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Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageMarch 18, 2026Mayor LaFrance issues notice to proceed for Terminal 1 construction at Don Young Port of AlaskaWork to replace Cargo Terminal 1 (T1) at the Don Young Port of Alaska officially began Monday, after Mayor Suzanne LaFrance issued the Notice to Proceed with construction. This groundbreaking marks a critical milestone for the massive Port of ...read more

    Anchorage, AK – In a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who serve our nation, Global Credit Union hosted its 31st Annual Alaska Military Appreciation Breakfast on February 13, 2026. This event honored the Alaska Armed Services YMCA’s 13 Service Members of the Year recipients, the Military Spouse of the Year, and the recipient of the 2026 Bobby Alexander Civic Leader of the ...read more

ANCHORAGE — Today, Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance held a joint press conference to announce a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing the State–Municipality Quality-of-Life Task Force. This public safety initiative marks a new level of coordination between state and local authorities to target retail theft, public disorder, and the drug ...read more

The UAA College of Business and Public Policy distributes a newsletter to current students that connects them with job and internship opportunities that can lead to long-term careers. Complete this form to have your internship opportunity featured in the CBPP Monthly Employment and Internship Newsletter for students. This newsletter is focused on Internship opportunities, however you may use this ...read more

ANCHORAGE – The Board of Directors of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce recently voted to support the Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage School District (ASD) bond packages that will be on the April 7, 2026, municipal election ballot. The Anchorage Chamber recognizes that, without continued investment, the city cannot continue to attract businesses and families who want to live and work in ...read more

Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced that the Municipality, through a public contracting process, will direct $1.3 million in federal funds to expand critical supportive housing services in Anchorage.Supportive housing is a proven model that combines permanent housing with professional supports to address an individual’s health and life challenges, helping neighbors with complex needs remain ...read more

Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more

 Speaking Monday during the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s forum, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance delivered an overview of the 2026 municipal bond package, highlighting the April 7 election and the significant opportunity voters have to invest in the community.The ballot includes seven municipal bond propositions and a one-time special levy to support school classrooms. This comprehensive package aims to ...read more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska Escape Rooms (AER) has once again been recognized on the global stage, earning the prestigious 2025 Morty Award for Best Escape Room Design, marking its third international Morty win in three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025). Selected from nearly one million player experiences worldwide, the Morty Awards represent the highest honor in the escape room ...read more

 This spring, the Municipality of Anchorage is officially launching an additional 10-person Healthy Spaces crew—effectively doubling the number of boots on the ground dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and greenbelts year-round.  Managed by Anchorage Parks and Recreation, the Healthy Spaces team cleans and revitalizes public spaces, removing litter, addressing illegal dumping, and ...read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, issued the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision to halt tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA): “The Supreme Court’s decision is welcome news for businesses and consumers. Over the past year, the Chamber has been working with ...read more

Small business owners often assume marketing is something handled by agencies, consultants, or platforms. In reality, small business marketing is most powerful when the owner takes strategic control—setting direction, defining the message, and building systems that generate consistent visibility and sales. You do not need a massive budget. You need clarity, structure, and discipline.Quick Wins ...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