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The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is Now Hiring
ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce presents a rare opportunity to join its esteemed staff of nonprofit professionals serving businesses across Anchorage. Tosha Swan Pereira has announced her departure as Chief Operations Officer after nearly 10 years of service, and Sabrina Hamilton will transition from her role as Membership Development in the coming weeks. Positions are now posted for a Membership Manager and Communications Manager. These positions will represent the
Anchorage's Market Has Real Edge Cases — Here's How to Read Them
Turning local market insights into business strategy starts with one discipline: replacing assumptions with data. Anchorage's economy looks stable from a distance, but the details reveal a market that rewards business owners who pay attention — and penalizes those who don't.What Market Research Actually Does for Your Business Most business owners feel like they already know their customers. They've been operating for years, have relationships, and trust their instincts. Intuition is a starting point, not
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Hosts National Civics Bee®
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Hosts National Civics Bee® Regional Competition in Anchorage for Middle Schoolers [ANCHORAGE, AK]—Saturday, March 28th, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2026 National Civics Bee in Anchorage, Alaska, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the National Civics Bee is an annual nonpartisan civics competition for
Beyond the Job Board: How Anchorage Businesses Can Build a Real Talent Pipeline
Recruitment marketing applies marketing principles — consistent brand presence, targeted messaging, and strategic positioning — to attract candidates before a role is even open. In Anchorage, where oil and gas, healthcare, government, and logistics all compete for a regional workforce of around 50,000, the businesses winning talent aren't necessarily paying the highest salaries. They've built visibility long before a candidate ever starts looking.Job Postings Fail Faster Than You Think You might assume
Building and Managing Your Marketing as a Small Business Owner
Small business owners often assume marketing is something handled by agencies, consultants, or platforms. In reality, small business marketing is most powerful when the owner takes strategic control—setting direction, defining the message, and building systems that generate consistent visibility and sales. You do not need a massive budget. You need clarity, structure, and discipline.Quick Wins You Can Start TodayDefine exactly who your ideal customer is before creating any content. Focus on one or two
A Business Owner’s Guide to Securing Digital Intellectual Property
Launching and growing a business today means more than securing customers and building brand recognition — it also means safeguarding your intellectual property (IP). In a world where digital assets can be copied, shared, or misused within seconds, protecting your IP is not optional; it’s essential. This guide explores practical strategies you can implement to keep your ideas, content, designs, and innovations secure while still running a thriving business. Understanding Intellectual Property in the
