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Wednesday, October 07, 2026
First National Bank Alaska announces leadership transition
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – First National Bank Alaska (OTCQX: FBAK) today announced that Betsy Lawer, who has served as Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer/President since 2015, will transition to Executive Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 2, 2027.
First National’s Board of Directors unanimously appointed Darren ...read more
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Monday, October 05, 2026
October 5th Event Cancellation Follow-Up
ANCHORAGE - The October 5, 2026 “Make it Monday” Gubernatorial Candidate forum luncheon was canceled due to late-breaking changes to candidate schedules. The minimum threshold to host a candidate forum set by our Advocacy Committee is two candidates. Unfortunately, candidate cancellations were received Monday morning, setting us below the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Events, Members, Press Release
Friday, September 25, 2026
New VBOCs will Support Entrepreneurs in Alaska, Florida and LouisianaWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced nearly $4.9 million in grant awards over five years to establish new Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) in Alaska, Florida and Louisiana, along with supporting satellite offices. The new centers will expand access to entrepreneurship training, ...read more
Categories: Economic, Members, Community, Government, Press Release
Thursday, September 17, 2026
ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s 69th Annual Gold Pan Awards,“All That Glitters is Gold,” will be held at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center on Nov. 20. Established in 1957, the awards are one of Anchorage’s longest-running civic programs. "The Anchorage Chamber Gold Pan Awards recognize outstanding local achievement, and we are extremely excited to announce our 2026 ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Members, Press Release, Events
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Gabe Benitez, EIT and Long Nguyen, EIT, CESCL recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M) as Staff Engineers. Gabe joins R&M’s Water Resources Group and will be based in the firm’s Wasilla office, where he will support hydrology, hydraulics and drainage design projects. Long joins the firm’s Construction Services Department, where he will support construction administration and inspection for ...read more
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Thursday, September 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mr Anchorage Joins Anchorage Chamber and Launches Special Opportunity for Chamber Members
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — September 10, 2026 — Mr Anchorage, a locally focused digital media brand highlighting Anchorage history, businesses, events and community stories, has officially joined the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.
Created by Anchorage content creator Andres Gonzalez, Mr ...read more
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Thursday, September 03, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAlaska Wealth Advisors Names Kirsten Halpin Chief Investment OfficerANCHORAGE, AK — Alaska Wealth Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of Kirsten Halpin, CFA®, CAIA®, FRM®, to Chief Investment Officer, effective August 19, 2026. In this newly elevated role, Halpin will lead the firm's investment platform, philosophy, and strategy — building on the firm's established ...read more
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