Member News

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Chris Black, PE, CESCL has been named Group Manager of Site Development at R&M CONSULTANTS, INC.(R&M).As Group Manager, Chris is responsible for site planning, design and construction administration services for a variety of sites in urban and rural locations. This includes vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation, traffic safety and emergency vehicle access, site parking, utility service ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Monday, September 25, 2023
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of the new President/CEO, Kathleen McArdle. Kathleen comes to the Anchorage Chamber after rising through the ranks for 13 years at Verizon, a Fortune 26 company, and contributing locally to their Alaska business launch and operations. Her responsibilities included a wide range of projects impacting the organization, ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Global Credit Union Foundation Donates $117,500 to Local Nonprofits  Anchorage, AK – As part of its continuing mission to support charitable organizations that benefit children, veterans, and local food banks and pantries, the Global Credit Union Foundation donated $117,500 to community nonprofits in Alaska, Arizona, and Washington.  “Being able to support the everyday missions of our nonprofit ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
The Chamber’s “America’s Top Small Business Awards” celebrates the pioneers of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced America’s 70 top small businesses. These 70 exceptional businesses have emerged as the vanguards of innovation and community engagement, setting the stage for the announcement of the Chamber’s annual "America's Top ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Government, Press Release
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Are you a business owner looking to expand your reach and connect with the vibrant Korean American Community in Anchorage? Advertise in the directory! The Korean American Community of Anchorage Business Directory is the perfect platform to showcase your business and connect with over 8,000 Korean-American residents and 300+ business owners. Email admin@koreanak.com.
Categories: Press Release, Diversity & Inclusion
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Updated regulations would remove barriers to capital for entrepreneurs with certain types of justice involvement WASHINGTON –Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) invited public comment on a proposed rule that would help expand access to SBA loan programs for people with certain criminal history records.  These proposed reforms would open up entrepreneurship opportunities to the one ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
The Anchorage Assembly passed AR 2023-302 at its September 12 Regular Meeting, designating October 30 – November 4, 2023, as “Anchorage Housing Action Week.” The week-long initiative aims to open a public dialogue on housing policy with events and programs that explore Anchorage’s housing experiences, beliefs, and vision for the future. “Anchorage is experiencing a housing crisis, and that’s a ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Members
Monday, September 11, 2023
The Alaska Native Village Corporation Association (ANVCA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Curtis J. McQueen as ANVCA Executive Director beginning September 15, 2023. Curtis J. McQueen has a solid history of serving as an Alaska Native corportion CEO and serving on several for-profit and non-profit Boards throughout the State of Alaska.  From 2005 through August 2019, ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, September 01, 2023
Anchorage, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in Copper River, Kuspuk, Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon, and Yukon Flats Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) affected by the ice jam and snow melt flooding between May 12 and June 3, 2023. Even if you have already registered for the State of Alaska's disaster assistance program, you must also register with FEMA ...read more
Categories: Government, Economic, Press Release
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The Anchorage Home Builders Association and Care Endowment is offering scholarships for secondary education focused on residential construction. If you are looking to join the homebuilding industry this is a great opportunity to secure scholarship funds. Apply today at ahba.net.
Categories: Community, Education
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