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The 2024 At-Sea Job Fair
The At-Sea Association and the Seafood Office are hosting the At-Sea Job Fair at the Anchorage Midtown Job Center on Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. Please contact the Seafood Office for more information.
2024 Alaska Young Professionals Summit Announces Award Finalists
“The Next Frontier: Alaska’s Incoming Leaders” ANCHORAGE – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is proud to host the 2024 Alaska Young Professionals Summit on April 4-6, 2024 in Anchorage, AK. The two-day conference features immersive workshops and compelling seminars presented by successful and experienced government, business, and community leaders. Programs and events are geared toward all levels of employees and executives, and welcomes professionals of all
2024 Top Forty Under 40 Announced
The Alaska Journal of Commerce is pleased to once again recognize a group of outstanding young professionals as the Class of 2024 Top Forty Under 40. We are thrilled to have winners representing Anchorage, Dillingham, Kotzebue, Juneau, North Pole, Eagle River, Palmer, Nenana and Fairbanks. This year, we considered 362 nominations. That equaled 238 nominees with over 1,100 pages read. Every year, we are amazed at the number of submissions. Members of the selection committee rank each individual on a scale
SALT's Power of You Women's Leadership Workshop - Registration Now Open!
Power of You, Spring 2024 This women’s workshop helps leaders from various industries enhance their leadership power and skills in order to succeed in a dynamic and demanding marketplace. Women leaders are challenged to clarify their goals and create an effective, personalized blueprint for success.? The workshop is a 2.5 day onsite, overnight experience, and has limited attendance with participation capped at 16 in order to cultivate an enriching and personal environment.The ProgramJointly hosted by SALT
The 2024 Best of Alaska Business Awards voting and nomination process is open until March 31st
Spread the word with your team and social network, and make sure your voice is heard! Encourage your colleagues to join and nominate their favorite businesses by sharing the voting process with them. With a diverse range of 46 categories, there's a category for everyone to champion!!Best place to work 1-250 EmployeesBest place to work 250+ EmployeesBest Startup Business (New in 2023)Best Alaska InfluencerBest Customer ServiceBest Charitable OrganizationBest Corporate Citizen OTHER CATEGORIES:
UAA announces 2023-24 Alumni of Distinction recipients
Pfleiger, Growden and Collins will be honored at UAA’s Alumni of Distinction Celebration Banquet on March 29 at Lucy Cuddy Hall ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The University of Alaska Anchorage Office of Alumni Relations and the UAA Alumni Association are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-24 UAA Alumni of Distinction awards. These three distinguished UAA alumni will be honored for their outstanding contributions in their chosen fields and communities at the university’s annual Alumni of Distinction
Statement by SBA Administrator Guzman on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “President Biden’s State of the Union address made clear that the Biden-Harris Administration’s transformative agenda is fighting for the middle class, leveling the playing field for all Americans, and boosting our
AWG Available on Livestream!
We're thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Hometeam Live & the Arctic Winter Games—introducing a fresh way to experience the Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games. Live streaming is now available during Games week for you to cheer on your favorite teams and athletes, no matter where you are! Using Hometeam Live's easy to use all-in-one platform, you can join in on the opening & closing ceremonies, tune in to the sporting events & cultural performances, And immerse yourself in the
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces 2024 National Small Business Week Award Winners
Awardees from All 50 States, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico to be Honored April 28-29 in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – Today, SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 33 million small businesses, announced the National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that power our nation’s economy and ensure disaster-impacted communities can recover.
