News for Community
Monday, November 10, 2025
In recognition of Veterans Day, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance encourages disabled Anchorage veterans and surviving spouses of military members to review and apply for property tax exemptions available to them through the Municipality of Anchorage.“Anchorage is home to many who have served and sacrificed for our country,” said Mayor LaFrance. “We are profoundly grateful for their commitment, and it is ...read more
Categories: Government, Community, Economic, Members, Press Release
Thursday, November 06, 2025
?? OBBBA – HR, Are You Ready?
Legal & Accounting Perspectives
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
Networking: 11:30 AM | Program: 11:45 AM | Speakers: 12:00–2:30 PM
BP Energy Center | Anchorage, Alaska
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—signed into law in July 2025—introduces sweeping changes to payroll, benefits, and compliance that will directly affect how HR operates.
Join ASHRM for a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Education, Government, Events, Military/Veteran, Press Release, Economic
Friday, October 31, 2025
October 30 – November 13, 2025
The Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) is seeking public comment on its draft 2025 Water Master Plan. This document is updated every 7-10 years and helps AWWU meet the anticipated needs of its customers and ratepayers. The plan’s study area includes areas within the Municipality of Anchorage certificated for public water service by the Regulatory ...read more
Categories: Community
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
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is proud to announce that the National Park Service has awarded the Municipality of Anchorage a $500,000 grant aimed at revitalizing its rural communities through historic preservation, heritage tourism, and job creation.The program funding is specifically tailored toward the rehabilitation of culturally significant sites. The program targets rural areas with a population ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Members
Monday, October 13, 2025
October 11, 2025
Alaska National Guard requested to provide additional support for West Coast Storm response
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska National Guard has been requested by the State Emergency Operation Center to provide additional support for the ongoing response to the storms impacting Alaska’s West Coast, including opening the Kotzebue, Bethel and Nome Armories and ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Members, Military/Veteran, Press Release
Monday, October 06, 2025
In response to the Presidential disaster declaration issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program is available to Alaska small businesses, private nonprofit (PNP) organizations and residents affected by severe storms, flooding, and remnants of Typhoon Halong that occurred October 8-13. The disaster declaration covers the Lower Kuskokwim REAA, Lower Yukon ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, 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
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its continued effort to help Alaska’s small businesses thrive, Alaska Communications (ACS) has added a best-in-class, secure managed Wi-Fi solution, purpose-built to meet small business connectivity needs, to its portfolio with ACS SmartBiz.
ACS is the first provider in Alaska to launch Wi-Fi 7, delivering speeds up to four times faster than Wi-Fi ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Economic, Press Release
