Member News

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025
President of the Association of Children’s Museums to Visit Anchorage as The Nave Becomes a Children’s Museum for a DayANCHORAGE, Alaska — On Saturday, August 9, the Alaska Children’s Museum will be joined by the Fairbanks Children’s Museum, the Seward Children’s Museum and other community partners to transform the Nave, located at 3502 Spenard Road, into Anchorage’s very own children’s museum for ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, Community, Events, Press Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Alaska Communications Accelerates Network Investment With Plans for 100,000 Locations Served With Improved Broadband ServiceSpeeds up to 300Mbps of unlimited data ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing network expansion, Alaska Communications is launching improved broadband service to approximately 100,000 businesses and homes across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Kenai ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Members
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025Mayor LaFrance announces 2025 Mayor’s Arts Grant awardeesEach year, the mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage awards grants to community-based presenters, producers, and nonprofit arts organizations who provide visual art, theater, dance, music, poetry and more to the Anchorage community. This long-standing grant program supports and recognizes groups that enrich the Municipality of ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Community, Events, Press Release
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
PRESS RELEASEAIDEA Office of Communications & External Affairs 907.771.3000 14-2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025   Vigor Marine Group & JAG Marine Group Give Notice to AIDEA of Tentative Agreement for Assignment of Operator Rights to JAG Marine Group - AIDEA Closely Following Negotiations  Ketchikan, Alaska —Vigor Marine Group and JAG Marine Group, Inc. today announced a tentative ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Government
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Community leaders champion the American Heart Association’s annual campaign to fight heart disease and stroke in Alaska, culminating on Sept. 20, 2025, at Alaska Airlines Center   ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 8, 2025 – The American Heart Association has named Lucretia Craig, RN, MSM, BSN, CPC, principal owner, Gemini Executive & Professional Coaching, and Robert “Bob” Craig, chief executive ...read more
Categories: Events, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
When people remember your brand, it's not just the name or logo—it’s how you made them feel, how clearly you communicated your values, and whether they felt seen. For chamber of commerce members, branding isn’t abstract. It’s a tool for trust, a signal of consistency, and a real engine for word-of-mouth growth. Every element of your brand should carry intention and clarity. That’s how you move ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community, Members
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Jason Johnston, PE and Trevor Copple recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M). Jason is a Senior Project Engineer in the firm’s Surface Transportation Group, where he will provide planning, design and construction administration services for civil and transportation infrastructure projects across Alaska. Trevor is an Environmental Geologist in the firm’s Geosciences Group, where he supports ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
July 1, 2025Mayor LaFrance celebrates accomplishments from year one in officeToday marks one full year in office for Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and her team. Since July 1, 2024, the Mayor has been laser-focused on five priority areas: Improving public safety, building more housing, addressing homelessness, restoring good government, and building Anchorage’s future through economic ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of Anchorage  June 26, 2025Mayor LaFrance launches major AnchorageChild Care and Early Education Fund investmentsMayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the first disbursement of funds from the Alaska Child Care and Early Education (ACCEE) Fund, a landmark initiative made possible by Proposition 14, co-sponsored by Mayor LaFrance and Assembly Member Kameron ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Press Release
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Anchorage, AK – The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) proudly announces that the Anchorage Assembly approved a lease agreement to redevelop the 3rd & Ingra property into a seasonal RV Resort featuring an Alaska Native Memorial and Indigenous Garden.This transformative project, led by ACDA, will activate a long-vacant parcel in the heart of Anchorage by creating a welcoming ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Members, Press Release
Thursday, June 26, 2025
During the June 24 Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved AR 2025-202​ to co-sign a joint resol​ution​ opposing Alaska Commissioner of Education Deena Bishop's request to the State Board of Education to further limit the ability of local governments to invest in public schools. The joint resolution will be submitted during the public comment period for regulatory ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Economic, Members, Community, Government
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) requests proposals from qualified contractors to construct and/or procure between 16 and 30 Microunits and design and develop the site, including associated utility connections and infrastructure.   The successful bidder will bring the required expertise to the project to deliver a product that meets project specifications and budget within a ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Members, 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