News for Economic
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageMarch 18, 2026Mayor LaFrance issues notice to proceed for Terminal 1 construction at Don Young Port of AlaskaWork to replace Cargo Terminal 1 (T1) at the Don Young Port of Alaska officially began Monday, after Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued the Notice to Proceed with construction. This groundbreaking marks a critical milestone for the massive Port of ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Economic, Government, Press Release
Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, March 02, 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX: FBAK) reached a significant milestone on Feb. 26, 2026, surpassing a $1 billion market capitalization for the first time in the bank’s history. Common shares traded in a daily range of $311.70 to $328.45, closing at $322.50 per share. The bank’s 3,166,885 outstanding shares reflected a record-high total market value of equity totaling $1.021 ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber, Economic
