News for Community

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Anchorage, Alaska – The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) announced today that it has partnered with The Foraker Group while President & CEO Jenna Wright takes a medical leave of absence to focus on her health. We wish Jenna all our best and look forward to her return. The AEDC Board of Directors has appointed Heather Harris, a consultant with Foraker, as Interim President & ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Members
Thursday, August 28, 2025
 Anchorage needs more affordable, high-quality childcare — and more empowered childcare providers. YWCA Alaska, in partnership with First Entrepreneur LLC, is launching a 10-class training series to teach participants how to start and run a worker-owned childcare cooperative.This free workshop series begins Saturday, September 20th and will meet every Saturday for 10 weeks. Each participant will ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Rasmuson Foundation welcomes Issa Spatrisano to its strategy group as a Program Officer. In this role, Spatrisano will support the Foundation’s strategic grantmaking, foster meaningful partnerships, and help implement solutions that reflect the ideas and aspirations of Alaskans. Spatrisano brings over a decade of experience in refugee resettlement and community engagement. ...read more
Categories: Economic, Community, Press Release, Members
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
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (Chugach) filed a request with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to update its base rates, which is known as a general rate case, on August 18, 2025. Chugach is requesting a 3% permanent increase to total retail bill levels compared to current rates. In its filing, Chugach states that it “continues to see increases in costs and declines in sales.” ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Members, Press Release
Monday, August 25, 2025
Best Beginnings is reaching out to see if anyone would be interested in helping support the Anchorage community through our Little Free Libraries! These little libraries connect kids and families with free books, and a few of them could use some extra love. We’re looking for volunteers who can help with small repairs, a fresh paint job, or just sprucing them up so they stay welcoming and full ...read more
Categories: Community, Members, Press Release
Friday, August 22, 2025
September 13, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 PMLocation: 2211 Arca Drive, Anchorage, AK 99508Tickets: $10/person - Parents attend free!  Join us for an evening of candy, games, gifts, and entertainment in a fun, inclusive, and safe environment for individuals and families of all abilities. Hosted by The Arc of Anchorage, this heartwarming community event is part of their mission of #TransformingLives.  Ways ...read more
Categories: Diversity & Inclusion, Members, Community, Events
Monday, August 11, 2025
Anchorage, AK – On July 15, more than 130 players gathered on a beautiful sunny day at the Anchorage Golf Course for the annual Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament, which raised $70,000 to support Fisher House Foundation and Make-a-Wish Alaska and Washington. The Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament is an annual Foundation event that brings ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Military/Veteran, Members, Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, August 07, 2025
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
Categories: Community, Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Alaska Does It Better: A Focus on A Sustainable Alaska Economy The CBPP Showcase is a signature evening that has become more than just a celebration of innovative programs and academic excellence—it’s a powerful gathering of thought leaders, collaborators, and changemakers from the university and across Alaska. Held in Rasmuson Hall, this vibrant evening transforms all three floors into a hub of ...read more
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Wednesday, August 06, 2025
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
Categories: Chamber, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, August 05, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 Anchorage, Alaska – Commonwealth North proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Hickel and Egan Awards for Excellence in Public Policy Leadership: John Binkley, honored with the Walter J. Hickel Award, and Gloria O’Neill, recipient of the William A. Egan Award for Visionary Alaskan Leadership, for their transformative contributions to ...read more
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
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
Categories: Members, Community, Government, Press Release
Thursday, July 31, 2025
 Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) are pleased to announce that Visser Construction has been selected to design and build 24 microunits on municipal land located near the Elmore Permit Center.The Microunits for Recovery Residences project is a key element of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s Homelessness and Health Strategy. This innovative transitional housing ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Press Release
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
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
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