News for Economic
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Alaskans living in the Athabascan community of Nenana will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The collaboration between Nenana Native Association, Tanana Chiefs Conference and Alaska Communications will bring fiber to the home service to 362 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Economic, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
ANCHORAGE, AK – Forbes selected Alaska’s largest community bank, First National Bank Alaska, as one of the top ten banks in the country for their annual list America’s Best Banks. First National ranked sixth in the nation and was the only bank in Alaska to make the list.
The global media company evaluates 11 metrics, including growth, credit quality, profitability and stock ...read more
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Friday, February 07, 2025
First National Bank Alaska’s Board of Directors announced several appointments and promotions January 25, 2025 at their annual Dinner Dance. The event recognizes and celebrates bank achievements.
Key appointments and promotions to the bank’s leadership include:
Branch Administration Director Karl Heinz was promoted to Senior Branch Administration Director and appointed Executive Vice ...read more
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
KODIAK, Alaska ? Alaskans in four Tribal communities on Kodiak Island will receive lifechanging broadband service, thanks to a Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 grant funded by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The collaboration, named Project Nunapet, between Old Harbor Native Corporation and Alaska Communications will install a middle mile ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Economic
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
On 1/8/25, AARP opened the Community Challenge grant program for the 9th year. This is a great opportunity for organizations to apply for quick-action projects that make communities more livable for people of all ages and to jump-start long-term change. The program is open to nonprofits and government entities. Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million through 1,700 grants to organizations in ...read more
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Monday, January 06, 2025
Alaska Communications Announces Leadership Transition Paul Fenaroli Named Chief Executive Officer and Joins Board of Directors
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, January 6, 2025 – The Alaska Communications board of directors today announced the appointment of Paul Fenaroli as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective January 6, 2025.
“We are excited to welcome Paul Fenaroli as our new CEO,” ...read more
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