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Nominations Now Open: 2026 Seymour Awards ??
New this year, we are inviting you, the members, to nominate a colleague or business you believe deserves recognition. This is your chance to shine the spotlight on someone who went above and beyond or made a meaningful impact on the industry. The 2026 Seymour Awards Banquet is on Friday, April 3. This year’s theme is Night of the Stars: Celebrating the Stars Among Us!Nomination DetailsNominations are due by February 20Include specifics about why you think they deserve the award; more detail makes
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood, Service and Scholarship
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Celebrates 118 Years of Sisterhood at Far Western Region Founders’ Day in Anchorage, AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — February 2026 — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA), the first historically African American sorority, is proudly commemorating its 118th Founders’ Day in Anchorage, Alaska, February 13–15, 2026. Hosted by the Far Western Region Xi Psi Omega Chapter, the historic celebration is themed “Everlasting Love: Celebrating 118 Years of Sisterhood in
Community Relations Council (CRC) Luncheon
Please Join Us! Employer Roundtable & Community Relations Council Luncheon at the Don Young Alaska Job Corps Center - Dining Hall When: February 19, 2026, at 11:30AM Where: 800 East Lynn Martin Drive Palmer, AK 99645 Please RSVP with Naomi Akers via email or phone.
Pacific Northern Academy: Pearl Jubilee
We invite you to join us at the Pacific Northern Academy Pearl Jubilee, celebrating 30 years and supporting the future! On March 27, 2026, PNA is hosting our PNA Jubilee at the Alaska Native Heritage Center! The evening will include champagne and oyster bar, fabulous passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live auction, games, raffles, and dancing into the evening! Bid on trips to Hawaii, Juneau, fabulous local experiences, and more! Win a weekend at a beautiful home in Girdwood! All while supporting private,
Hey, Anchorage: What do you want to ask your Assembly and school board candidates?
Ballots for Anchorage’s 2026 spring election go out in March, with six Assembly seats and two school board seats up for grabs. In partnership with the Anchorage Daily News, we’ll be asking every candidate a series of questions ahead of the April 7 election — and publishing their answers on alaskapublic.org so you can compare them side by side. But first, we want to hear from you: What questions should we ask this year’s Assembly and school board candidates? What issues matter most to you and your
MEA Extends Firm Natural Gas Supply Contract and New Storage Agreement with Hilcorp
PALMER, Alaska — MEA’s Board of Directors has approved an extension of its existing natural gas supply agreement with Hilcorp Alaska along with a companion Firm Storage Service (“FSS”) Agreement that have both been filed with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (“RCA”) for consideration and approval. The extension secures firm Cook Inlet natural gas supply for an additional year through March of 2029. This contract extension and FSS agreement ensures MEA continues to receive reliable, firm natural gas at
Rasmuson Foundation welcomes new staff, announces executive promotion
Anchorage, Alaska – Rasmuson Foundation today announced the addition of two new team members and expanded responsibilities for a key staff member, strengthening the Foundation’s leadership and operational capacity.Jess Haley has been promoted to the newly created role of Director of Board, CEO, and Family Engagement. Haley joined the Foundation in 2019 and previously served as Manager of Board Relations. With more than 17 years of experience in education and nonprofit sectors, she oversees governance, board
$3 Million Coca-Cola Scholars: Regional Finalists
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is the largest corporate-sponsored, achievement-based scholarship program in the United States. The foundation has provided more than 7,200 Coke Scholars nationwide with over $90 million in scholarships over the course of 38 years. Proud to share that the Coca-Cola Scholars Regional Finalists have been announced: $3 Million Coca-Cola ScholarsWhat It Is $20,000 Scholarship for High School SeniorsAttend Scholars Banquet @ Atlanta, GA @ April 23, 2026Timing/Next
First National Bank Alaska bankers and lenders receive national and statewide honors
ANCHORAGE – First National Bank Alaska was recently honored with both the 2025 Mastercard Small Business Impact Award and Evergreen Business Capital’s Top Alaska SBA 504 Community Lender Award. These recognitions highlight the bank’s dedication to promoting a vibrant and sustainable economic future for Alaska through customized financial solutions, strategic partnerships and innovative programs to help Alaskans succeed. “We are proud to support countless Alaska small businesses in obtaining the funding
Mayor LaFrance announces two executive appointments
Mayor Suzanne LaFrance today announced the appointments of two key executives, strengthening the Municipality of Anchorage’s leadership in public communications and child care and early education initiatives.Nora Morse will join the administration as Communications Director starting Jan. 20. Morse brings to the position more than 11 years of experience in public communications, campaign management, and government affairs in Alaska. Most recently, Morse served as Communications Director for NEA-Alaska.Her
Urban Snow Modeling to Advance Resilience for Today and Tomorrow (USMARTT)
Project USMARTT: Business Surveys Mission Statement University of Alaska researchers want to understand how previous years of heavy snow affected your business.Background In Anchorage, Alaska, the urban area has faced the top three snowiest years in the last decade. Specifically, from 2022 to 2024, heavy snow loads caused 24 buildings to collpase, resulting in one fatality.Survey Goals Objectives of the research project’s business surveys include: Assessing risk perceptions.Understanding actions taken
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
