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.
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Northrim News: New Palmer Financial Center
Northrim Bank Announces the Opening of its New Palmer Financial Center Northrim Bank is proud to announce the opening of its newest location, the Palmer Financial Center, located at 585 S. Valley Way. The lobby and drive-up will be open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. “Opening our Palmer Financial Center represents an important next step in serving the people and businesses of the Mat-Su Valley,” said Mike Huston, Northrim Bank President. “As our second location in the Valley and our 21st
AG Ketchikan Secures $99.6 Million NOAA Contract, Builds Momentum at Ketchikan Shipyard
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2026 JAG Ketchikan Secures $99.6 Million NOAA Contract, Builds Momentum at Ketchikan Shipyard Anchorage, Alaska — JAG Ketchikan LLC has been awarded a $99.6 million federal contract by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow Modernization and Revitalization Program, marking a significant milestone for JAG Marine Group and reinforcing Alaska’s growing role in supporting federal maritime operations. The contract began June 10,
Housing Development Strategic Report
To our valued stakeholders and the Anchorage community;I am pleased to share this housing development strategic report, which examines the challenges limiting housing production in Anchorage and identifies strategies to help address our community’s growing housing needs.Anchorage is experiencing a significant shortage of attainable and workforce housing. Rising development costs, supply chain challenges, and aging infrastructure have made it increasingly difficult to build new housing at the pace our
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SBA Relief Still Available to Alaska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Storms
SBA Relief Still Available to Alaska Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Recent StormsDeadline to apply for economic injury loans approachingWASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administrationis reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Alaska of the July 22 deadline to apply for low‑interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong occurring Oct. 8 – 13, 2025.The disaster declaration covers
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Announces New Team
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2026 The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Announces New Team ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce announces its new team members to their membership community. Meet Morrow Duszynski, Communications Manager: Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska,Morrow values community, connection, and creativity. Morrow has over three years of experience in higher ed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she began her career in HR and
HEX Strengthens Cook Inlet Operations with New Alaskan-Owned Support Vessel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEHEX Strengthens Cook Inlet Operations with New Alaskan-Owned Support VesselANCHORAGE, Alaska — June 23, 2026 — HEX LLC announced the addition of Atlantis, a 190-foot offshore supply vessel owned by its subsidiary Atlantis LLC, increasing the marine support capacity for Cook Inlet’s critical infrastructure and reinforcing the region’s role as the critical energy basin for the Railbelt’s natural gas needs. This marks another step in HEX’s efforts to strengthen the local supply chain and
Visit Anchorage Earns Added Designation During Reaccreditation from Destinations International
Visit Anchorage Earns Added Designation for the First Time During Reaccreditation from Destinations International Visit Anchorage earned its reaccreditation for the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) from Destinations International, and the organization is one of just 10% of accredited organizations to earn the certification with distinction. DMAP accreditation recognizes Visit Anchorage’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting industry standards for performance and accountability
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Respect for Alaska Native homelands, cultures, and peoples is not optional.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2026 Respect for Alaska Native homelands, cultures, and peoples is not optional. KETCHIKAN, Alaska — Recent social media videos showing visitors mocking, imitating, or otherwise disrespecting Alaska Native totem poles and cultural symbols are deeply disappointing and unacceptable. These actions reflect a troubling lack of understanding about the people, histories, and living cultures represented by these cultural treasures. Totem poles are not props for entertainment.
SBA Launches Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
SBA Launches Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge in Celebration of America’s 250th AnniversarySmall Businesses nationwide invited to honor free enterprise and receive official Freedom 250 recognition certificate WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the SBA Freedom 250 Small Business Pledge, inviting American small business owners across the country to join the nationwide celebration honoring 250 years of American independence, entrepreneurship, and free
2026 Mayor’s Arts and Community Grant recipients
Today, Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced the recipients of the 2026 Mayor’s Arts and Community Grants, as well as the second round of the “Beyond the Beige” grant initiative.These programs provide essential financial support to local nonprofits and cultural organizations fostering a more vibrant, connected, and resilient Anchorage.“I am proud to support our local nonprofits and cultural organizations as they work to strengthen our community,” said Mayor LaFrance. “Investing in their work is a
Mayor LaFrance proposes two ordinances to encourage housing development
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance is proposing two new property tax incentives to encourage the building of lower-cost homes in the Municipality, promote mixed-use development and improve housing affordability.The pair of proposed ordinances is part of the Mayor’s broader 10,000 Homes in Ten Years strategy."For our community to truly thrive, Anchorage families need a housing market where homeownership is actually within reach," said Mayor LaFrance. "These tax incentives address the housing shortage head-on by
ANC RFP: Concourse C Amenities Concession
RFP ADA-32658 - Room SB2040 - Concourse C Amenities Concession - ANC In accordance with 17 AAC 42.400(a) – The following should be published: June 11, 2026, through August 10, 2026 (60 days) in the Alaska Online Public Notice System. https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=224171REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP): The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities requests proposals for the non-exclusive rights and obligations to Concourse C Amenities Concession
Local healthcare executive to lead 2026 Alaska Heart Run & Walk and statewide push for CPR readiness
Anchorage, Alaska, June 15, 2026 — According to the American Heart Association, 9 in 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital die, and more than half don’t receive bystander CPR. CPR — especially if performed immediately — can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. To help improve cardiac arrest outcomes in Alaska, Carrie Peluso, DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, CENP, FAONL, FCNS, chief nursing officer of Providence Alaska, will chair the 2026 Alaska Heart Run & Walk, leading an effort to
Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals Group Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors and New Executive Fellows Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANCHORAGE, AK — The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is proud to officially announce its Board of Directors for the 2026-2027 term, effective July 1, 2026. This year's leadership team marks a milestone for the organization as it expands its programming, reach, and internal leadership structure to support the growing community of young leaders across the state. Leading the charge for the upcoming term is incoming YPG Board Chair Vlad Finko of Alaska
Alaskan-owned HEX Expands Beyond Cook Inlet with Coastal Plain Leases
Alaskan-owned HEX Expands Beyond Cook Inlet with Coastal Plain Leases ANCHORAGE, Alaska — June 8, 2026 — HEX Energy LLC (HEX Energy) has acquired oil and gas lease tracts 82 and 112 in Alaska’s Coastal Plain through the Bureau of Land Management’s 2026 lease sale. HEX Energy appreciates the work of the President of the United States, the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Land Management, and the many federal and state professionals who support a transparent and orderly leasing process in
Practical Visual Asset Creation: How Small Retail Businesses Can Put Adobe Firefly to Work
What Is Adobe Firefly? What is Adobe Firefly? Adobe Firefly is a web-based generative artificial intelligence application designed to create visual content from text descriptions. The platform operates as a standalone web application where users type plain language commands to produce images, text effects, and video assets. It delivers high-resolution files cleared for safe commercial use because the underlying models are trained exclusively on licensed Adobe Stock material and public domain
ACDA Launches “Meet Me Downtown” to Celebrate the Heart of Anchorage
New campaign gives downtown businesses, restaurants, and event organizers a free platform to promote specials, events, and experiences ANCHORAGE, Alaska — June 4, 2026 - The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) is proud to announce the launch of “Meet Me Downtown,” a new community-focused campaign designed to celebrate the energy, businesses, events, dining, entertainment, and experiences that make Downtown Anchorage unique. Developed in partnership with Visit Anchorage, Municipality of
