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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Alaska USA Federal Credit Union Engages its employees to Increase Support for United Way
Anchorage, Alaska – People helping people, the credit union philosophy and something Alaska USA Federal Credit Union takes seriously. This was evident as employees in Alaska, Arizona, California and Washington collaborated to raise funds for United Way. For several years, Alaska USA has been committed to strengthening its partnership with United Way through volunteering, employee giving and engaging fundraisers. This year the organization will donate $71,000 to United Way. “We are committed to the
News Release: 2/14/2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFeb. 14, 2020 Alaska USA announces new Executive Director of Consumer Lending Anchorage, Alaska – Chris Brown has been selected to fill the position of Executive Director, Consumer Lending. As Executive Director of Consumer Lending, some of Brown’s responsibilities will include ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness, and control of operations while assisting with the credit union’s goals and strategies. “With Alaska USA’s growth comes the need for executives with leadership
Attn! All Who Have a Young Prospective Dancer in Your Family! Event this Weekend
Share the Love of Dance this Valentine's Day - "On the Verge" at Alaska Dance Theatre - $10/Adult $5/Child Dear Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Community!Here's an awesome excuse to visit Alaska Dance Theatre, a school of dance, with your friends and young ones. On The Verge is Alaska Dance Theatre's student-led choreographic performance. Over 14 senior students from the ADT's Performing Company have been chosen to create, cast, and plan a piece of their very own for this special weekend. This performance
Coca-Cola Scholars: Regional Finalist for $20,000 College Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholars: Regional Finalist for $20,000 College Scholarship Cameron Blackwell@ Soldotna High School •Coca-Cola Scholars•(150) $20,000 College Scholarships•Provides•10 Years to use $20,000 towards Tuition/Housing/Textbooks/Computer•Timeline•(150) Coca-Cola Scholars Announced•March, 2020•Coca-Cola Scholars Banquet•April 16, 2020 Applications Open: August 1-October 31, 2020 Apply:Here
Ocean Peace Inc
Recruiters for Ocean Peace Inc. will be recruiting and conducting in-person interviews on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in room 102. Please apply in person at the Seafood Office prior to attending the mass recruitment event. For any questions, please contact the Seafood Unit at (907) 269-4776.
Anchorage Chamber Recognizes Service Members with the 2020 Military Appreciation Bowl-A-Thon
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Military Appreciation Bowl-A-Thon on February 1, 2020 at Center Bowl. Local businesses sponsored all 30 lanes of the bowling alley and donated spaces to military members. This event provided numerous opportunities to mingle with military personnel and give thanks for their service. It also helps the military and Anchorage business communities connect and grow a strong relationship. According to the Military Committee Chair, George Vakalis,
Geoff Lundfelt appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 29 2020 Alaska USA President & CEO appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Geoff Lundfelt, president and CEO of Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, has been appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of San Francisco’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). The appointment lasts three years, effective Jan. 1,
Register NOW for the 6th annual AlaskaCan! Conference
Register now for the 6th annual AlaskaCan! Conference! The theme of the 2020 Conference will be Educational Equity with the focus to unite cross-sector professionals in addressing a burning issue of educational equity as it pertains to Alaska’s attainment goal of 65% by 2025. Participant takeaways will include practical skills to overcome equity challenges, new and strengthened partnerships, lessons from stories of hardship and success, and identification of opportunities for program
Alaska Waste 2019 Recycling Numbers Are In
Alaska Waste has crunched the numbers on its 2019 recycling data for Anchorage. We are proud to announce that our customers diverted roughly 16,600 tons of material from the local landfill last year. That's33.2 million pounds of recyclables that did not get thrown away. The data comes from both residential and commercial customers in Anchorage. It includes our curbside recycling, in-office recycling, cardboard and mixed paper dumpsters, commercial composting route, and more. Thank you Anchorage, and
Alaska Public Lands Information Center - 2019/2020 Winter Hours
Alaska Public Lands Information Center - 2019/2020 Winter HoursNovember 14th, 2019 - May 8th, 2020Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm, AND this Saturday, November 16th605 W. 4th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501https://www.alaskacenters.gov/visitors-centers/anchorage Located in Anchorage's historic Federal Building, the center hosts exhibits representing natural, historical, and cultural features throughout the state. Wandering among the exhibits, visitors get a mini-tour of Alaska. One can also learn about recreating on
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Alaska Railroad begins winter schedule on Saturday, Sept. 21
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Railroad commences 2019-20 winter service on Saturday, Sept. 21. The Aurora Winter Train schedule offers northbound rail service from Anchorage to Fairbanks on Saturdays, the return southbound journey on Sundays, and select midweek departures in November, December, January and March.The striking winter landscapes along this route are breathtaking with snow-covered mountains, and the crisp winter air often gives riders a clear view of Denali, the tallest peak in North America.
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.
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
