News for Members
Monday, November 24, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Rasmuson Foundation board of directors approved grants totaling $1 million to six statewide organizations in a collaborative effort to provide immediate relief to Alaskans facing food insecurity over the holiday season.
Statewide, food banks, food pantries and soup kitchens are experiencing increased demands, as rising prices and decreased food benefits leave households ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Grant is part of program designed to strengthen Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and foundations that play a critical role in fostering economic opportunity and strengthening communities
Anchorage, AK – November 19, 2025– To celebrate 200 years of KeyBank’s service to communities across the nation, the KeyBank Foundation is awarding a $200,000 philanthropic grant to Cook ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Members
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Today, Mayor LaFrance announced staffing updates for key positions at the Municipality of Anchorage that will support critical economic and community development goals. Terry Umatum will be the new Port Director of the Don Young Port of Alaska. A veteran of the United States Navy, Umatum is a logistics professional, most recently serving as the Alaska Manager for Estes Express Line, the largest ...read more
Categories: Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, November 17, 2025
ASD is requesting community input as it develops the budget for next school year and works to close a gap of more than $77 million.
The increase in state funding passed by the Legislature earlier this year helped but does not relieve the District from many years of underfunding education. Without additional state funding, ASD again will have to make significant reductions to balance the budget. ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Events, Government, Members, Press Release
Friday, November 14, 2025
Welcoming Siobhan Choi as President & CEO
The Alaska World Affairs Council is delighted to announce that Siobhan Choi has been appointed as our new President & CEO.
Siobhan joined the Council in 2019 and has since played a pivotal role in advancing our mission through her leadership in events, development, and community engagement. Her commitment to connecting Alaskans with global ideas and ...read more
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Thursday, November 13, 2025
Downtown Anchorage Gets a Glow-Up: Park It Forward Grant Winners Announced
Anchorage, Alaska – November 12, 2025 - The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) and EasyPark are thrilled to announce the award recipients of the Park It Forward: Downtown Grant Program, supporting creative, community-driven projects that bring color, culture, art, and activity to the heart of Anchorage.
This ...read more
Categories: Events, Community, Members, Press Release
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
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. Of the 7,500 chambers in the United States, 187 of these are Accredited. These elite chambers represent the top 3% of all chambers in the United States.
“Chambers of commerce nationwide play a vital role in ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Members, Press Release
