News for Members
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Downtown Anchorage is shining brighter this winter as EasyPark installs 40 illuminated LED snowflakes along Fourth Avenue from A Street to E Street, adding seasonal charm and warmth to one of Anchorage’s most iconic streets.
The snowflake installation complements other Park It Forward-supported projects, including the installation of the Anchorage Mushing District Arch and Illuminate Anchorage’s ...read more
Categories: Fun Facts, Press Release, Members
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) invites Request for Interest (RFI) from qualified developers, design teams, and housing development entities interested in working with ACDA to design, develop, and construct a multifamily workforce housing project on Fireweed Lane in Anchorage, Alaska.
This RFI is intended to gauge market interest, solicit conceptual approaches, and identify ...read more
Categories: Members, Fun Facts, Press Release
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Anchorage, it's time to honor our Alaskan heroes! Do you know someone, child or adult, whose courage or compassion made a real difference this year? Someone who stepped up in an emergency, saved a life, or worked tirelessly to strengthen our communities?The American Red Cross of Alaska's 26th Annual Real Heroes Awards honors extraordinary Alaskans who embody bravery, selflessness, and service. ...read more
Categories: Events, Community, Members
Friday, December 12, 2025
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation’s board of directors approved $6.7 million in investments at its December meeting. Additionally, the board extended its Housing and Homeless Initiative through 2030 with an additional $5 million investment. These decisions bring the Foundation’s 2025 investment total to more than $27.6 million.
The Foundation’s new investments support community efforts ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, Press Release
Thursday, December 11, 2025
TL;DRStrong partnerships among small business owners in Anchorage lead to shared growth, cost savings, and expanded influence. Focus on communication, complementary strengths, and formal agreements to make collaborations last. Digital tools and local networks—like Slack andHubSpot’s free CRM—can streamline teamwork and strengthen trust.The New Era of Business CollaborationAnchorage’s small ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Education, Press Release, Community, Members
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Alaska businesses invited to join the celebration and add their events to the Dolly Week mapBest Beginnings, Alaska’s statewide school readiness nonprofit and home of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alaska, is excited to announce Dolly Week, a weeklong celebration from January 11–17 honoring the joy, connection, and early education sparked by reading together.
Each month, more than 15,000 ...read more
Categories: Education, Members, Community, Events, Press Release
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of Anchorage Mayor LaFrance & ACDA celebrate construction of 32 microunits supporting recovery & stabilityMayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) joined community partners today to celebrate construction progress on the Microunits for Recovery Residences at the site of the new transitional housing and behavioral health ...read more
Categories: Government, Press Release, Economic, Members
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Available on Amazon Now: https://amzn.to/4iJM4qS ?? The Forest Crew’s DISCovery Adventures – A Heartwarming Tale of Teamwork, Differences & Dreams! “We’re different… but together, we shine!”Join Leo the Lion, Polly the Parrot, Tilly the Turtle, and Ollie the Owl on a magical adventure in Whisperwood Forest! When four friends with very different ideas and backgrounds head out into the forest for ...read more
Categories: Community, Education, Members, Press Release, Chamber, Diversity & Inclusion, Fun Facts, Military/Veteran
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Anchorage, ALASKA – Eight deserving Alaska leaders will enjoy time off to reflect andpursue personal projects with the 2026 Rasmuson Foundation Sabbatical Award. Therecipients of this year’s awards receive three to four months of time away from theirregular duties. Recipients plan to use their sabbaticals for adventures, like a 96-mile hikethrough Scotland, or restorative opportunities, like ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Members
Monday, December 08, 2025
350 turkeys donated to 11 local nonprofits
Dinner tables across Anchorage will be brighter and more complete this holiday season, thanks to the longstanding philanthropic spirit of Chugach Electric Association, Inc. The annual turkey delivery by the member-owned cooperative is underway, with Chugach donating 350 turkeys to 11 local non-profits.
Chugach gives back throughout the year, but the ...read more
Categories: Members, Press Release
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
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
