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thread Announces 6th Annual Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Building Solutions & Creating Opportunity
Anchorage, Alaska — thread, Alaska’s Statewide Child Care Resource and Referral agency, will host its 6th Summit on the Economic Impact of Early Care & Learning: Building Solutions & Creating Opportunity on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown. The full-day event will bring together local and national leaders, policymakers, businesses and community advocates to focus on solutions that strengthen Alaska’s child care system. Families, communities, and
Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC) is proud to offer our Indigenous Awareness Workshops
The Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC), one of America’s Cultural Treasures, is proud to offer our Indigenous Awareness Workshops (IAWs), designed to foster understanding, collaboration, and respect across cultures.As Alaska’s only statewide living cultural center, ANHC is uniquely positioned to provide immersive, interactive, and customizable training that helps organizations build stronger, more culturally aware teams. Whether you are working with Alaska Native communities, hosting visiting partners, or
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Supplier Portal Routine Enhancements Coming September 13
To our valued suppliers, We are reaching out to inform you of upcoming changes to our current Supplier Portal, effective September 13th. Please note that these updates are routine enhancements from our current provider GEP and are not related to the future launch of the American Heart Association’s new Supplier Portal under Oracle Cloud. The upcoming enhancements include:A refreshed log-in page A redesigned landing/home pageFor more details on the above enhancements, please review the following
11th Annual Running Free Alaska 4-Miler Race
The Running Free 4 Miler is a course from Eagle River High School to Hiland Mountain Correctional Center, with a loop around the correctional facility before heading back to ERHS. The runners from our inside program will cheer you on from the Hiland yard as you run! If you can't join us in-person this year, use the link below to compete virtually.https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/EagleRiver/RunningFree4Miler If you can't join us in-person this year, use the link to compete virtually.
SBA Launches First-Ever Loan Program Dedicated to American Manufacturers
SBA Launches First-Ever Loan Program Dedicated to American ManufacturersMARC Loans Will Expand Access to Credit Lines that Create Jobs, Onshore Production, and Support the Return of Industrial Dominance WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers, which make up 98% of all U.S. manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will offer working capital for
Office of the Mayor Announces Two Executive Appointments
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance on Thursday announced two new executive appointments to her administration, selecting Shanna Gamble as Director of Parks and Recreation and Mike Abbott as Interim Director of the Don Young Port of Alaska. Shanna Gamble has been leading Parks and Recreation as acting director since April, and Mayor LaFrance appointed Gamble to permanently lead the department. Gamble’s appointment is scheduled for confirmation at the next Assembly meeting. Gamble joined the Municipality in
Northrim Annouces Schierhorn Retirement
Northrim Bank Announces Retirement of Joe Schierhorn Northrim Bank announces the retirement of Chairman, Joe Schierhorn effective December 31, 2025. President and CEO Mike Huston will succeed Mr. Schierhorn as Chairman of the Board of Northrim Bank on January 1, 2026 in addition to his current responsibilities. Mr. Huston has been with the Bank since 2017 serving as President since 2022 and President and CEO since 2024. Mr. Schierhorn’s professional career began at Alaska Pacific Trust and has spanned
Rasmuson Foundation welcomes Issa Spatrisano as program officer
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Rasmuson Foundation welcomes Issa Spatrisano to its strategy group as a Program Officer. In this role, Spatrisano will support the Foundation’s strategic grantmaking, foster meaningful partnerships, and help implement solutions that reflect the ideas and aspirations of Alaskans. Spatrisano brings over a decade of experience in refugee resettlement and community engagement. Most recently, she served as Alaska’s State Refugee Coordinator, managing more than $20 million in federal grants
Alaska Communications Adds Best-in-Class Managed Wi-Fi to Its Small Business Solutions
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its continued effort to help Alaska’s small businesses thrive, Alaska Communications (ACS) has added a best-in-class, secure managed Wi-Fi solution, purpose-built to meet small business connectivity needs, to its portfolio with ACS SmartBiz. ACS is the first provider in Alaska to launch Wi-Fi 7, delivering speeds up to four times faster than Wi-Fi 6, significantly lower latency, and more devices seamlessly connecting at the same time. The SmartBiz Wi-Fi 7
Chugach Electric files review of base rates
Chugach Electric Association, Inc. (Chugach) filed a request with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) to update its base rates, which is known as a general rate case, on August 18, 2025. Chugach is requesting a 3% permanent increase to total retail bill levels compared to current rates. In its filing, Chugach states that it “continues to see increases in costs and declines in sales.” Through June 2025, sales have decreased over 3%, primarily due to an unusually warm winter. These combined pressures
SBA Opens Nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
Nominate Alaska’s Great Entrepreneurs ALASKA -The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, which recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses, which make up 99% of all businesses in America, creates two out of every three new jobs, and employs about half of America’s workforce. Next year, National Small Business Week will take place May 3 – 9, 2026. “During National Small
Mayor LaFrance highlights Port of Alaska’s national significance during three visits from federal of
A visit Monday to the Don Young Port of Alaska by Dale R. Marks, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment, marked the third high-level federal visit to the port in just one week, underscoring its national importance.Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance hosted the tour and briefing alongside Acting Port Director Jim Jager and Colonel Lisa M. Mabbutt, Commander of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER).Assistant Secretary Marks’ visit follows tours last Tuesday by U.S. Secretary
