News for Press Release
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Community leaders champion the American Heart Association’s annual campaign to fight heart disease and stroke in Alaska, culminating on Sept. 20, 2025, at Alaska Airlines Center
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 8, 2025 – The American Heart Association has named Lucretia Craig, RN, MSM, BSN, CPC, principal owner, Gemini Executive & Professional Coaching, and Robert “Bob” Craig, chief executive ...read more
Categories: Events, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
When people remember your brand, it's not just the name or logo—it’s how you made them feel, how clearly you communicated your values, and whether they felt seen. For chamber of commerce members, branding isn’t abstract. It’s a tool for trust, a signal of consistency, and a real engine for word-of-mouth growth. Every element of your brand should carry intention and clarity. That’s how you move ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, Community, Members
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Jason Johnston, PE and Trevor Copple recently joined R&M CONSULTANTS, INC. (R&M). Jason is a Senior Project Engineer in the firm’s Surface Transportation Group, where he will provide planning, design and construction administration services for civil and transportation infrastructure projects across Alaska. Trevor is an Environmental Geologist in the firm’s Geosciences Group, where he supports ...read more
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Tuesday, July 01, 2025
July 1, 2025Mayor LaFrance celebrates accomplishments from year one in officeToday marks one full year in office for Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and her team. Since July 1, 2024, the Mayor has been laser-focused on five priority areas: Improving public safety, building more housing, addressing homelessness, restoring good government, and building Anchorage’s future through economic ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Thursday, June 26, 2025
During the June 24 Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved AR 2025-202 to co-sign a joint resolution opposing Alaska Commissioner of Education Deena Bishop's request to the State Board of Education to further limit the ability of local governments to invest in public schools. The joint resolution will be submitted during the public comment period for regulatory ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Economic, Members, Community, Government
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJune 25, 2025Mayor LaFrance proposes faster intervention for prohibited camping in specific safety areas and unauthorized structures on public landsOn Tuesday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance proposed an ordinance to accelerate intervention for prohibited camping in specific areas of the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Government
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of Anchorage June 26, 2025Mayor LaFrance launches major AnchorageChild Care and Early Education Fund investmentsMayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the first disbursement of funds from the Alaska Child Care and Early Education (ACCEE) Fund, a landmark initiative made possible by Proposition 14, co-sponsored by Mayor LaFrance and Assembly Member Kameron ...read more
Categories: Community, Government, Press Release
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Anchorage, AK – The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) proudly announces that the Anchorage Assembly approved a lease agreement to redevelop the 3rd & Ingra property into a seasonal RV Resort featuring an Alaska Native Memorial and Indigenous Garden.This transformative project, led by ACDA, will activate a long-vacant parcel in the heart of Anchorage by creating a welcoming ...read more
Categories: Community, Economic, Members, Press Release
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) requests proposals from qualified contractors to construct and/or procure between 16 and 30 Microunits and design and develop the site, including associated utility connections and infrastructure.
The successful bidder will bring the required expertise to the project to deliver a product that meets project specifications and budget within a ...read more
Categories: Economic, Government, Members, Press Release
Monday, June 16, 2025
Public safety is the number one responsibility of local government. As part of Mayor LaFrance’s effort to improve safety and access to public spaces for all residents, we continue to make strong progress abating encampments on public land. The administration has cleared 27 camps since coming into office and will continue to abate encampments that create safety concerns for residents. Below is a ...read more
Categories: Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Government, Members, Press Release
Saturday, June 14, 2025
The MATSU Mountaineers youth basketball team(s) will be having tryouts near the end of September. They have a 3rd-4th grade boys team and a 5th-6th grade boys team. For more information please send an email to matsumountaineersbasketball@gmail.com.
The MATSU Mountaineers are based in the Mat-Su Valley area.
Alaska Hats & More is proud to be the MATSU Mountaineers official jersey sponsor for the ...read more
Categories: Community, Events, Members, Press Release
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Hi,
This is Alison Kear, CEO of Covenant House Alaska.
As you may have seen in the news, our shelter experienced a fire last Saturday night. Thanks to the quick response from our city's firefighters and our site's robust safety protocols, all of our youth and staff got out of the building safely. We are so relieved and grateful for their well-being.
However, our building sustained extensive ...read more
Categories: Members, Community, 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
