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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FedEx Express adds shift, now hiring to fill 230 positions
FedEx Express announced today that it is adding a new, permanent night shift to its operations at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). “FedEx Express is adding a second shift to sort import cargo at the Anchorage International Airport and is looking to fill 230 positions,” said Dale Shaw, Managing Director for FedEx Express in Alaska and Hawaii. "This is great news from one of AEDC's original members," said Bill Popp, AEDC President & CEO. "This signals a significant expansion of FedEx
Spring Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic
Spring Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic Are you fatigued? Feeling stressed? Have you noticed changes in your physical and/or mental wellbeing? It’s time to Center yourself. The Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Snow Blossom Acupuncture LLC - Wellness & Float Center and Live Breathe Alaska have partnered together to provide the benefits of Acupuncture & Qigong to Alaskans.This donation-based Community Health Trauma Clinic includes group auricular acupuncture treatments & Qigong geared specifically
Elevate Alaska Businesses This April!
This April, we are giving you 30 ways in 30 days to support local Alaska businesses and our economy. If every Alaska household shifted $20 of their spending to local businesses instead of non-locally owned businesses, an estimated additional $103 million would stay and circulate through the Alaska economy. Small changes have a big impact and we want to help make it easy for you to BuyAlaska. Download the 30 Ways in 30 Days to Elevate Alaska and challenge yourself to check off every one. We know you can do
ALPAR call for nominations: Litter prevention & recycling super hero!
Alaskans for Litter Prevention & Recycling (ALPAR) annual awards recognize companies, organizations or individuals that have made significant impact in litter prevention and recycling. They are intended to celebrate their achievements and commitment as well as provide inspiration for others. Award nomination procedures and criteria: The applicant or project must be located/conducted in Alaska.You may nominate your business/organization but not yourself personally. Submit nominations to:
2021 Alaska Young Professionals Summit Goes Virtual
“Metamorphosis” ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is proud to host the first virtual Alaska Young Professionals Summit on April 16-17, 2021 via Whova, an award-winning event and conference app. This growing group is enthusiastic to reach even further across the state to develop Alaska’s workforce and prepare, motivate and inspire them to be better, more productive leaders and employees in our communities. The two-day summit will host immersive workshops and
Ski, Stay, and Save through April 25!
With over 650" of snow and longer days, now is the perfect time to plan your spring getaway at Alyeska Resort before the ski season is over. Starting at only $179 midweek, our Ski & Stay Getaway is available through April 25 and includes a one-night stay and lift ticket per adult. Not interested in skiing? Take advantage of our Alaska Resident Rate and save up to 20% through May. Join us for a midweek stay to maximize your relaxation. On weekdays you can expect fewer people, shorter lift lines, and peace
Alaska Communications Stockholders Approve Merger with ATN International, Inc.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 15, 2021-- Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALSK) (“Alaska Communications” or the “Company”) announced that, based on the preliminary voting results from a special meeting of stockholders held on Friday, March 12, 2021, Alaska Communications’ stockholders have approved the adoption of the previously announced merger agreement relating to the proposed transaction between Alaska Communications and a newly formed entity created by ATN International,
WTC Anchorage Meets and Greets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken
U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, heads to Asia before US-China meeting In advance of the meeting later this week in Anchorage between U.S. and Chinese government officials, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and his delegation, stopped through Anchorage yesterday on their way to Japan and Korea for consultations with these American partners in Northeast Asia prior to the Anchorage meeting. During their stopover, WTC Anchorage Executive Director, Greg Wolf, had the opportunity for a meet and
Anchorage Gig Economy Gets a Boost
ANCHORAGE – Local gig economy workers have the support of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, with its board approving the development of the Anchorage Gig Economy Network and establishing a committee that will prioritize opportunities that foster growth for the budding economic sector. The chamber appointed Far North Fashion blogger Lesli Olson to its Board of Directors and to chair an ad hoc committee responsible for further developing the effort. “Gig workers are a strong segment of Anchorage’s
