News for Community

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The UAA College of Business and Public Policy distributes a newsletter to current students that connects them with job and internship opportunities that can lead to long-term careers. Complete this form to have your internship opportunity featured in the CBPP Monthly Employment and Internship Newsletter for students. This newsletter is focused on Internship opportunities, however you may use this ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Education, Community, Members
Monday, March 09, 2026
Alaska Enterprise Solutions (AES) is pleased to announce our forthcoming merger with Smart Document Solutions (SDS).  The Merger is scheduled to officially take place on April 1st 2026 and will continue to operate under AES in Alaska and SDS in AZ, NV and UT for the immediate future. AES was founded in February 2012 by Michael Ferris who is a lifelong Alaskan and former Xerox Sales Account ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release
Monday, March 09, 2026
ANCHORAGE – The Board of Directors of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce recently voted to support the Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage School District (ASD) bond packages that will be on the April 7, 2026, municipal election ballot. The Anchorage Chamber recognizes that, without continued investment, the city cannot continue to attract businesses and families who want to live and work in ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Government, Chamber, Community, Members
Thursday, March 05, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Kathy Day, KD/PR Virtual, 907-229-2470                         3 Rings Circus, 866-350-1251                         THE 3 RINGS CIRCUS IS COMING TO ALASKA!  Circus Performances Scheduled for Fairbanks and Anchorage in May 2026Anchorage & Fairbanks, AK – Alaska will be starting its summer out right with an opportunity to gather with family ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Press Release, Members
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
ANC is excited to announce its 2026 ANC Job Fair on Wednesday, March 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the North Terminal.  Come explore careers at the airport, meet hiring teams, and connect with people who work here every day. You’ll be able to chat with employers, ask questions, and apply for open positions—kiosks will be available so you can apply on-site.  Representatives from major ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Events, Community, Members
Sunday, March 01, 2026
Alaska Business Magazine Announces 2026 Best of Alaska Business Awards Featuring the Best Businesses voted by our readers ANCHORAGE, March 1, 2026—Alaska Business Publishing Co. is excited to announce the upcoming Best of Alaska Business awards, published every July. Annually in March,  we invite our dedicated readers to cast their votes for the finest businesses that Alaska has to offer. The ...read more
Categories: Community
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages community members and interested organizations to apply for her 2026 grant programs, which include the Mayor’s Arts Grants, the Beyond the Beige initiative, and the Mayor’s Community Grants. The application period for all programs opens March 2 and ends March 30.Beyond the BeigeFollowing its successful inaugural launch last year, Beyond the Beige—a joint ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Community, Government, Press Release
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation to Host 30th Annual Alaska Native Art Auction 30th Annual Event Marks Milestone Year for Indigenous Arts and Media   ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Koahnic Broadcast Corporation (KBC) announced that it will host the 30th Annual Alaska Native Art Auction on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, bringing together artists, community members, and ...read more
Categories: Events, Community, Press Release, Members
Friday, February 13, 2026
Fourth-quarter contributions of $574,711 pushed the total given to Alaska communities by First National Bank Alaska and its employees to more than $1 million in 2025. Total contributions include charitable gifts, activity sponsorships and in-kind donations of time and talent during the past year.   “Our great communities are at the heart of what makes Alaska such a wonderful place to live, work ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members, Community
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Small business owners often assume marketing is something handled by agencies, consultants, or platforms. In reality, small business marketing is most powerful when the owner takes strategic control—setting direction, defining the message, and building systems that generate consistent visibility and sales. You do not need a massive budget. You need clarity, structure, and discipline.Quick Wins ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release, Chamber, Community
Thursday, January 22, 2026
We invite you to join us at the Pacific Northern Academy Pearl Jubilee, celebrating 30 years and supporting the future! On March 27, 2026, PNA is hosting our PNA Jubilee at the Alaska Native Heritage Center! The evening will include champagne and oyster bar, fabulous passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, games, raffles, and dancing into the evening! Bid on trips to Hawaii, Juneau, ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Education, Press Release
Friday, October 24, 2025
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey ...read more
Categories: Education, Community, Press Release
Friday, October 03, 2025
Launching and growing a business today means more than securing customers and building brand recognition — it also means safeguarding your intellectual property (IP). In a world where digital assets can be copied, shared, or misused within seconds, protecting your IP is not optional; it’s essential. This guide explores practical strategies you can implement to keep your ideas, content, designs, ...read more
Categories: Community, Chamber, Press Release