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Anchorage Chamber Announces 2025 Gold Pan Award Finalists
ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s 68th Annual Gold Pan Awards, “Brilliance on Bourbon Street,” will be held at the Dena’ina Civic and Convention Center on November 21st. Established in 1957, the awards are one of Anchorage’s longest-running civic programs. "The Anchorage Chamber Gold Pan Awards is a coveted recognition of outstanding achievement, and we are extremely excited to announce our 2025 finalists,” says Kathleen McArdle, President & CEO. For 68 years, Gold Pan Awards have been
Anchorage Restaurant Week Returns October 20-26, 2025
Food Bank of Alaska is proud to announce the return of Anchorage Restaurant Week, taking place October 20-26, 2025. This annual event brings the community together to celebrate Anchorage’s dining scene while supporting the fight against hunger across the state. Nearly 50 local restaurants are participating this year, each offering special menu items for prix fix and donating a portion of proceeds to Food Bank of Alaska. Anchorage Restaurant Week gives residents and visitors alike a chance to explore new
Running Free Hope & Sole Fundraiser
Running Free Alaska presents Heart & Sole Fundraiser Running Free Alaska invites you to an evening dedicated to community, connection, and impact. The silent auction will help fund our ongoing programs and support the development of a new transition house—a vital next step for women rebuilding their lives after incarceration. Join us for a meaningful night featuring:Prepared appetizers and wineArtwork from local creatorsA diverse selection of auction itemsInspiring stories from past
UNITED STATES NAVY’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
UNITED STATES NAVY’S 250TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!SPEAKER: WALTER “LUNAR” DALITSCH III, CAPTAIN (Ret), Medical Corps, USN“Naval History” in Quotations–250-Plus Years of Famous WordsEvent Details:Date: Thursday, October 16Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PMLocation: Coast International Inn at Lake HoodSpeaker: Walter “Lunar” Dalitsch III, Captain (Ret.), Medical Corps, USNTopic: “Naval History” in Quotations – 250-Plus Years of Famous WordsIncludes: Dinner, speaker presentation, and a no-host barReservations
36th Annual Women of Achievement Luncheon
Each year, ten women are selected based on their demonstrated personal and/or professional leadership and their service to the community. This celebratory event acknowledges the exceptional leadership of women in Alaska who embody the mission.“This year’s cohort for Women of Achievement is diverse in many ways. We’re excited to share their amazing contributions with the whole community and honor their work as we march bravely into the future together.”– Jessie Lavoie, CEO Join us for our 36th annual
Alaska Chamber announces 2025 Premier Business Award recipients
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Chamber will honor outstanding businesses and organizations for their accomplishments and contributions to the statewide economy at this year’s Alaska Business Summit on Oct. 9, 2025, at the Alyeska Resort. The 2025 Premier Business Award recipients are: Bill Bivin Small Business of the Year: Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal Rita Sholton Large Business of the Year: STG Inc. Local Chamber of the Year: Kenai Chamber of Commerce William A. Egan Outstanding Alaskan of the Year:
Toast of the Town Acquires Alaska Event Services, Forming the State’s Largest Event Planning, Décor,
Anchorage, Alaska – Toast of the Town, a women-owned Anchorage event planning firm founded in 2015, announced today that it has acquired Alaska Event Services (AES), a respected event décor and rental provider established in 2004. Together, the companies now form Alaska’s largest event planning, décor, and rental entity, producing more than 150 events annually and anticipating job growth in the year ahead. Both Toast of the Town and Alaska Event Services will continue operating under their existing names.
Community Information Session - Microunits for Recovery Residences Project
What: The Mayor’s Office and Anchorage Community Development Authority will host an information session for community members to learn more about the Municipality’s Microunits for Recovery Residences pilot project. This innovative project will help address Anchorage's need for transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness who are seeking treatment for substance use disorder. The project includes at least 24 microunits constructed this fall located on municipal land near the Elmore Permit
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
