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Increased fraud activity targeting Alaskans to gain sensitive information to gain sensitive information
An increasing number of Alaskans are reporting receiving calls and texts from fraudsters trying to collect their login, ACH and debit card information by posing as First National employees. The caller ID may display as a First National phone number. These calls and texts may sound and look official, but they are not. First National will never call or text customers and ask for personal and/or account information. It’s important to never share sensitive information like a bank password, PIN, or a one-time
Global Credit Union Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $70,000 for Local Nonprofits
Anchorage, AK – On July 15, more than 130 players gathered on a beautiful sunny day at the Anchorage Golf Course for the annual Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament, which raised $70,000 to support Fisher House Foundation and Make-a-Wish Alaska and Washington. The Global Credit Union Foundation Fairway Friends Golf Tournament is an annual Foundation event that brings together business partners, credit union leaders and volunteers, and the community to support Foundation
GCI serves up lightning-fast speeds, unlimited data and 5,000 Subway sandwiches at Bethel customer appreciation event
BETHEL, Alaska – Bethel residents gathered this week for an afternoon of food, music, and celebration at a GCI-hosted community event serving up 5,000 Subway sandwiches and unlimited appreciation for local customers. The event marked a major milestone for the region as GCI and partner Bethel Native Corporation recently launched fiber internet and 5G mobile service in Bethel through the AIRRAQ Network. Held at the Cultural Center, the event featured music from a live DJ, giveaways, and a guest appearance
Mayor LaFrance proposes rehabilitation incentives to turn vacant homes into housing
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has proposed an ordinance to incentivize the rehabilitation of vacant and abandoned residential properties in Anchorage – a key priority under the Mayor’s 10,000 Homes in 10 Years Strategy.The measure, AO 2025-84, would provide a 10-year property tax break to qualifying property owners who invest at least 15% of a building’s assessed value in health and safety repairs and improvements. To qualify, residential properties must have been constructed prior to 1996 and be listed on the
Sponsor the UAA CPBB Showcase
Alaska Does It Better: A Focus on A Sustainable Alaska Economy The CBPP Showcase is a signature evening that has become more than just a celebration of innovative programs and academic excellence—it’s a powerful gathering of thought leaders, collaborators, and changemakers from the university and across Alaska. Held in Rasmuson Hall, this vibrant evening transforms all three floors into a hub of interactive exhibits, engaging panel discussions that foster connection, innovation, and growth. In 2024, the
Design to Be Believed: A Small Business Guide to Visual Credibility
Your brand’s first impression isn’t just a glance — it’s a decision point. When someone scrolls past your feed, walks by your storefront, or lands on your homepage, their brain starts scanning for trust signals. It’s not always logical, and it’s rarely verbal. It’s visual. They’re asking, “Can I trust this business with my time, my money, or my problem?” The answer starts long before a click. It begins the moment your design hits their line of sight. First Impressions Matter Visual branding doesn’t just
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Commonwealth North Honors John Binkley and Gloria O’Neill with 2025 Hickel and Egan Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 4, 2025 Anchorage, Alaska – Commonwealth North proudly announces the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Hickel and Egan Awards for Excellence in Public Policy Leadership: John Binkley, honored with the Walter J. Hickel Award, and Gloria O’Neill, recipient of the William A. Egan Award for Visionary Alaskan Leadership, for their transformative contributions to Alaska’s public policy and community well-being. Past recipients include luminaries such as Walter Hickel, Ted
Meet Lauren Hudson — Our New Community Engagement Coordinator!
We’re thrilled to welcome Lauren Hudson to the Alaska World Affairs Council as our new Community Engagement Coordinator! Lauren grew up in Northern California and earned a degree in International Relations. During undergrad, she studied abroad in Prague, Czech Republic and was an active participant in Model United Nations. Throughout college, Lauren gained hands-on experience through internships, volunteer roles, and employment at a variety of organizations, including the California Chamber of Commerce,
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce supports the increase to the base student allocation (BSA) passed by the 34th Legislature.
