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SBA Administrator Announces Plans to Elevate the Office of Women’s Business Ownership
The proposed change reflects the importance of women entrepreneurs held by the Biden-Harris Administration and SBA. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced that the SBA intends to elevate its Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) to directly report to the Office of the Administrator. Under Administrator Guzman, the SBA has expanded the number of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) to a record 140 locations nationwide. These WBCs offer a
UAA to graduate roughly 700 students this fall
In-person ceremonies will be held at the Alaska Airlines Center Dec. 12 ANCHORAGE, Alaska – For the first time in nearly two years, the University of Alaska Anchorage will host in-person ceremonies to honor the accomplishments of nearly 700 certificate, undergraduate and graduate students from the Anchorage campus. After celebrating entirely online in spring and fall 2020 as well as spring 2021, this semester’s graduates will be recognized at the Alaska Airlines Center on Sunday, Dec. 12. The
Expiration of Mask Emergency Ordinance
This evening the Anchorage Assembly passed a resolution to end Emergency Ordinance 2021-3 requiring masks in indoor public spaces. While masks are no longer mandatory after midnight tonight, the Anchorage Assembly strongly encourages the use of masks in indoor public spaces. EO 2021-3 was set to expire after one of the following conditions were met: 1) crisis standards of care are ended at two of three local hospitals for 14 consecutive days, 2) there is no longer substantial or high community transmission
National Park Service names new Alaska regional director
WASHINGTON – Sarah Creachbaum, a 22-year National Park Service (NPS) veteran was named today as the agency’s new regional director for Alaska. Creachbaum comes to the role from Olympic National Park in Washington where she has served as the park’s superintendent since 2012. She begins her new role on January 16. "Throughout her career, Sarah has proven herself to be a skilled manager and effective leader with a demonstrated track record of innovation in resolving complex land management
Shop Local on the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide
Shopping locally has never been more important, or easy! Check out all of the amazing gift ideas from Alaskan-owned vendors to shop local for the holidays. Visit www.buyalaska.com/gift-guide to browse the full gift guide online! Visit www.buyalaska.com/holiday-shopping for a full list of virtual and in-person markets!
CANDLELIGHT SERVICE--''A Christmas Story from a Child perspective''
You do not want to miss a Christmas story from a child perspective. This event will have children telling the Christmas story in our modern language. While telling the story, the narrator will take you on a journey to experience Christmas songs and a scene of lighting a candle to illustrate that Jesus Christ is still the light of the World.
Chugach launches search for new CEO
The Chugach Electric Assoc., Board of Directors is looking for the next leader of Alaska’s largest electric utility. The search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) follows the announcement in July that current CEO Lee Thibert is retiring at the end of April 2022. “This is an exciting and challenging time in the electric utility industry,” said Chugach Board Chair Rachel Morse. “We are looking for a highly-competent leader who will continue to guide Chugach with a forward-thinking approach and a steady
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
Coca-Cola Bottling of Alaska and the Odom Corporation invest in rural Alaska with can-crusher grant funding
ANCHORAGE, Nov. 18, 2021 – Efforts to make aluminum beverage cans from rural areas easier to recycle will get a much-needed boost from the local Coca-Cola bottler and the Odom Corporation. The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Alaska and Odom joined forces to provide financial assistance to rural Alaska recycling efforts managed by Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR). The two-year partnership will provide $6,000 per year beginning in 2022. Funding will provide rural communities greater access
New feasibility study finds Alaska key piece in potential freight and cargo transportation solutions
In the past few years, demand for cargo transportation has accelerated, costs have skyrocketed and delivery times have more than doubled. The Anchorage Economic Development Corp., in partnership with the Ted Stevens International Airport (ANC), has released a new feasibility study for Anchorage Pacific Air-to-Sea Service (ANC PASS), a project that would take advantage of Alaska’s position as a global air cargo stop as well as underutilized space on maritime ships returning to scheduled port landings in
Northern Star Resources (Pogo) commits to three-year investment covering ALPAR bags used across Alaska for litter clean up and recycling
ANCHORAGE, Nov. 15, 2021 – Northern Star Resources Limited (Pogo) has committed to a three-year investment by sponsoring Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) bag program starting in 2022. Hundreds of rural communities across Alaska rely on ALPAR bags to collect and move plastic beverage bottles and aluminum cans on to recycling, as well as remove litter from roadways and beaches statewide. “Litter collection and recycling programs are not only essential to protect our environment but it’s
Anchorage Chamber Congratulates Gold Pan Award Finalists & Winners
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Gold Pan Awards “The Magic Within” was held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at the Anchorage Marriott Downtown. Chamber members and guests enjoyed a plated dinner and drinks, followed by a game of Heads or Tails, where a lucky winner earned themselves two round-trip tickets courtesy of Alaska Airlines. The Gold Pan Awards recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of the twelve finalists below. Awards were given to organizations and businesses for their
At-Sea Job Fair Will Be Recruiting At the Anchorage Midtown Job Center!
The Seafood Office will be hosting the At-Sea Job Fair at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center on Thursday, December 09, 2021 in room 104 from 10:00 a.m. For any questions please contact the Seafood Office or contact Sal at (907) 269-4520.
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Copper River Seafood Is Hiring a Food Safety & Compliance Maanger
Copper River Seafoods is Hiring for a Food Safety and Compliance Manager. For more information, please contact the Seafood Office @ (907) 269-4520.
Dec. 9: Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Taking Big Strides for Child Care in Alaska
You’re Invited! Get inspired to make a change at thread’s 4th Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Taking Big Strides for Child Care. Together, we can take a BIG stride towards high-quality child care that is affordable and accessible for Alaska’s families. On Dec. 9, 2021, join thread for a virtual event with: Latest research on what families desire for their child care solutionsThree spark speeches offering innovative solutions and expert advice from around the countryBreakouts
