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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Anchorage, AK – June 11, 2025 – The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is excited to announce the “Let’s Paint Nordy’s!” mural project, taking place June 13–15. Led by local artist Rhonda Scott, this vibrant community art initiative invites the public to help transform the former Nordstrom building with large-scale murals celebrating Anchorage’s creative spirit.
This effort launched ...read more
Categories: Events, Economic, Press Release, Members, Diversity & Inclusion, Community
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of CommerceWASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Tosha Swan Pereira, IOM, Chief Operations Officer, of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members, Fun Facts
Monday, June 09, 2025
Getting attention doesn’t have to mean draining the bank account. In an age where digital real estate is both crowded and expensive, the smartest businesses are learning how to make every dollar pull double duty. Marketing on a budget isn't about cutting corners—it's about creating sharper ones. This means thinking more creatively, working more intentionally, and resisting the impulse to simply ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Events
Monday, June 09, 2025
Each year, the mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage awards grants to local nonprofits who serve the community. This long-standing tradition provides support and recognition for organizations dedicated to addressing community needs.
This year, $312,431 was available for award, and 42 organizations were selected to receive a range of funding for projects that dovetail with Mayor LaFrance's ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Members, Community, Government, Press Release
Monday, June 09, 2025
When Anchorage voters approved the alcohol tax in 2020, they dedicated the revenue to addressing public safety, child abuse and domestic violence, addiction and behavioral health, and homelessness. Five years later, the Municipality collects about $15 million every year from the tax, driving investments in a safer and healthier community.READ: Golden Lion Becomes Housing for Low-Income ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Government, Press Release
After Six Years of Transformational Leadership, Emily Edenshaw to Step Down as President & CEO of th
Friday, June 06, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) President and CEO, Emily Edenshaw, (Yup’ik/Iñupiaq/Adopted Raven Thunderbird Clan of Old Masset, Haida Gwaii) is stepping down from her role effective July 31, 2025. Edenshaw began her tenure in 2019 and led ANHC through a series of historic accomplishments, notably: Expansion of the ANHC’s operating budget from $2 million to more than ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Diversity & Inclusion, Press Release
Tuesday, June 03, 2025
New names, fan favorites, family shows and more give Alaskans a season at the PAC to look forward to.
ANCHORAGE, AK – Anchorage Concert Association is pleased to announce its full lineup of shows for the 2025/2026 season at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. Season subscriptions are available now with Early Bird Subscriptions providing a 30% discount on three or more shows for a limited ...read more
Categories: Events, Press Release, Community
Monday, June 02, 2025
Bylaw amendment approved
The membership of Chugach Electric Association, Inc. elected a new director to the utility’s seven-member board of directors in the 2025 election. After four weeks of voting, election results were announced Friday, May 30, at the electric cooperative’s annual meeting held in Anchorage at ChangePoint Alaska. Three candidates ran for the one open seat on the Chugach Board ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Members
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Did you know that having working smoke alarms in a home can cut the risk of death or injury by a home fire in half? That’s why the American Red Cross is rallying volunteers to install free smoke alarms, as part of our nationwide Sound the Alarm campaign. On May 3rd, the Red Cross of Alaska hosted its signature spotlight city event in the community of Penland Park in Anchorage, in the Airport ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Education
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Anchorage, Alaska (May 28, 2025) — In 1955, Jenny Rasmuson and her son, Elmer, honored her late husband’s memory with a simple act of generosity, a $3,000 investment to start the Rasmuson Foundation. The Foundation’s first grant — $125 to a church for a motion picture projector — reflected a belief that even small investments could strengthen communities in lasting ways. Seventy years later, ...read more
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Nick Parker, LSIT, Lindsey Sutherland and Adam Dalton, EIT recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M).Nick joined R&M’s Land Surveying Group as a Staff Surveyor. He has spent the last four summers as a Geomatics Intern with the firm, returning full-time after earning his B.S. in Geomatics from the University of Alaska Anchorage this past May. Nick has provided field surveying for airport, ...read more
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s work to support business development in Anchorage is wheels up.
The administration recommended NorthLink’s application for Anchorage’s Economic Development Property Tax incentive, and on May 6 the Anchorage Assembly approved it.
This 10-year tax break will support the company’s work to construct a new air cargo facility at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Alaska Communications Welcomes Yasir Alvi as CFOExperienced financial executive joins leading broadband service provider
Experienced financial leader Yasir Alvi will join Alaska Communications as chief financial officer beginning June 2, 2025.
Yasir started his career in software engineering at Microsoft Corporation, leading teams building commercial software for customers worldwide. This was ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
“This one is for Alaska!” – David McCarthy, Founder/President, 49th State Brewing.
Join us in celebrating this exciting news from the other side of the globe. 49th State Brewing was named Champion Medium-Sized International Brewery at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Australian International Beer Awards. Being the first brewery from Alaska to win a Champion Award and the sole winner representing ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The Anchorage Assembly is seeking community feedback on a set of Municipal Site Access Code changes sponsored by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, Assembly Vice Chair Anna Brawley, Assembly Member Daniel Volland. The package of code changes was recommended by a working group of local design professionals, policymakers, developers, community members, and the Planning Department who collaborated over 6 months ...read more
Categories: 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