The Alaska Chamber awards Cheryl Frasca prestigious Ted Stevens Public Service Award
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Chamber recently bestowed the prestigious Ted Stevens Public Service Award upon Cheryl Frasca. Described as a public service icon, Frasca’s track record of civic engagement spans decades and industries. Frasca was presented the award at the Chamber’s 2024 Legislative Fly-In in Juneau. The Alaska Chamber presents the Ted Stevens Public Service Award to individuals or groups who have made substantial contributions of statewide significance while working in public service. Of
SBA Launches Enhanced Lender Match Platform
Stakeholders Applaud Improved Online Tool That Will Simplify Access to Capital for Small Businesses WASHINGTON – Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the next generation of the SBA’s Lender Match tool for small businesses to connect to capital through SBA’s network of approved banks and private lenders. The enhanced Lender Match will provide Americans seeking funding to start and grow their businesses with a simple, online tool that will more effectively match them with the SBA’s
Industry Veteran Jeff Vogt joins Alaska Communications as Chief Operating Officer
Anchorage, Alaska – Alaska Communications, a leading connectivity solutions provider to the Alaska consumer and business markets, is pleased to welcome industry leader Jeff Vogt as chief operating officer. Vogt will report to President and CEO Matt McConnell and will be responsible for the company’s cross-functional operations, strategic direction, and transformation initiatives, with particular focus on delivering a best-in-class customer experience, driving enterprise innovation and continuing to
Announcement: ANHC Temporarily Closed To Public For Renovations
Dear ANHC Community, We are thrilled to share exciting news with you! The Alaska Native Heritage Center is temporarily closed to the public as renovations to the facility are underway. These renovations aim to revitalize key areas of our facility, including the admissions area, Gathering Place, crossroads area and Hall of Cultures. Renovations also include increased capacity to manage collections with improved storage, enhanced casework, improved wayfinding, and repairs to lighting systems throughout the
36th Class of Coca-Cola Scholars!
We are thrilled to announce our 36th class of Coca-Cola Scholars! These 150 high school seniors will each receive a $20,000 college scholarship and join a family of 6,900+ alumni who are leading positive change in their communities and around the world. Less than 1/6th of 1% of applicants were chosen to receive this extremely competitive award. These 150 students, who were selected from an initial pool of 103,800+ applications from across the country, not only exemplify superior leadership, service, and
Anchorage Opera presents ''La Traviata'' by Verdi - April 26-27 at the PAC
If you’re new to opera, this one's for you! If you’re an opera fan, you’ll LOVE La Traviata! Made famous in the movie "Pretty Woman", don’t miss one of the most popular operas of all time! “No sacrifice is too great for true love…or is it?” Violetta has it all. A glamorous life of endless parties and frivolous pleasures. Every man in Paris adores her but only one, Alfredo, truly loves her. In a heartbeat she trades life in the fast-lane for a happily-ever-after life with him in the countryside. Until
“Take One: La Traviata” an all-inclusive preview event for Anchorage Opera's much anticipated production.
Spend an afternoon with the cast and artistic team of one of the most popular operas of all time, Verdi’s sublime La Traviata! A stunning private home is the setting for an all-inclusive afternoon of music, discussion, food, and drink! Enjoy appetizers with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages before a concert, and an ‘up-close & personal’ panel discussion with the stars. Discover interesting facts about La Traviata, its plot, history, and thrill to excerpts from the production performed by the cast.
Limited-time offer: 3.99% fixed interest rate for the initial 12 payments of an SBA commercial real estate loan loan1
Between February 1 and April 30, 2024, Wells Fargo is offering SBA 7(a) or 504 loans for owner‐occupied commercial real estate with a special promotional rate. Qualified applicants will receive a 3.99% fully fixed interest rate for the first 12 payments of the loan.1,2The SBA loan may be used for the initial purchase or the refinance of owner-occupied commercial real estate.1,2,3 In addition, up to $500,000 for construction improvements, working capital, and equipment, can be included in the
ACDA Expands Access and Increases Funding for Low-Interest Façade Loan Program
The Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) has expanded the Great Streets Façade Loan Program to Midtown Anchorage’s business district and has increased funding up to $100,000 to incentivize investment in Anchorage’s business districts. “ACDA recognizes that healthy business districts play an important role in the vitality of Anchorage,” said Mike Robbins, Executive Director of ACDA. “Ensuring Anchorage has a vibrant downtown, main corridor, and business district to the City’s long-term growth
Leadership Anchorage Applications Are Now Open!
LEARN ABOUT LEADERSHIP ANCHORAGE Founded in 1997, Leadership Anchorage (LA) is the premier leadership development program for established and emerging Alaskans seeking to expand their impact in the community. LA is a unique opportunity to become a part of a powerful community of diverse leaders from a wide range of industries, backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Each year, a diverse cohort of leaders is selected to participate in this 9-month program consisting of monthly Saturday sessions enhanced by
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