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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Mayor LaFrance opens call for Youth Advisory Commission members
Do you know a young leader in the Municipality of Anchorage who’s looking for a way to make a difference and contribute to our community? Mayor LaFrance is seeking applicants aged 14 to 22 to join the Youth Advisory Commission to provide insight to City Hall and the Assembly on issues, services, and programs affecting youth.One of the commission’s exciting responsibilities this year includes managing a generous donation from a local philanthropist to support community-focused initiatives.Members will take
LaFrance administration deploying over $5 million in housing assistance
Today, the LaFrance administration announced that over $5 million in secured federal funding will go toward helping people get housed and keep their housing in Anchorage.The Mayor’s Office team and the Anchorage Health Department have worked together to identify, align, and deploy two sets of federal funding for housing stability: Just over $4 million in Emergency Rental Assistance and $1.5 million in Housing and Urban Development funds (HOME-ARP).The funds are being awarded through a competitive process.
Municipality levels up preparations for Mount Spurr
Today, the Municipality’s Office of Emergency Management is stepping up to a Level Two activation status (of five possible levels) as they continue to monitor, coordinate, and share information about the potential of a Mount Spurr eruption. Mount Spurr’s official alert level has not changed since October 16, 2024 when the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) elevated it to Yellow/Advisory status due to increased activity. However, on March 12, the AVO released a statement that rising gas emissions mean they
The At-Sea Processors Association and Seafood Office Hosting At-Sea Job Fair
The At-Sea Processors Association and the Seafood Office are hosting the At-Sea Job Fair at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center on Thursday, April 03, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. Please contact the Seafood Office for more information @ (907) 269-4775.
Coke Scholars Announces Alaska Winners
Coke ScholarsAnnounces Alaska WinnersAward$20,00 Scholarship eachBackground$87 Million in Scholarships provided to 7,050 High School Seniors since 1988Winners (Viewable here)Natalie Hodge @ Robert Service High School @ Anchorage, AKAnna Kardashyan @ South Anchorage High School @ Anchorage, AK
Municipality adds GPS to snow clearing equipment, announces naming competition
Today, Mayor Suzanne LaFrance announced the Municipality’s snow clearing vehicles are now equipped with GPS, which the public can track online at www.muni.org/plow. Now, the public can see the progress of plows moving across the city and their neighborhoods in near-real time – GPS devices will report with a slight delay to ensure the safety of operators. In a winter city like Anchorage, snow clearing is a matter of economic importance and public safety, whether you’re trying to make it to work, to school,
