts and Media
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) announced that it will host the 30th Annual Alaska Native Art Auction on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, bringing together artists, community members, and ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release, Events
Sunday, February 15, 2026
$3 Million Coca-Cola Scholars Recipients have been announced, & 3 High School Seniors (1 local!) have been awarded: $3 Million Coca-Cola ScholarsWhat It Is$20,000 Scholarship for High School SeniorsAttend Scholars Banquet @ Atlanta, GA @ April 23, 2026Scholarship DetailsViewable Here
$20,000 Coca-Cola Scholars:First NameLast NameHigh SchoolHS CityHS StateSophiaPilgrimKetchikan High ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Friday, February 13, 2026
Fourth-quarter contributions of $574,711 pushed the total given to Alaska communities by First National Bank Alaska and its employees to more than $1 million in 2025. Total contributions include charitable gifts, activity sponsorships and in-kind donations of time and talent during the past year.
“Our great communities are at the heart of what makes Alaska such a wonderful place to live, work ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Members
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Small business owners often assume marketing is something handled by agencies, consultants, or platforms. In reality, small business marketing is most powerful when the owner takes strategic control—setting direction, defining the message, and building systems that generate consistent visibility and sales.
You do not need a massive budget. You need clarity, structure, and discipline.Quick Wins ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members, Chamber, Community
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Today, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance arrived in Juneau to advocate for the Municipality’s 2026 legislative priorities, including support for the Don Young Port of Alaska Modernization project and the Anchorage Police Department’s (APD) Real-Time Crime Center.During her visit, Mayor LaFrance is meeting with members of the Anchorage legislative delegation and key stakeholders to secure essential ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Goal is to reduce reliance on natural gas, pursue clean energy supply
As part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the dependency on natural gas and achieve board-directed decarbonization goals, Chugach Electric Association, Inc. is moving forward on the investigation of potential hydroelectric sites around Southcentral Alaska.
Chugach has filed preliminary permit applications with the Federal ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Monday, February 09, 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $20.1 million, or $6.33 per share. This compares to a net income of $20.0 million, or $6.29 per share, for the same period in 2024.
“Fourth quarter results capped another year of exceptional financial performance,” said First National Board Chair and CEO/President Betsy Lawer. “Total assets ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Economic
Monday, February 09, 2026
ANCHORAGE – Forbes named First National Bank Alaska as the second-ranked bank in the United States on its 17th annual America’s Best Banks list. First National is the only bank in Alaska to make the list. The global media company ranks the 100 strongest banks by 11 metrics, including growth, credit quality, profitability, efficiency ratio and stock performance.
“This recognition is a tribute to ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Economic
Thursday, February 05, 2026
In an 11-1 vote on Tuesday, the Anchorage Assembly approved a measure to improve safety in public spaces, proposed by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and cosponsored by Assembly Members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia. AO 2026-10 updates Anchorage Municipal Code with new legal tools that will enable law enforcement to address certain behaviors that are unsafe or inappropriate in public areas, ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Press Release, Government
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
New this year, we are inviting you, the members, to nominate a colleague or business you believe deserves recognition. This is your chance to shine the spotlight on someone who went above and beyond or made a meaningful impact on the industry.
The 2026 Seymour Awards Banquet is on Friday, April 3. This year’s theme is Night of the Stars: Celebrating the Stars Among Us!Nomination ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Events, Press Release
Thursday, January 29, 2026
R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) has opened a new office in Wasilla, expanding the firm’s footprint in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley and strengthening its ability to serve clients and communities in one of Alaska’s fastest-growing regions.The Wasilla office supports R&M’s multi-discipline services, including engineering, planning, surveying, geosciences, environmental services and construction support. ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Anchorage, ALASKA – Rasmuson Foundation welcomes LeeAnn Cooper Garrick as its Chief Operating Officer. In this newly added role, Garrick will join the Foundation’s executive group, overseeing internal operations and external events.
