News for 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: Community, Government, Diversity & Inclusion, Press Release
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Women's Health Equity - Self Advocacy with Dr. Jillian Woodruff will give you a chance to hear practical, trustworthy information about women’s health directly from an expert in the field and be able to share each other's experiences. You’ll learn self-advocacy tools—what questions to ask, how to speak up in medical settings, and how to navigate a complex health system.
We'll also highlight how ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Community, Education
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Join YWCA Alaska and The New Design for Living for this special gathering to honor Alaska’s women of all backgrounds for the worldwide celebration, International Women's Day Celebration.
Lunch and N/A refreshments provided by women powered business, Alaska Berry & Board
Also, in the spirit of this year’s theme, “Give to Gain” sponsoring a seat helps expand access to this celebration for women ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Diversity & Inclusion
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: Members, Community, Press Release, Events
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: Members, Press Release, 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: Press Release, Community, Chamber, Members
Tuesday, February 03, 2026
New this year, we are inviting you, the members, to nominate a colleague or business you believe deserves recognition. This is your chance to shine the spotlight on someone who went above and beyond or made a meaningful impact on the industry.
The 2026 Seymour Awards Banquet is on Friday, April 3. This year’s theme is Night of the Stars: Celebrating the Stars Among Us!Nomination ...read more
Categories: Events, Press Release, Community, Members
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood, Service and Scholarship
Monday, January 26, 2026
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood at Far Western Region Founders’ Day in Anchorage, AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — February 2026 — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA), the first historically African American sorority, is proudly commemorating its 118th Founders’ Day in Anchorage, Alaska, February 13–15, 2026. Hosted by the Far Western Region Xi ...read more
Categories: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Events, Fun Facts, Members, Press Release
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
