Member News
Does your business have exciting news it wants to share with the rest of the Anchorage Chamber membership? To submit an announcement, log in to your Anchorage Chamber profile and complete a News Release. For assistance accessing your account, call (907) 272-2401.
Anchorage Chamber staff will review and approve all submissions.
Hey, Anchorage: What do you want to ask your Assembly and school board candidates?
Ballots for Anchorage’s 2026 spring election go out in March, with six Assembly seats and two school board seats up for grabs. In partnership with the Anchorage Daily News, we’ll be asking every candidate a series of questions ahead of the April 7 election — and publishing their answers on alaskapublic.org so you can compare them side by side. But first, we want to hear from you: What questions should we ask this year’s Assembly and school board candidates? What issues matter most to you and your
Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spaces
Mayor Suzanne LaFranceMunicipality of AnchorageJanuary 14, 2026Mayor LaFrance proposes new ordinance to support safety in Anchorage public spacesToday, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced a new ordinance to help ensure Anchorage’s public spaces are safe and accessible for all residents. Assembly members Zac Johnson and Kameron Perez-Verdia are cosponsoring the measure alongside Mayor LaFrance.The proposal, which was introduced during Tuesday’s Assembly meeting, will allow law enforcement to address certain
Mayor LaFrance and Assembly members propose one-time education levy to reduce Anchorage School District funding gap
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced a proposal for a one-time, $12 million education tax levy to appear on the April municipal ballot as the Anchorage School District faces an $83 million funding shortfall for the 2026-27 school year. Cosponsored by Assembly Vice Chair Anna Brawley and Members Felix Rivera and Erin Baldwin Day, this proposed levy will give Anchorage voters the opportunity to help reduce forecasted class size increases and cuts to student programs. “I strongly believe public education
Mayor LaFrance announces two executive appointments
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the appointments of two key executives, strengthening the Municipality of Anchorage’s leadership in public communications and child care and early education initiatives.Nora Morse will join the administration as Communications Director starting Jan. 20. Morse brings to the position more than 11 years of experience in public communications, campaign management, and government affairs in Alaska. Most recently, Morse served as Communications Director for NEA-Alaska.Her
APD Retail Crime Initiatives Show Measurable Results
APD Retail Crime Initiatives Show Measurable Results Through Enforcement, Partnerships, and VisibilityAnchorage, AK — December 30, 2025 — The Anchorage Police Department (APD) is reporting significant progress in reducing retail theft through a coordinated enforcement strategy that combines a dedicated Retail Crime Unit, targeted Retail Blitz operations, and an increased patrol presence during peak shopping periods. APD implemented these initiatives to address repeat and organized retail theft while
