News for Community

Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has proposed an ordinance to incentivize the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned residential properties in Anchorage – a key priority under the Mayor’s 10,000 Homes in 10 Years Strategy.The measure, AO 2025-84, would provide a 10-year property tax break to qualifying property owners who invest at least 15% of a building’s assessed value in health and safety repairs and ...read more

Your brand’s first impression isn’t just a glance — it’s a decision point. When someone scrolls past your feed, walks by your storefront, or lands on your homepage, their brain starts scanning for trust signals. It’s not always logical, and it’s rarely verbal. It’s visual. They’re asking, “Can I trust this business with my time, my money, or my problem?” The answer starts long before a click. It ...read more

The Municipality of Anchorage is proud to unveil the official events calendar for its 50th anniversary celebration. Beginning September 5, residents are invited to participate in the celebration marking fifty years since the unification of city and borough governments in 1975."Fifty years ago, the creation of our municipal government laid the foundation for the vibrant community we are today. I am ...read more

“Hunger is a reality for one in seven Alaskans,” says the Fook Bank of Alaska, but Matson Alaska is taking a big bite out of this alarming statistic. "Over the past year alone, Matson has transported more than 1.4 million pounds of food, supported our 20th annual Thanksgiving Blessing, and very especially, enabled the Food Bank of Alaska to purchase and distribute food through a $1.5 million ...read more

Alaska Communications Accelerates Network Investment With Plans for 100,000 Locations Served With Improved Broadband ServiceSpeeds up to 300Mbps of unlimited data ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing network expansion, Alaska Communications is launching improved broadband service to approximately 100,000 businesses and homes across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Kenai ...read more

When people remember your brand, it's not just the name or logo—it’s how you made them feel, how clearly you communicated your values, and whether they felt seen. For chamber of commerce members, branding isn’t abstract. It’s a tool for trust, a signal of consistency, and a real engine for word-of-mouth growth. Every element of your brand should carry intention and clarity. That’s how you move ...read more