Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
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Boston Dynamics Former VP to Keynote Humanoid Robots Presentation at UAA
What happens when robots stop looking like machines—and start working alongside us? Join UAA’s College of Business and Public Policy and Keynote Speaker Michael Perry, formally of Boston Dynamics, in the future of workspace with humans and robots.
Anchorage to Tokyo: Alaska Airlines Announces Direct Flights
Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportAnchorage, Alaska11:00 AM AKST Alaskans can now enjoy a direct ticket to Tokyo. Alaska Airlines announced today from the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport that it has expanded transpacific travel in the 49th state...
AEDC Moderates Lieutenant Governor Q&A Forum with Commonwealth North
AEDC moderates rare Lieutenant Governor Q&A Forum. The event was hosted by Commonwealth North and moderated by AEDC’s Jon Bittner.
Latest Economic Reports
Q3 Anchorage job postings surged to a two-year high of 13,480 openings, climbing ▲ 11% from Q2.
August's unemployment rate ▼ 3.0%—a four-year low while private-sector payrolls climbed past pre-pandemic levels.
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation collects cost of living data for Anchorage by measuring the relative price of consumer goods and services.
Persistent inflation (driven by gas (5.5%), food (5.1%), and housing (10%) price increases over the past year), residents show marked concern for future expectations.
AEDC’s 2026 Economic Trends Report covers the post-pandemic recovery for Anchorage and economic headwinds fueled by working-age outmigration, shifting business confidence, and emerging housing dynamics.
AEDC’s 2026 Economic Forecast Report highlights a stable economic outlook for Anchorage; record-breaking cargo volumes and sustained job growth in healthcare & tourism, sharp rebound in local construction and major infrastructure investments.
Anchorage is launching a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year plan that will help guide the city’s economic priorities and future investments. Developed through community input and stakeholder engagement, the CEDS gives residents, businesses, and organizations a voice in shaping the projects and initiatives that will strengthen Anchorage for years to come.
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