Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
A Framework for Revitalization
Be a part of the movement and stay informed on opportunities!
Upcoming Meetings:
September 8, 2026
Outdoor Recreation Meeting
RSVP Hybrid: In-person / Remote
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
AEDC Boardroom
510 L Street Suite 603, Anchorage, AK 99501
September 10, 2026
Homelessness and Public Safety Meeting
RSVP Hybrid: In-person / Remote
3:00 PM – 5:00PM
AEDC Boardroom
510 L Street Suite 603, Anchorage, AK 99501
What Makes Anchorage Special?
That’s the question we’re asking our community, and the response is clear. For a city this large, Anchorage offers a remarkable combination of access to the outdoors and a close-knit community.
Anchorage is improving, but we need your help to unite and convert investment into real community-defined value. That’s why we’re implementing the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This plan will not only unlock federal funding for local projects, but more importantly will unite our community with a common vision, connecting local organizations and businesses together in the areas that matter most to build a better Anchorage.
AEDC believes in Anchorage and the time to act is now. With a membership of over 250 businesses partners dedicated to the betterment of Anchorage, AEDC can connect passionate organizations with effective leadership that will help move the needle on Anchorage’s economy.
If you love Anchorage, care about its communities, and believe it can be better than it is today, we want you to join us in our efforts to make this city world-class. Whether you can join a committee, become an advocate for Anchorage’s development, or have an idea to share on ways and places to improve, we want you involved.
CEDS Leadership Committee
PRES., CIRI
CHAN., UAA
Pres. & CEO, Visit Anchorage
Reg. VP, Alaska Airlines
Exec Dir, NSAA
Exec VP, Pub Ply Trident Seafoods
SVP & Chief Exp Offc, GCI
Mayor, Anchorage
Prin Arch., GHD
SVP, MD, Saltchuk
Chm, Pres. & CEO, Northrim Bank
Pres. & CEO, Rasmuson Fdn.
Planning Mgr, AIAS
Community Flw & Strat., Weidner
Pres., Locally Grown Rest.
Pres. & CEO, CU1
CEO, Providence Alaska
Pres. & CEO, Northern Compass Grp.
Previous CEDS Initiative
Strategic plans help our community organize and develop by allocating resources to where we collectively decide efforts should be focused. The planning processes aim to engaged individuals and organizations throughout the community, ensuring the entire city feels ownership of the direction we choose. See here for more examples of our historical strategy efforts.
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