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Nuvision Alaska spends Memorial Day weekend honoring veterans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2022 Nuvision Alaska spends Memorial Day weekend honoring veterans From cleaning headstones to a barbeque with live music and giveaways, Nuvision Alaska extends respect and gratitude to those who serve Nuvision Alaska is kicking off Memorial Day weekend in Anchorage with a statewide gas card giveaway. Active duty service members and veterans are invited to stop by the Financial Center in Anchorage to pick up a free $25 gas card on Friday, May 27 from 10
Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month: SBA Hosts Armchair Discussion on Increasing Opportunities for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander-Owned Small Businesses with Industry Experts
WHAT: SBA’s Elevating Small Business Series Webinar: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month In celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a virtual armchair discussion with Jennifer Kim, Associate Administrator, Office of Field Operations; Michael Fong, Regional Administrator for SBA Region X; Chiling Tong, President and CEO, National Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship; and
Is Your Business Listed on the BuyAlaska Business Directory?
The BuyAlaska Program's Alaska-owned Business Directory is making it easy for consumers to connect with hundreds of Alaska businesses in every industry. Listing your business on the directory is completely free, and membership comes with other perks like business discounts and free advertising on BuyAlaska's social media platforms. Best of all, joining makes you a part of a statewide network advocating for the growth and prosperity of Alaska's small businesses. The Alaska SBDC is proud to host the BuyAlaska
2022 Red Nose Day Fundraising is Back!
2022 Red Nose Day Fundraising is Back! The noses are back! Since 2015, Walgreens has proudly served as the exclusive retailer of the Red Nose – the iconic symbol of the annual Red Nose Day campaign. Each spring, our customers, team members and community partners happily anticipate the return of the Red Nose. Red Nose Day USA is an annual fundraising campaign to end the cycle of child poverty and ensure a healthy future for all children. Comic Relief US, is the nonprofit behind Red Nose Day. Red Nose Day
Now Open for Summer 2022
Alaska residents save up to 50% Experience one of America's Cultural Treasures in your backyard! Alaska residents save up to 50% on admission fees at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. NOW OPEN FOR SUMMER 2022 Join us Tuesday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 10 through September 17
Alaska Railbelt utilities and State of Alaska join forces to address in-state energy security
Today, six Alaska utilities announced the formation of a working group to assess future gas supply needs and energy security in Cook Inlet. The group was formed in recognition of the expected decline of aging Cook Inlet assets; and in conjunction with recent discussions with Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, as well as the potential impacts of recently-introduced clean energy legislation. The utilities include: Chugach Electric Association, Interior Gas Utility, Matanuska Electric Association, Homer Electric
SBA Announces Boots to Business Instructors of the Year Recognizing Top Performers Across the Agency’s Flagship Program Supporting Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
Virtual Ceremony Honoring Recipients Will Take Place Today WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced six recipients of the “Boots to Business (B2B) Instructor of the Year” award. Each year, representatives from the SBA and its partner network are honored for their excellence in teaching Boots to Business, the entrepreneurial track of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, helping small businesses, often from
Alaska USA Kids Day at the Alaska Zoo Reaches Record Attendance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 5, 2022 Local Youth Event Attracts Thousands to Welcome Spring Alaska USA Kids Day at the Alaska Zoo Reaches Record Attendance ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Animals, children, and tons of fun, oh my! Alaska USA Kids Day brought more than 3,500 people to the Alaska Zoo last Saturday for a fun-filled family day. Kids aged three to 17 received free entrance to the zoo and the opportunity to partake in various activities including animal tattoos, a prize wheel, a photo booth, and animal
The Stay & Play Trade Show Helps Locals Explore Their Backyard This Summer
Visit Anchorage hosts a new event on May 11 to help Alaskans plan their summer adventures. The Stay & Play Trade Show connects residents with nearly 70 local travel and adventure companies to discover what’s new and help plan your fun in the months ahead. Explore on your own, or make plans with visiting friends and family — enjoy new outdoor experiences and see a different side of the city. The Stay & Play Trade Show is free to attend. Many companies will bring their products and services into the Dena’ina
FREE Family Fun Day with Cradle to Career Anchorage
Kick-off summer break with some singing, dancing, food, games, and more! We’re celebrating the launch of Cradle to Career Anchorage, a new, community-driven initiative to ensure Anchorage kids are safe, healthy, and nurtured at every stage of development. You’re invited to join the celebrations at Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 22, from 2-5 p.m. at Begich Middle School. The event includes free food and drinks from some of your favorite food trucks including: Yeti Dogs. Mr. Daryl’s Southern
Peter Pan Seafoods Hosting In-Person Recruitment
Recruiters for Peter Pan Seafoods are hosting an in-person recruitment at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center on Thursday, May 05 and Friday, May 06, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. in room #104. For more information, please call the Seafood Office at (907) 269-4520.
54th Annual Citywide Cleanup & Kick-Off Event
May 1 through May 28, 2022 ANCHORAGE - The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to the 54th annual Citywide Cleanup presented by Matson to be held May 1 through May 28, 2022. Every year thousands of volunteers throughout the Municipality of Anchorage unite to collect and dispose of millions of pounds of trash from Anchorage, Eagle River, and Girdwood neighborhoods. In 2021, we had over 6,500 registered volunteers collect 2.8 million pounds of trash. These numbers surpassed our goals for the
2023 Alaska Business Hall of Fame Laureates ANNOUNCED
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release For More information Contact:Flora L. Teo, PresidentJunior Achievement of Alaska(907) 344-0101fteo@ja-alaska.org Longtime Alaskans Inducted to the Alaska Business Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held in Anchorage Thursday, January 19, 2023 ANCHORAGE, AK –5 outstanding Alaska business leaders will join the
First National Bank Alaska is investing in the next generation of leaders
First National Bank Alaska is proud to be the title sponsor of ASAA and March Madness Alaska First National Bank Alaska returns in 2022 as the title sponsor of the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA). Starting March 16, ASAA’s March Madness Alaska attracts top basketball teams and players from across the state as one of Alaska's largest high school championship tournaments. “Activities support the academic mission of schools. They are an extension of a good educational program. Students who
Contract Negotiations: Should You Dominate or Collaborate?
Contract Negotiations: Should You Dominate or Collaborate? Negotiations are often tainted with the shadow of self-interest. Participants in a negotiation are often concerned with what they can gain from it rather than what they can give to the other person. This shouldn’t be a surprise—humans are built to be competitive. However, people are also naturally cooperative when they want to be. Negotiations don't always have to be a winner-take-all fight to the death, and collaborative negotiations can result
Paola Pivi: Lies, Lies, Lies on view at Anchorage Museum Dec. 3, 2021 through Sept. 4, 2022
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska-based Italian artist Paola Pivi sees lies everywhere. Their prevalence in politics and the media, and the glut of information individuals engage with daily, she says, have made her keenly aware how lies are powerfully used as tools of aggression and manipulation. The confusion created by the spread of lies through mass communication is at the core of Pivi’s Lies, Lies, Lies, an immersive, multimedia installation opening at the Anchorage Museum Dec. 3, 2021. Composed of dozens
