News for Members
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Aryan Azarsepandan, CESCL and Dylan Avirett have joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) as Engineering Associate and Staff Geologist, respectively. Aryan joins R&M’s Construction Services Department, where he will support transportation and infrastructure projects with a focus on construction administration, documentation and AASHTOWare Project Construction implementation. Dylan joins the Earth ...read more
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
SBA Doubles Cumulative 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million
Effective July 4, eligible borrowers can access record levels of SBA-backed funding
WASHINGTON – Today, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), announced a new rule that will allow eligible borrowers to combine their 7(a) and 504 loans for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing, increasing ...read more
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Tundra Testing is proud to announce that we are officially open and accepting clients for environmental laboratory and analytical testing services across Alaska.
As a Veteran-owned and led, SBA certified business, Tundra Testing was built from a belief that Alaska deserves stronger local access to environmental laboratory resources and technical support. Too often, critical testing depends on ...read more
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Anchorage selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Action Fund to engage young people in local so
Monday, May 11, 2026
Municipality of Anchorage selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Action Fund to engage young people in local climate resiliency solutionsMayor Suzanne LaFrance announced today that Anchorage has been selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, which will provide funding and capacity to support the MOA in mobilizing young residents, ages 15 to 24, to design and ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Education, Members, Fun Facts, Press Release
Wednesday, May 06, 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – First National Bank Alaska’s (OTCQX:FBAK) net income for the first quarter of 2026 was $21.2 million, or $6.68 per share. This compares to a net income of $17.7 million, or $5.60 per share, for the same period in 2025. Return on assets increased to 1.67%, an improvement of 25 basis points over March 31, 2025, driven by higher net income.
“First National’s strong financial ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Members
Tuesday, May 05, 2026
May 5, 2026 – Across Alaska, young people are quietly making their communities stronger. They are organizing service projects, supporting neighbors, standing up for others and stepping in where help is needed most.
Alaska Communications is inviting Alaskans to help recognize these young leaders through its Summer of Heroes program, which celebrates youth who demonstrate compassion, initiative ...read more
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