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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Global Credit Union to open Juneau Financial Center
Juneau, AK – Global Credit Union is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Juneau Financial Center, a 10,400 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to serve as a one-stop shop for Juneau’s financial needs. This new center, located at 7860 Honsinger Drive, will feature a Global Credit Union branch and offices for both Global Credit Union Insurance Brokers and Global Credit Union Home Loans. Visitors will also notice an inviting, open-concept layout with a walk-up ATM, a drive-up ATM
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Spruce Root Inc. Becomes SBA-Approved Microlender in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that Spruce Root Inc. has become SBA-approved microlender in Alaska. Spruce Root is the first SBA Microlender to be founded and headquartered in the State of Alaska. This designation opens new doors for small business owners across the state, providing them with greater access to capital and resources to grow their ventures. As an SBA microlender, Spruce Root will be able to offer small loans up to $50,000 to eligible
Goodwill Industries Disaster Relief Efforts ''Round-Up Campaign” to Support the American Red Cross for the 2025 California Wildfires
Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties and Alaska (Goodwill) will join the community to provide assistance for individuals affected by the devastating wildfires in California. Beginning Thursday, January 16th and running through Wednesday, January 22nd, Goodwill will conduct a Round Up campaign for the American Red Cross and donate contributions made at any of its stores located in the following states/cities: ALASKA: Anchorage and Wasilla OREGON: Brookings, Cottage Grove, Eugene,
AARP Community Challenge Grant applications open for 2025
On 1/8/25, AARP opened the Community Challenge grant program for the 9th year. This is a great opportunity for organizations to apply for quick-action projects that make communities more livable for people of all ages and to jump-start long-term change. The program is open to nonprofits and government entities. Since 2017, AARP has invested $20.1 million through 1,700 grants to organizations in all 50 states, D.C, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to fund projects that benefit local residents
Alaska Communications Announces Leadership Transition
Alaska Communications Announces Leadership Transition Paul Fenaroli Named Chief Executive Officer and Joins Board of Directors ANCHORAGE, Alaska, January 6, 2025 – The Alaska Communications board of directors today announced the appointment of Paul Fenaroli as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective January 6, 2025. “We are excited to welcome Paul Fenaroli as our new CEO,” said Alaska Communications Chairman Brad Martin. “Paul brings a wealth of experience in corporate strategy,
America's Field Trip
America’s Field Trip is a nationwide student contest sponsored by America250, the official nonpartisan entity charged by Congress with planning the nation’s Semiquincentennial in 2026, also known as the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. America’s Field Trip invites students in grades 3–12 to be part of this historic milestone by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them — with the chance to earn a once-in-a-lifetime field trip experience at an iconic
Global Credit Union Foundation Gives $65,000 to Local Nonprofits
Anchorage, AK – The Global Credit Union Foundation donated $65,000 to community nonprofits in Alaska and Arizona. The donations were part of the Foundation’s 2024 quarterly distribution of funds to its nonprofit partners in areas served by the credit union. “We’ve partnered with these nonprofits because we’ve seen firsthand the good they do in the community,” said Noël Gabler, Executive Director, Global Credit Union Foundation. “Many of the vital services they provide can’t be obtained anywhere else,
A Winter Soiree & Silent Auction
Wilderness Adventures for Kids Everywhere, Inc. (W.A.K.E., Inc.) will hold a fundraiser, A Winter Soiree & Silent Auction, on January 25, 2025 from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm at the Loussac Event Center in Anchorage. We are asking for event sponsors with three possible levels of sponsorship as well as auction donation items. Please contact us if you have questions at (907) 931-3115 or info@wakeinc.org. Additionally, ticket sales have already begun! You can select your sponsorship and/or purchase tickets at
