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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GCI joins Covenant House Alaska in spending one night outside for Alaska’s youth
ANCHORAGE, Alaska— As Alaskans look ahead to Thanksgiving and consider what they are thankful for, GCI is encouraging families in Anchorage to think about a part of the community that is often forgotten: youth without a stable home or support system. GCI is teaming up with Covenant House Alaska for the Virtual Sleep Out: Anchorage Edition 2020 to show solidarity for youth in Alaska experiencing homelessness. GCI Senior Vice President of Consumer Services Paul Landes will be giving up his bed and is asking
Acting Mayor announces modified Hunker Down order
ANCHORAGE, AK — Today, Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson signed a modified Hunker Down order, Emergency Order EO-16, to halt the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19 in the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and to protect our public health systems, which serve the entire state of Alaska, and the residents who rely upon these systems. The order will take effect on Tuesday, December 1 at 8:00 a.m. and will remain in effect until Friday, January 1 at 8:00 a.m. Despite the Municipality, the State, businesses, and
Shop Small Week
Shop Small is a nationwide event to promote shopping at local small businesses. This year the Anchorage Downtown Partnership is once again a Neighborhood Champion for this event in partnership with American Express. Attention - We are transforming this event into a week-long event. In order to keep our downtown shoppers safe we are pivoting our approach to Shop Small this year and are spreading the joy of shopping local for a whole week. Participating businesses have been asked to extend their special
Eklutna Inc.'s New CEO, Kyle Foster
On November 06, 2020, Eklutna Inc. Board of Directors was pleased to announce the promotion of Kyle Foster into the Chief Executive Officer position of the parent Company Eklutna, Inc. Kyle joined the Eklutna team as General Manager in July 2020. As the CEO, he will lead the parent company as well as provide leadership and work with the senior management teams of Eklutna’s subsidiaries, Eklutna Services, LLC (dba Eklutna Sand & Gravel), the natural resources division, and Eklutna Construction & Maintenance,
An open call for artists to make an impact on their community
Anchorage Concert Association seeks local artists to impact Anchorage communities Anchorage, AK - Anchorage Concert Association is seeking local artists to explore new ways of safely bringing together art and audiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent years, the organization has done different types of work in the community, often bringing artists and the public together to co-design artistic projects for impact close to home. Now with social distancing requirements, uncertain timelines for
Alaska's Hospitality Industry Needs Your Help
Dear Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Members: The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is asking for your support of the hospitality industry in Anchorage. Their request is outlined in this editorial letter to Alaskans on behalf of: Brewers Guild of Alaska; Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant, and Retailers Association; Alaska Travel Industry Association; Anchorage Downtown Partnership; and Alaska Hospitality Retailers. They are asking everyone to carefully follow health guidelines to curb the spread of
A Housing Relief Resource for All Alaskans
We have built a website to be the one place where all Alaskans can go to find current, accurate, comprehensive information on all housing relief programs, and current guidance on eviction/foreclosure. This site goes beyond AHFC programs and the families and individuals we serve. It is a resource for all Alaskans — homeowners, landlords, and renters — and the organizations that assist them. It provides: A clearinghouse of all housing relief programs in the state of AlaskaA step by step guide that leads all
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Anchorage Home Builders Care Endowment Annual Shoebox Program
Every year, The Anchorage Home Builders Association (AHBA) gives back to the community by collecting donations from their membership and purchasing gifts and other necessities and donating them to Anchorage School District students identified as in-need. This year, we have 1,000 students in need of gifts and cold weather gear. We are in need of people to sponsor a child for $50 (we do the shopping) or pick up a backpack to fill. If you are interested, please call us at 907.522.3605 or email us at
Altman, Rogers & Co. Wins 2020 BBB Torch Award For Ethics
Anchorage, AK, Release: November 13, 2020. For Immediate Release Altman, Rogers & Co. is the recipient of the 2020 Better Business Bureau Tier 2 Torch Award for Ethics in Alaska. The Torch Awards is the Better Business Bureau’s annual awards program that publicly recognizes those organizations that exemplify a standard of conducting business that is transparent and ethical. To win the award is an honor in and of itself, but to do so in a year that has radically changed our world and inevitably, how we
Anchorage Chamber Congratulates the 63rd Annual Gold Pan Award Winners
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s 63rd Annual Gold Pan Awards “Back to the Past, Into the Future” was held virtually on Friday, November 6, 2020. The event featured a mix of pre-recorded presentations and a live broadcast from Matanuska Brewing Company – Midtown by Upper One Studios. Chamber members and guests logged in to enjoy a virtual happy hour with The Spice & Tea Exchange, an awards ceremony, and a live concert stream with local band, I Like Robots. "I want to thank our sponsors,
