Member News

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Friday, October 16, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation welcomes two program officers and a partnership officer to its Grantmaking and Partnerships group.  Joining the Foundation’s team of program officers, Molly Parkan and Calvin Chang will support increased outreach and guidance to Alaska’s nonprofits and local governments,  including tribes.  Molly joins the Foundation as a program officer, bringing with ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alaska Communications, a leading provider of mission and life-critical communications infrastructure in Alaska, has finalized an agreement to become an authorized reseller of Starlink, a satellite internet service engineered and operated by SpaceX. The agreement allows Alaska Communications to resell Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
First National Bank Alaska announces leadership transition   ANCHORAGE, Alaska – First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX: FBAK) today announced that Betsy Lawer, who has served as Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer/President since 2015, will transition to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 2, 2027.   First National’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Darren ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, October 05, 2026
October 5th Event Cancellation Follow-Up   ANCHORAGE - The October 5, 2026 “Make it Monday” Gubernatorial Candidate forum luncheon was canceled due to late-breaking changes to candidate schedules. The minimum threshold to host a candidate forum set by our Advocacy Committee is two candidates. Unfortunately, candidate cancellations were received Monday morning, setting us below the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Events, Members, Press Release
Friday, September 25, 2026
New VBOCs will Support Entrepreneurs in Alaska, Florida and LouisianaWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced nearly $4.9 million in grant awards over five years to establish new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) in Alaska, Florida and Louisiana, along with supporting satellite offices. The new centers will expand access to entrepreneurship training, ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Press Release, Economic, Members
Thursday, September 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mr Anchorage Joins Anchorage Chamber and Launches Special Opportunity for Chamber Members ANCHORAGE, Alaska — September 10, 2026 — Mr Anchorage, a locally focused digital media brand highlighting Anchorage history, businesses, events and community stories, has officially joined the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Created by Anchorage content creator Andres Gonzalez, Mr ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release
Thursday, September 03, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAlaska Wealth Advisors Names Kirsten Halpin Chief Investment OfficerANCHORAGE, AK — Alaska Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Kirsten Halpin, CFA®, CAIA®, FRM®, to Chief Investment Officer, effective August 19, 2026. In this newly elevated role, Halpin will lead the firm's investment platform, philosophy, and strategy — building on the firm's established ...read more
Categories: Press Release