As one of the largest business organizations in Alaska, with nearly 800 members representing over 40,000 employees, the mission at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is to advance a successful business climate by attending to the civic, economic, and cultural betterment of our community. For over 100 years, we have served as a resource where members can gain business knowledge, strength, and insight, and we are motivated to support growth and success for our members, ultimately strengthening the economy
Municipality of Anchorage Invites Community to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary
The Municipality of Anchorage is proud to unveil the official events calendar for its 50th anniversary celebration. Beginning September 5, residents are invited to participate in the celebration marking fifty years since the unification of city and borough governments in 1975."Fifty years ago, the creation of our municipal government laid the foundation for the vibrant community we are today. I am excited to invite all our residents to join in celebrating this important anniversary,” said Mayor Suzanne
Mayor LaFrance and ACDA announce builder for Microunit Recovery Residences project
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) are pleased to announce that Visser Construction has been selected to design and build 24 microunits on municipal land located near the Elmore Permit Center.The Microunits for Recovery Residences project is a key element of Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s Homelessness and Health Strategy. This innovative transitional housing project, done in partnership between ACDA and the Municipality of Anchorage, will help address Anchorage’s need
Bettisworth North Expands Anchorage and Fairbanks Teams
Senior and emerging professionals join the firm to support community-focused growth across AlaskaANCHORAGE, ALASKA – Bettisworth North Architects and Planners has hired two senior professionals, architect Jack Fowler and interior designer Rebekah Gray, to strengthen the firm’s design leadership and expand its capacity to deliver distinctive, client-centered design solutions. At the associate level, architectural designer Paul Mullins and landscape designer Aisha Malik have also joined the firm. The
Matson takes a bit out of hunger in Alaska
“Hunger is a reality for one in seven Alaskans,” says the Fook Bank of Alaska, but Matson Alaska is taking a big bite out of this alarming statistic. "Over the past year alone, Matson has transported more than 1.4 million pounds of food, supported our 20th annual Thanksgiving Blessing, and very especially, enabled the Food Bank of Alaska to purchase and distribute food through a $1.5 million state grant to assist Alaskans in need. The support of this grant alone meant that over 1 million pounds of food
Alaska Launches “Voices Across Alaska Fund” to Preserve Public Media
Anchorage, Alaska — July 28, 2025 — In response to sudden and sweeping federal cuts to public broadcasting, The Alaska Community Foundation has launched the “Voices Across Alaska Fund,” a statewide initiative to stabilize, protect, and reimagine Alaska’s public media funding support. Congress voted to eliminate a key funding stream that sustained public media across Alaska. Administered by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), this funding supported local radio and television stations that serve
Mayor LaFrance and Anchorage Community Development Authority announce first Beyond the Beige awards
Today, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) announced five 2025 grant recipients for Beyond the Beige — a municipal public arts initiative launched earlier this year. The Beyond the Beige program will bring bright and engaging artwork to Anchorage’s public spaces through community collaboration. Through the initiative, five local projects — most of which are the result of two or more community entities working in partnership — have been selected to receive funding
Chugach Electric credit ratings affirmed
S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed Chugach Electric Association’s credit rating of ‘A’ with its short-term commercial paper program affirmed at ‘A-1.’ The rating agency also provides an outlook of “stable” for Chugach. In its report dated July 15, 2025, S&P cites several reasons for affirming Chugach’s rating including its diverse generation resource portfolio, “which exhibits significant capacity, efficiency, and economics, and our view that management is being proactive in terms of power and gas supply
Alaska Communications Accelerates Network Investment With Plans for 100,000 Locations Served With Improved Broadband Service
Alaska Communications Accelerates Network Investment With Plans for 100,000 Locations Served With Improved Broadband ServiceSpeeds up to 300Mbps of unlimited data ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing network expansion, Alaska Communications is launching improved broadband service to approximately 100,000 businesses and homes across Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and the Kenai Peninsula. Powered by fiber-fed, next-generation fixed wireless technology, Alaska Communications is expanding
Mayor LaFrance announces 2025 Mayor’s Arts Grant awardees
July 15, 2025Mayor LaFrance announces 2025 Mayor’s Arts Grant awardeesEach year, the mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage awards grants to community-based presenters, producers, and nonprofit arts organizations who provide visual art, theater, dance, music, poetry and more to the Anchorage community. This long-standing grant program supports and recognizes groups that enrich the Municipality of Anchorage by beautifying public space, preserving and honoring cultural heritage, fostering community dialogue,
Vigor Marine Group & JAG Marine Group Give Notice to AIDEA of Tentative Agreement
PRESS RELEASEAIDEA Office of Communications & External Affairs 907.771.3000 14-2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025 Vigor Marine Group & JAG Marine Group Give Notice to AIDEA of Tentative Agreement for Assignment of Operator Rights to JAG Marine Group - AIDEA Closely Following Negotiations Ketchikan, Alaska —Vigor Marine Group and JAG Marine Group, Inc. today announced a tentative agreement aimed at an assignment of operator rights of the Ketchikan Shipyard to JAG, and to work together to
Building a Brand That Resonates with Your Audience
When people remember your brand, it's not just the name or logo—it’s how you made them feel, how clearly you communicated your values, and whether they felt seen. For chamber of commerce members, branding isn’t abstract. It’s a tool for trust, a signal of consistency, and a real engine for word-of-mouth growth. Every element of your brand should carry intention and clarity. That’s how you move beyond recognition to resonance.Define Your Brand’s Purpose and Values A brand without purpose is just
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the Anchorage Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce a 5-Star Accreditation for its sound policies, effective procedures, and positive community impact. Of the 7,500 chambers in the United States, 187 of these are Accredited. These elite chambers represent the top 3% of all chambers in the United States. “Chambers of commerce nationwide play a vital role in their communities every day,” said Raymond P. Towle, Vice President, Federation Relations and Coalition