Electric Vehicle charger installed at Rustic Goat
MOA latest to partner with Chugach Electric on charging station Anchorage, AK – An electric vehicle (EV) charger is now available at the Rustic Goat restaurant in West Anchorage, installed by the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), which leases the parking area to the restaurant. The charger is the fourth and final charging facility funded in part by Chugach Electric Association as part of an EV charging research program. Chugach launched an incentive program last year to help the utility learn more about the
ASYMCA's Arctic Warrior Wishes
The Armed Services YMCA Arctic Warrior Wishes program is designed to match service members or military families throughout the state with community members like you who want to grant holiday wishes and make impactful human connections with those who serve. Our service members are sending out their holiday wishes now, and they dream in all shapes and sizes. Amongst those wishes, there may be one that's a perfect match for you to grant! Wishes will be available to view and grant on our volunteer portal
ASYMCA Salute to the Military Call for Nominations
The Annual Salute to the Military got its start in the form of multiple Service Balls hosted by the local Navy League. In 1977, the Navy League, with the support of Senator Ted Stevens, worked with the Armed Services YMCA to create one annual event to honor all service branches, and promote community awareness of military performance and service. For 2021, the ASYMCA will continue the grand tradition of celebrating Service Before Self in a format both exclusive and accessible--a grand party using small
Women's Ingenuity, Tenacity and Care Helped Shape Circumpolar North
Myth of the North as “masculine proving ground” dismantled in new Anchorage Museum exhibition EXTRA TOUGH: WOMEN OF THE NORTH on view Nov. 6, 2020 – Sept. 6, 2021 ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – A new Anchorage Museum exhibition re-examines the past and envisions female futures in the Circumpolar North, telling important stories of women’s impact on the North. The first major exhibition produced at the museum since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Extra Tough: Women of the North is on view Nov. 6, 2020
Credit unions across Alaska come together to support the Cash for Cans Donation Drive
Anchorage, Alaska – September was National Hunger Month and this year the Alaska Credit Union League conducted the Cash for Cans donation drive to help raise funds for local food banks and pantries, benefiting members and the community at large. Nearly every credit union in Alaska took part in this year’s promotion making it a huge success for the league. The Cash for Cans promotion, initially created and trademarked by Alaska USA Federal Credit Union, has been happening since 2014. With the inclusion
Record Funds Raised for Alaska USA Foundation’s annual Cash for Cans® fundraiser CUNA Mutual Group Foundation, Inc. matches Cash or Cans® donations to fight food insecurities
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – Hunger is one of the most prominent issues in all of the communities the Alaska USA Foundation serves. With “people helping people” as their core purpose, CUNA Mutual Group Foundation, Inc. partnered with Alaska USA Foundation’s annual Cash for Cans® donation drive by providing a match challenge to encourage member donations. Through this partnership, member donations reached a record amount for this fundraiser. “In a year like 2020, we are so grateful for our partners that help us
Anchorage Gig Economy Gets a Boost
ANCHORAGE – Local gig economy workers have the support of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, with its board approving the development of the Anchorage Gig Economy Network and establishing a committee that will prioritize opportunities that foster growth for the budding economic sector. The chamber appointed Far North Fashion blogger Lesli Olson to its Board of Directors and to chair an ad hoc committee responsible for further developing the effort. “Gig workers are a strong segment of Anchorage’s
Alaska Railroad kicks off 2020 Catch the Train Photo Contest
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The popular Catch the Train Photo Contest is back, and this year lets Alaskans share their images of what they capture onboard the Alaska Railroad with the chance to win cash and prizes. To participate, passengers can submit a photo to the contest via the Alaska Railroad Facebook page or by using the hashtag #CatchTheTrainAK on Twitter or Instagram. The deadline for submissions in the photo contest closes on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. Following the submission period, 12 finalists will be
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union’s response to COVID-19
Anchorage, Alaska – People helping people, the credit union philosophy, has never wavered as Alaska USA Federal Credit Union puts its members, employees and the markets it serves as top priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. From implementing an informative website and support services to members, to providing flexible remote work and/or paid leave options to meet the needs of employees, Alaska USA is committed to ensuring members and employees receive the same level of service, value and convenience during
