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 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
News Release: KTUU-TV announces new Digital Sales Manager
(Anchorage, AK | January 10, 2020) — Anchorage based television stations KTUU and KYES are excited to announce the promotion of Yvette Morales into a senior management role. Morales moved to Anchorage from Valdez in 2011 to launch her career as an account executive at KTUU-TV. “During her tenure Morales has done more than just evolve, she has embraced the need to push digital boundaries in traditional advertising and repeatedly crafted customized campaigns to exceed client expectations on all fronts,”
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union to Acquire TCF Bank Branches in Arizona
ANCHORAGE & DETROIT (Jan. 8, 2020) – Alaska USA Federal Credit Union (Alaska USA) and TCF National Bank (TCF Bank), a subsidiary of TCF Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCF), today announced Alaska USA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire TCF Bank’s seven branches located in the greater Phoenix, Arizona market, along with deposits and certain related assets. As part of the agreement, Alaska USA will extend employment offers to all TCF Bank team members who work at the seven branches. TCF Bank
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Identity's Winter Fundraiser
You're Invited to the Most Fabulous Celebration of 2020! Identity invites you to its spectacular annual Winter Fundraiser, held at 7 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Egan Center! At Identity's Winter Fundraiser, you'll enjoy:Two drink tickets per personAn exclusive Identity swag bag full of goodiesDelicious dinner buffetLoads of silent auction items to bid on!Impressive live auction items (lodge adventures, local art and a trip for 2 to Costa Rica!)An exclusive performance from Darienne Lake from RuPaul's
News Release: 1/2/2020
Recruiters for Ocean Peace Inc. will be recruiting and conducting in-person interviews at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. in room 104. Please apply prior to attending the recruitment event. For any questions please contact the Seafood Office at (907) 269-4746.Please apply at: http://oceanpeaceinc.com
BAC Transportation is Recruiting
BAC Transportation is recruiting Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Drivers. If you are interested and you meet the minimum requirements, please apply online at: bacjobs.com
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
