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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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The 2024 At-Sea Job Fair
The At-Sea Association and the Seafood Office are hosting the At-Sea Job Fair at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center on Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. Please contact the Seafood Office for more information.
UAA announces 2023-24 Alumni of Distinction recipients
Pfleiger, Growden and Collins will be honored at UAA’s Alumni of Distinction Celebration Banquet on March 29 at Lucy Cuddy Hall ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The University of Alaska Anchorage Office of Alumni Relations and the UAA Alumni Association are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 UAA Alumni of Distinction awards. These three distinguished UAA alumni will be honored for their outstanding contributions in their chosen fields and communities at the university’s annual Alumni of Distinction
2024 T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program - Apply Today!
SBA Alaska District Office is Seeking 25 Small Business Owners for our Dynamic Training Program!This intensive 6-month program combines in-person and virtual training, features contemporary training materials, can be customized for the needs of specific businesses, is totally focused on GROWTH, and is FREE! Small Business Owners will enhance leadership abilities, acquire MBA-equivalent knowledge, benefit from personalized business guidance, and establish connections with a group of entrepreneurs and small
Free Consultations for Anchorage Chamber Members
Hello local Alaskan small business! This is Jay Shadowolf with Capital Fitness. I just joined the Anchorage Chamber and am offering free consultations and evaluations to any members interested in seeking accountability on their fitness journey.
Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “President Biden’s State of the Union address made clear that the Biden-Harris Administration’s transformative agenda is fighting for the middle class, leveling the playing field for all Americans, and boosting our
AWG Available on Livestream!
We're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Hometeam Live & the Arctic Winter Games—introducing a fresh way to experience the Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games. Live streaming is now available during Games week for you to cheer on your favorite teams and athletes, no matter where you are! Using Hometeam Live's easy to use all-in-one platform, you can join in on the opening & closing ceremonies, tune in to the sporting events & cultural performances, And immerse yourself in the
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Award Winners
Awardees from All 50 States, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico to be Honored April 28-29 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – Today, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that power our nation’s economy and ensure disaster-impacted communities can recover.
The Alaska Chamber awards Cheryl Frasca prestigious Ted Stevens Public Service Award
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Chamber recently bestowed the prestigious Ted Stevens Public Service Award upon Cheryl Frasca. Described as a public service icon, Frasca’s track record of civic engagement spans decades and industries. Frasca was presented the award at the Chamber’s 2024 Legislative Fly-In in Juneau. The Alaska Chamber presents the Ted Stevens Public Service Award to individuals or groups who have made substantial contributions of statewide significance while working in public service. Of
SBA Launches Enhanced Lender Match Platform
Stakeholders Applaud Improved Online Tool That Will Simplify Access to Capital for Small Businesses WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the next generation of the SBA’s Lender Match tool for small businesses to connect to capital through SBA’s network of approved banks and private lenders. The enhanced Lender Match will provide Americans seeking funding to start and grow their businesses with a simple, online tool that will more effectively match them with the SBA’s
36th Class of Coca-Cola Scholars!
We are thrilled to announce our 36th class of Coca-Cola Scholars! These 150 high school seniors will each receive a $20,000 college scholarship and join a family of 6,900+ alumni who are leading positive change in their communities and around the world. Less than 1/6th of 1% of applicants were chosen to receive this extremely competitive award. These 150 students, who were selected from an initial pool of 103,800+ applications from across the country, not only exemplify superior leadership, service, and
Anchorage Opera presents ''La Traviata'' by Verdi - April 26-27 at the PAC
If you’re new to opera, this one's for you! If you’re an opera fan, you’ll LOVE La Traviata! Made famous in the movie "Pretty Woman", don’t miss one of the most popular operas of all time! “No sacrifice is too great for true love…or is it?” Violetta has it all. A glamorous life of endless parties and frivolous pleasures. Every man in Paris adores her but only one, Alfredo, truly loves her. In a heartbeat she trades life in the fast-lane for a happily-ever-after life with him in the countryside. Until
“Take One: La Traviata” an all-inclusive preview event for Anchorage Opera's much anticipated production.
Spend an afternoon with the cast and artistic team of one of the most popular operas of all time, Verdi’s sublime La Traviata! A stunning private home is the setting for an all-inclusive afternoon of music, discussion, food, and drink! Enjoy appetizers with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages before a concert, and an ‘up-close & personal’ panel discussion with the stars. Discover interesting facts about La Traviata, its plot, history, and thrill to excerpts from the production performed by the cast.
SBA Announces Statutory Increases for Surety Bond Guarantee Program
Change Will Give Small Businesses Access to Projects up to $9 Million and Federal Contracts up to $14 Million WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced that for the first time since 2013, the SBA is increasing the statutory contract limits for the Surety Bond Guarantee Program (SBG). This regulatory change is expected to increase
Alaska Business Magazine Announces 2024 Best of Alaska Business Awards
Featuring the Best Businesses voted by our readers ANCHORAGE, March 1, 2024—Alaska Business Publishing Co. is excited to announce the upcoming Best of Alaska Business awards, published annually in July. Annually in March, we invite our dedicated readers to cast their votes for the finest businesses that Alaska has to offer. The categories for the awards are curated by the Alaska Business editorial and management teams. They take into account current business and industry trends, coupled with insightful
SBA Announces Funding Competition to Organizations Providing Entrepreneurship Training to Women Veterans
Awards Aim to Help Women Transition from Service to Entrepreneurship WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration today announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. The application period begins today and continues through March 21, 2024. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program
Alaska District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration Presents: The 2023 Alaska T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Graduates
Anchorage, AK – On December 12, 2023, fifteen Small Business Owners, CEOs, and CFOs graduated from the 2023 T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined Program -Alaska Cohort. The graduation ceremony took place at Main Event Catering in Anchorage. The SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program is an executive-level training series designed to develop strong leaders and accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses across the United States. The program combines business fundamentals
This is Your Sign! At Least it Could Be...
If you are looking for a way to support your local community ski and bike area while also getting your business name out there, look no further! When you purchase a Hilltop chair sign, thousands of visitors from all over Anchorage year-round will see your business name. Signs start at $1,500 per year. Contact rdeberry@hilltopskiarea.org for more information. Also, please consider a year-end donation or sharing through the Pick, Click, Give campaign when registering for the Permanent Fund
Limited-time offer: 3.99% fixed interest rate for the initial 12 payments of an SBA commercial real estate loan loan1
Between February 1 and April 30, 2024, Wells Fargo is offering SBA 7(a) or 504 loans for owner‐occupied commercial real estate with a special promotional rate. Qualified applicants will receive a 3.99% fully fixed interest rate for the first 12 payments of the loan.1,2The SBA loan may be used for the initial purchase or the refinance of owner-occupied commercial real estate.1,2,3 In addition, up to $500,000 for construction improvements, working capital, and equipment, can be included in the
Leadership Anchorage Applications Are Now Open!
LEARN ABOUT LEADERSHIP ANCHORAGE Founded in 1997, Leadership Anchorage (LA) is the premier leadership development program for established and emerging Alaskans seeking to expand their impact in the community. LA is a unique opportunity to become a part of a powerful community of diverse leaders from a wide range of industries, backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Each year, a diverse cohort of leaders is selected to participate in this 9-month program consisting of monthly Saturday sessions enhanced by