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R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) has achieved Level 2 certification under the Department of Defense’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). This certification strengthens R&M’s ability to continue supporting federal clients and reflects the firm’s commitment to safeguarding sensitive project information.Working with Anchorage-based IT consultant Stratus Services, R&M completed the rigorous ...read more

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

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

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

Dear Downtown Business Owners,   This winter the Muni is working to light up downtown. Lights help make downtown safer and more welcoming. You’ve all seen the wonderful mushing district arch go up. ACDA is going to be installing some large snowflake lights along 4th Ave soon. And we’re also looking to brighten up Town Square. We’d love your help! As you may have noticed, the Alaska building at ...read more

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

Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey ...read more

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