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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$5.5 million in rental assistance funding open to applicants
Community members can now apply to receive Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA2). Mayor LaFrance’s team worked to find and award more than $5.5 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance to help people access and maintain housing. Funds are available to help people stay in housing and to help people transition from shelter to housing. You could be eligible for funding if your household . . . Makes less than 80% of the area median income; ANDIs experiencing housing insecurity; ANDExperienced financial
Alaska Communications and Slalom to Deliver Managed Cloud Solutions for Alaska Enterprises
Alaska Communications and Slalom to Deliver Managed Cloud Solutions for Alaska EnterprisesOptions include AWS and Microsoft with artificial intelligence and data options As cloud use cases continue to expand, Alaska Communications is teaming up with industry leader Slalom to provide advanced cloud offerings for Alaska enterprises and government organizations. From enabling more efficient and sustainable exploration in the oil and gas industry to opening a world of real-time collaboration and learning
Kathleen McArdle Selected for U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Business Leads Fellowship Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Kathleen McArdle, President & CEO of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants to participate in a Master Class for members of the Business Leads Fellowship Program network. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips business leaders from across the country with resources, experts, and a powerful network of peers needed to address the most pressing education and workforce
The Legal Lowdown: 2025 Updates for Businesses
Navigating today’s evolving legal landscape is a challenge for organizational leaders and their HR managers. As new legislation, executive orders, and the dynamic interplay between state and federal law continue to reshape workplace compliance, staying informed is more critical than ever. Join us for an in-person half-day session on May 22 where three seasoned attorneys will discuss the latest legal developments affecting HR practices. They will provide practical, actionable insights on how to interpret
Alaska Communications seeks nominations for youth who are local heroes
Do You Know an Incredible Youth?Alaska Communications seeks nominations for youth who are local heroes May 5, 2025 – Every day, young Alaskans are doing incredible things to help others – volunteering to support those in need, stepping up for friends or neighbors in tough times, or initiating projects that make their community better. Alaska Communications is excited to celebrate extraordinary youth who are making a positive community impact through the Summer of Heroes program. In partnership with
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
