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Southwest Airlines Starts Anchorage Service
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Anchorage, Alaska Friday, May 15th, 2026 On a beautiful Friday evening, with the ever hanging late sun at 9:15 pm, Southwest Airlines' Inaugural Flight 3094 touched down at the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport....
Amplifying Anchorage | Visit Anchorage’s May Membership Luncheon
Visit Anchorage invites Guest Speaker Dr. Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, hosting a community panel to discuss Amplifying Anchorage Creative Economy
AEDC CEO Jon Bittner Hosts Anchorage Chamber Young Professionals Group
May 14th, 2026 Jon Bittner, AEDC's CEO, will host the CEO Luncheon for Anchorage Chambers' Young Professional's Group (YPG), Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at the AEDC's boardroom. The YPG group is a young professionals community group facilitated through the Anchorage...
AEDC Board Supports Municipal and School District Education Levy and Bond Propositions
Anchorage, Alaska – The Board of Directors of the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has approved three resolutions expressing support for key education and infrastructure investments appearing on the April 7, 2026, Anchorage municipal ballot. The...
AEDC Announces Jonathan Bittner as New President and Chief Executive Officer Anchorage, Alaska
AEDC Announces Jonathan Bittner as New President and Chief Executive Officer Anchorage, Alaska — Following a rigorous recruitment process, the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has selected Jonathan (Jon) Bittner as its next President and Chief...
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation – 2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon to Feature Keynote Speaker Mark C. Perna, National Workforce Strategist
Anchorage, Alaska — The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) will host its 2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Dena’ina Center, bringing together more than 1,500 business and community leaders for the state’s premier...