Member News

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Construction at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s Muldoon Gate, extending to the roundabout on Provider Drive, will begin on July 22. The gate is estimated to reopen the morning of Sept. 3, 2024. These areas will be closed to install a new canopy over the Muldoon Gate, traffic calming devices at the gate, and modifications to the roundabout medians. “The ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release, Community, Military/Veteran
Friday, July 19, 2024
Freshman Career Expo Exhibitor Invitation  Oct 4, 2024 9:30-2:30 @ The Dena’ina CenterGreetings Community Members, The Anchorage School Board's approval of our master plan marks an exciting milestone: the official launch of the Academies of Anchorage (AoA)! This fall, all incoming freshmen at our eight comprehensive high schools will begin their journey through the Freshman Academy, including a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Education, Members, Press Release
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Global Credit Union Appoints New Executive Leadership Anchorage, AK – Global Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Graham, Katy Pritsos, and Chris Hibbs to new executive-level roles. Jessica Graham was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for the delivery of coordinated, organized, and efficient support ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, July 15, 2024
Anchorage, Alaska – The Rasmuson Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce $5.75 million in grants supporting organizations driving progress in higher education, housing and cultural revitalization across Alaska. These new grants bring the 2024 total to $7.5 million in Foundation investments while traditional grant programs remain paused.   The University of Alaska will receive $5 ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Anchorage, Alaska – For the ninth year in a row, Alaska Business magazine readers voted First National Bank Alaska as the Best Place to Work. The bank also took home the title of Best Bank/Credit Union for the fourth time running, and Best Customer Service in the 2024 Best of Alaska Business Awards.   “Thank you, Alaska!” said Board Chair and CEO/President Betsy Lawer. “Another big win for our ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber, Community
Monday, July 08, 2024
Join me, Ohenewa Anno, founder and owner of BrushPic in Anchorage, for a transformative workshop designed to help business owners and skilled professionals turn their unique skills into valuable online courses, eBooks, or audiobooks. This workshop is an opportunity to create new revenue streams and share your expertise with a wider audience. With over seven years of experience creating marketing ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Events, Press Release
Monday, July 01, 2024
Chugach Electric Association, Inc.’s (Chugach) investment in the Beluga River Unit (BRU) natural gas field in Cook Inlet has saved members more than $100 million over the past eight years. Chugach holds a two-thirds working interest in the BRU, with Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) owning the remaining one-third and serving as operator of the field.  Chugach acquired a 10% interest in 2016, and ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Friday, June 28, 2024
Regional Innovation Clusters Will Increase Startup and Small Business Participation in U.S. Supply Chain  WASHINGTON– Today,  Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced a new funding solicitation for the SBA’s Regional Innovation Cluster (RIC) ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
During last night’s Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly voted (7-5) to approve AO 2023-87(S-1), As Amended, to adopt the “Housing Opportunities in the Municipality for Everyone” or “HOME” Initiative to allow duplexes in all Anchorage residential zones, effectively eliminating single family zoning in the Anchorage Bowl. The change to Title 21 – Land Use does not apply to Eagle River, ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Press Release
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Anchorage, Alaska – First National welcomes Jonathan Wilson (NMLS# 879682) as Mortgage Lending Director and Vice President. Wilson brings more than 15 years of executive-level financial and mortgage experience to his new role, where he leads mortgage lending activities to help Alaskans achieve their dreams of homeownership.   “We are thrilled to welcome Jonathan to our team of mortgage experts,” ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Press Release, Community
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Business community solicits project ideas from Anchorage residents Anchorage, Alaska—A coalition of Anchorage business leaders and residents announced today the launch of Project Anchorage, an initiative designed to lower property taxes, increase livability, promote economic growth, and broaden the city’s revenue sources so visitors and commuters also contribute. Led by Anchorage Economic ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Government, Community
Monday, April 17, 2023
New resource helps businesses respond to community members in crisis  ANCHORAGE – Today, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce released its Community Care Kit: Best Practices for Responding to Community Members and Employees in Crisis. The Chamber announced the Community Care Kit at its "Make it Monday" forum, alongside a panel of local business and crisis response experts.The Community Care Kit ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Press Release