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Anchorage Chamber Announces 66th Annual Gold Pan Award Winners
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s 66th Annual Gold Pan Awards “Route 66” was held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center. For over 65 years, Gold Pan Awards have been awarded to those who have shown business and entrepreneurial excellence as well as a loyal commitment to Anchorage through community service. The fifteen finalists and winners in five categories are: Distinguished Community Service (Large)WINNER! Alaska Military Youth Academy VIDEOFred Meyer
McConnell Named President and CEO of Alaska Communications
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Alaska Communications board of directors has named Matthew (Matt) McConnell president and chief executive officer. McConnell is an accomplished CEO, COO, entrepreneur, community leader, board chairman, independent director and Fortune 50 executive with more than three decades of experience driving profitable growth in technology companies. He brings a unique combination of entrepreneurial and corporate experience to Alaska Communications. McConnell’s leadership roles include serving
Laura Dean Earns Certified Military Financial Advisor Designation, a first in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska – November 1, 2023 – Laura Dean, a Private Wealth Advisor with Clark & Associates that is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, recently obtained the Certified Military Financial Advisor® (CMFA) designation. Ameriprise Financial partnered with Dalton Education to create the CMFA designation, which equips financial advisors with knowledge and expertise to help military members maximize resources and achieve their financial goals with confidence. Laura
Red Cross of Alaska Real Heroes Awards Request for Nominations
Nominate a hero for the 24rd Annual American Red Cross of Alaska Real Heroes Awards! Did you take part in a wilderness rescue over the summer? Have you witnessed a good Samaritan saving a life in the past year? Do you know someone that works tirelessly each and every day for the benefit of Alaska communities? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you! The Red Cross of Alaska is seeking nominations to recognize Alaskans who have done something extraordinary over the past year, either by saving a
Anchorage Chamber Releases Community Care Kit
New resource helps businesses respond to community members in crisis ANCHORAGE – Today, the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce released its Community Care Kit: Best Practices for Responding to Community Members and Employees in Crisis. The Chamber announced the Community Care Kit at its "Make it Monday" forum, alongside a panel of local business and crisis response experts.The Community Care Kit helps businesses and the Anchorage community compassionately and effectively respond to challenging on-the-ground
