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.
Special Event Tomorrow (9/17) at The Spice & Tea Exchange -- The Precious Gems Movement!!
You are invited to The Spice & Tea Exchange tomorrow, September 17, 2019 for an event called the Precious Gems Movement. This is a special event to celebrate members of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, by giving all members an opportunity to join the movement and share their stories of trials and triumphs while building their business. There will be door prizes, and live video interviews on the Red Carpet that will be featured on our internet based web-series called Diamonds of Alaska. We do hope that
Economic Summit 2019
The Anchorage Home Builder's Association Economic Summit will kick-off with a vision for our future. You’ll hear directly from Washington, D.C. as NAHB’s Chief Economist Robert Dietz, Ph.D.shares current news and a forecast on National & Alaskan Economies Doors open at 10:30 for access to Vendor Fair & Free Professional Head Shots! Tickets on sale at www.ahba.net or by calling 907.522.3605 $60 Individual / $500 Table (8) Thursday September 19th, 2019 at the Denaina Center
Clean Up Potter Marsh - National Public Lands Day 2019
Do you enjoy your public lands in Alaska? Are you interested in fostering a culture of environmental stewardship in the Anchorage community? We are looking for volunteers for National Public Lands Day this year! the Alaska Public Lands Information Center, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and other partners are conducting a trash clean up and removal of the invasive species, Purple Vetch, in the area surrounding the Potter Marsh wildlife viewing area just south of town. The first part of the day will
Celebrate College Savings Month with the UA College Savings Month
September is College Savings Month, and to celebrate, we are giving away four- $529 scholarship accounts! Check our Facebook page to find out how to qualify for the random weekly drawings. This month, we encourage all families to evaluate their college savings needs and goals, and take advantage of Alaska’s top-rated 529 offering - the UA College Savings Plan! Did you know? A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged way to save for future educational expenses. While the contributions are made with post-tax
Workshop: Women-Owned Small Business Certification
Grow your business using the federal government program The federal government's annual goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses. Join us at this workshop and learn: Program benefitsEligibility requirementsHow to get certifiedWhat to expect during the certification processAnd more If you have a product or service and you want to sell to the federal government as a certified women-owned business this workshop is for you. This is a free
Kikkan Randall joins The Alaska Club board of directors
Olympic gold medalist Kikkan Randall is the newest member of The Alaska Club board of directors. Randall is a longtime member of The Alaska Club and her deep knowledge of Alaska and its people, along with her commitment to family, is a perfect fit with The Alaska Club’s core values. Kikkan will bring her unique and extensive perspective on training, physical fitness and personal health to The Alaska Club’s management team.“I’m excited to begin working with The Alaska Club board of directors,” said Randall.
Sept. 9-10: No Small Matter: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care and Learning in Alaska
thread invites you to No Small Matter: A Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care and Learning in Alaska. This biennial event brings early care and learning together with businesses, policymakers, and local communities for conversation and innovative thinking around the economics of early care and learning in Alaska.Why this Summit Matters: Quality Early Care & Learning Isn't Just Powerful - It's Possible! The early care and learning industry plays a critical role in Alaska’s economy. Businesses and
Blood Drive Hosted by The Wilson Agency
The Wilson Agency is proud to partner with the Blood Bank of Alaska and their mission to serve the Alaska community. The Blood Bank of Alaska is dedicated to providing safe, pure and potent blood products and laboratory services while meeting changing health care needs. Join us on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, as we host a Mobile Unit Blood Drive at 3000 A Street, in the parking lot, between the hours of 9am and 3pm. If you would like to be a donor, call 222-5630 to set up an appointment. By donating you
Local Business Leaders Named into the 2020 Alaska Business Hall of Fame
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More information Contact: Flora L. Teo, President Junior Achievement of Alaska (907) 344-0101 fteo@ja-alaska.org Six Longtime Alaskans Inducted to the Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held in Anchorage Thursday, January 23, 2020 Anchorage, AK – Four outstanding Alaska