“The COO role is key to creating a unified, collaborative work environment and strengthening our ability to serve Alaskans,” said Gretchen Guess, president & CEO of ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood, Service and Scholarship
Monday, January 26, 2026
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood at Far Western Region Founders’ Day in Anchorage, AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — February 2026 — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA), the first historically African American sorority, is proudly commemorating its 118th Founders’ Day in Anchorage, Alaska, February 13–15, 2026. Hosted by the Far Western Region Xi ...read more
Categories: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Events, Fun Facts, Members, Press Release
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Hi, my name is Sam Giacalone, and I serve as the Scoutmaster for Troop 220. Last week, our troop experienced a heartbreaking setback: our troop trailer was stolen. Even with locks on the doors and tongue, inside that trailer was thousands of dollars' worth of essential camping and outdoor equipment—tents, cooking gear, patrol boxes, tools, and supplies that our Scouts rely on for campouts, ...read more
Categories: Members, Community
Friday, January 23, 2026
R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) recently promoted three employees into new roles: Courtney Maillet, FMAA to Accounting Supervisor, Mikey Auza to Project Biller and Bryant Wright, CPRP to Senior Planner.Courtney has been with R&M for 14 years and previously served as a Senior Project Accountant. In her new role, she is responsible for supervising the accounting team and managing the firm’s day-to-day ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, January 23, 2026
### THE MOTH MAINSTAGE: AMERICAN DREAMS STARTS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKAAcclaimed nonprofit to present multi-city storytelling shows —plus themed podcast and radio episodes— exploring hope, ambition, and belonging as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary
January 22, 2026 – (Anchorage, AK) — Global storytelling nonprofit The Moth announced its Winter/Spring 2026 season starting in Anchorage, ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Friday, January 23, 2026
Please Join Us!
Employer Roundtable & Community Relations Council Luncheon at the
Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center - Dining Hall
When: February 19, 2026, at 11:30AM
Where: 800 East Lynn Martin Drive Palmer, AK 99645
Please RSVP with Naomi Akers via email or phone.
Categories: Members, Press Release, Community, Education
Friday, January 23, 2026
ACDA Strengthens Development Team with Real Estate Leadership Promotion and Strategic New Hire
Anchorage, Alaska – January 23, 2026 - The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is pleased to announce the promotion of John Woodbury to Associate Director of Real Estate, along with the addition of Jody Serrano, who joins the organization as Development Technician. These appointments ...read more
Categories: Members, Events, Press Release
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Anchorage, AK – The Global Credit Union Foundation donated $55,000 to community nonprofits that operate in Alaska as part of the Foundation’s 2025 quarterly distribution of funds to its nonprofit partners in areas served by the credit union.
"Nonprofits like the ones we have partnered with are truly transformative to Alaska communities,” said Noël Gabler, Executive Director, Global Credit ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Thursday, January 22, 2026
We invite you to join us at the Pacific Northern Academy Pearl Jubilee, celebrating 30 years and supporting the future!
On March 27, 2026, PNA is hosting our PNA Jubilee at the Alaska Native Heritage Center! The evening will include champagne and oyster bar, fabulous passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, games, raffles, and dancing into the evening! Bid on trips to Hawaii, Juneau, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education, Community, Events
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Ballots for Anchorage’s 2026 spring election go out in March, with six Assembly seats and two school board seats up for grabs.
In partnership with the Anchorage Daily News, we’ll be asking every candidate a series of questions ahead of the April 7 election — and publishing their answers on alaskapublic.org so you can compare them side by side.
But first, we want to hear from you:
What ...read more
Categories: Education, Government, Community, Members
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJanuary 14, 2026Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spacesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a new ordinance to help ensure Anchorage’s public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents. Assembly members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia are cosponsoring the measure alongside Mayor LaFrance.The ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Economic, Government, Press Release
Friday, October 24, 2025
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys
Mission Statement
University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background
In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025
Launching and growing a business today means more than securing customers and building brand recognition — it also means safeguarding your intellectual property (IP). In a world where digital assets can be copied, shared, or misused within seconds, protecting your IP is not optional; it’s essential.
This guide explores practical strategies you can implement to keep your ideas, content, designs, ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
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
