News for Economic
Monday, November 17, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance on Friday delivered to the Anchorage Assembly her proposal for a 3% sales tax. This balanced, three-part investment plan will strengthen public safety and infrastructure, provide direct property tax relief, and support economic growth through investments in housing and child care. “Anchorage is at a turning point. It is up to us to fund the future we want for our community,” ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release, Community, Government
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
Friday, October 31, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, in partnership with Assembly Members Christopher Constant and Jared Goecker, has instituted free bus rides and directed municipal utilities to offer flexibility and assistance to local federal employees and military families going without paychecks during the federal government shutdown.These steps aim to help impacted Anchorage residents stretch their financial resources ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Economic, Members
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
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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
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