Member News

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Executive Director’s Message At the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), our mission is to serve as a catalyst for development that strengthens our community and supports Anchorage’s long-term growth. Through strategic partnerships, infrastructure investments, housing initiatives, and public engagement, ACDA continues to focus on projects that improve quality of life and create ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Press Release
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Siobhan Johansen and Carly Guthrie recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) in the firm's Business Services Department. Siobhan joins R&M as a Proposal Manager in the Marketing Group, where she will support proposal development, content strategy and client communications. Carly joins R&M as Human Resources Generalist, where she will support employee onboarding, recruiting coordination, ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Friday, July 10, 2026
** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **Landye Bennett Blumstein Welcomes Attorney Chanel Simon Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP is pleased to welcome Chanel A.T. Simon to the firm as an associate attorney. She will focus her practice on Alaska Native law, business law, civil litigation, and real estate law. Chanel earned her JD from Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with an Indian Law ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Wednesday, July 08, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026   Anchorage, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation has named Elizabeth Dickinson as Director of Grants Management, bringing added strength to the systems and support that help nonprofit and local government, including tribal partners, access and manage funding.   Dickinson will lead the Foundation’s grants management work, focusing on making the process more ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, July 07, 2026
July 7, 2026 LaFrance administration settles longstanding Don Young Port of Alaska lawsuit for $180 million, bringing total recovery to $191.3 millionToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced the Port of Alaska will receive a cash settlement of $180 million for the longstanding MARAD lawsuit. The agreement preserves the $11.3 million already awarded in 2024 but not yet paid, bringing the total ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members, Community
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE ALASKA MOVERS ASSOCIATIONUnfortunately, we are seeing an increase in moving scams affecting Alaska families. Rogue movers and unlicensed operators often advertise low prices, collect large deposits, and then demand significantly more money or hold household goods hostage.We are receiving an alarming number of calls from consumers who are in very distressing ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Monday, June 29, 2026
Northrim Bank Announces the Opening of its New Palmer Financial Center  Northrim Bank is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, the Palmer Financial Center, located at 585 S. Valley Way. The lobby and drive-up will be open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.  “Opening our Palmer Financial Center represents an important next step in serving the people and businesses of ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Monday, June 29, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2026 JAG Ketchikan Secures $99.6 Million NOAA Contract, Builds Momentum at Ketchikan Shipyard Anchorage, Alaska — JAG Ketchikan LLC has been awarded a $99.6 million federal contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow Modernization and Revitalization Program, marking a significant milestone for JAG Marine Group ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Courtland Madock as President and CEO, effective September 1, 2026. Madock succeeds Paul Fenaroli who is stepping down as President and CEO in August to focus on his family. Fenaroli will remain with the company through a period to support a smooth transition. Madock brings more ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, June 15, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska, June 15, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. To help improve cardiac arrest outcomes in Alaska, Carrie Peluso, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FAONL, FCNS, ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Monday, June 08, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   ANCHORAGE, AK — The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is proud to officially announce its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, effective July 1, 2026. This year's leadership team marks a milestone for the organization as it expands its programming, reach, and internal leadership structure to support the growing community of young ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release, Chamber, Community