We're Only Human: Effective Leave Practices for Superheroes and the Rest of Us
Today's workplace superhero must deal with a lot! Please join The Wilson Agency and Alera ConnectHR for our fall seminar on October 22nd from 3-6pm at the Petroleum Club. We will provide you with insight on navigating the Bermuda Triangle of Leave - from the kind we all enjoy (resting in our fortress of solitude with umbrella beverages) to the kind we don't much like (struck down by our arch nemesis in our prime). This will be a stimulating and interactive seminar and will include appetizers, drinks and
Tickets on sale now for fan favorite Great Alaska Beer Train
Tickets on sale now for fan favorite Great Alaska Beer Train ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Get on the “microbrew express” this fall when the Great Alaska Beer Train returns. This annual special departure is a partnership between the Alaska Railroad and Anchorage’s popular Glacier Brewhouse. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Great Alaska Beer Train departs from the historic Anchorage Train Depot at 4 p.m. headed south to Portage. Passengers will travel along the scenic Turnagain Arm for the four-and-a-half-hour
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union chairman of the board inducted into Hall of Honors
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union chairman of the board inducted into Hall of Honors Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s Chairman of the Board, Bobby Alexander, has been inducted into the Defense Credit Union Council’s (DCUC) Hall of Honors. The Hall of Honors was established in 2000 as a way of acknowledging credit union leaders, volunteers, and staff for their significant contributions throughout the year. Most notably, it recognizes individuals who epitomize the DCUC’s philosophy of
Second Chances: Stories of Hope, Addiction and Recovery in Alaska
What: Second Chances: Stories of Hope, Addiction and Recovery in Alaska When: Sept. 25, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Wilda Marston Theater, 3600 Denali St. Anchorage Cost: Free, reservations recommended Our very popular Recovery Month Storytelling Event is back this September! Join us for Second Chances: Stories of Hope, Addiction, and Recovery. Hear from seven people who are in recovery as they share their
Hot Coffee Topics - 4th Wednesday, 7:30am
Join small business owners and administrators every 4th Wednesday at Cafe Del Mundo/Black Cup on Benson. This round table discussion will be lead by an expert on the topic starting at 7:30am. 8/28 - Employee Benefits with Nicholas Waindt of HUB International 9/25 - Externs in the Office - UAA, CITCI, and ACC 10/23 - Corporate Holiday Gifts with Rhonda Scott (Local artist) Hosted by C Business Services.
Great Alaska Beer Train
EVENT:The Great Alaska Beer Train DATE:Saturday, Oct. 5 TIME:4 – 8:30 p.m. LOCATION:Anchorage to PortageHistoric Anchorage Depot411 W 1st Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501 PRICE:$184 per person AGE:21 and over TICKETS:1-800-544-0552 | reservations@akrr.comhttps://www.alaskarailroad.com/ride-a-train/event-trains/great-alaska-beer-train DETAILS:Relax and enjoy the beautiful Turnagain Arm while tasting an array of brews and bites from Glacier Brewhouse aboard the Great Alaska Beer Train. Departing from
Wells Fargo gives Alaska homeownership a $3.3 million boost
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC), NeighborWorks® America and its network member NeighborWorks Alaska HomeOwnership Center has launched the NeighborhoodLIFT® program for Alaska with a $3.3 million philanthropic commitment by Wells Fargo to boost homeownership. Grants now available for reservation The Wells Fargo Alaska NeighborhoodLIFT program began offering $10,000 down payment assistance grants on Monday, Aug. 12, to eligible homebuyers. To learn more about the eligibility requirements,
Go Back to School... as a Junior Achievement Volunteer
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release August 20, 2019 For More Information Contact:Kim Rufen-BlanchetteJunior Achievement of Alaska, Inc.(907) 344-0101krufen-blanchette@ja-alaska.org@ Twitter/ja_alaska Go Back to School…as a Junior Achievement Volunteer As Kids Head Back to School, JA is Seeking Classroom Volunteers Anchorage, AK —Back-to-school season is here. In the coming days, thousands of area students will be back in school to learn the “three R’s” – Reading, Writing and
BP, University of Alaska Anchorage partnership creates opportunities for future engineers in Alaska
BP is investing more than $280,000 in UAA’s College of Engineering and the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP) in 2019, benefitting not only current university students, but also elementary school students and engineering professionals supported by the college’s extensive programs. “At UAA, we’re training the next generation of our state’s workforce,” said Dr. Kenrick Mock, Interim Dean of UAA’s College of Engineering. “Partnerships like this allow us to expand our impact and support the
