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More than one-third of seniors likely to leave Anchorage, AEDC finds
Nearly 40% of Anchorage’s senior citizens are likely or very likely to move out of Anchorage in the future, according to a new survey from Anchorage Economic Development Corp. (AEDC). Designed to provide AEDC with actionable information to support retention strategies...
AEDC launches new tool for job seekers, employers
Anchoragejobfinder.com aims to connect job seekers to open positions while gathering real-time data on the local job market Employers across all industries are looking for qualified workers to fill open positions, with many in Anchorage offering new incentives, extra...
2021 Mayoral Runoff Election Candidate Questionnaire
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation submitted six questions to the Anchorage mayoral election runoff candidates to inform our membership, the business community and Anchorage residents about the issues important to AEDC. In the PDF you will find the...
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors recommends strategies to combat state fiscal crisis
The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors released a letter to Gov. Dunleavy and the Alaska Legislature today, recommending the following strategies to be implemented as key components of a solution to the state’s ongoing fiscal policy crisis:...
Electricity rates drop for all Anchorage customers
Anchorage residents started the year with a drop in their electric bills, thanks to the recent sale of Municipal Light & Power to Chugach Electric. The reduced rates went into effect Jan. 1, 2021 and show up on this month’s bills. “These savings validate the...
AEDC Joins Alliance to Activate Anchorage
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Visit Anchorage, The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership have teamed up to form Alliance to Activate Anchorage (AAA). The board-level coalition will coordinate efforts around shared...
AEDC in the News
Alaska’s News Source – August 4, 2021
Report: Anchorage economy is healing, but jobs will be slow to return
Alaska’s News Source – August 4, 2021
AEDC president talks economic recovery for Anchorage following the pandemic
Anchorage Daily News – August 4, 2021
Anchorage’s economy is recovering from the pandemic, but jobs won’t bounce back for another three years, forecast says
Anchorage Daily News – June 6, 2021
With pandemic shift to remote jobs, some workers seek Alaska’s unique appeal
Anchorage Daily News – May 28, 2021
Big cruise ships aren’t coming to Southcentral Alaska this year. But local tourism operators say independent travelers are helping offset the loss.
Alaska’s News Source – May 20, 2021
Looking for a job? New report details Anchorage’s most in-demand skills, local openings
Anchorage Daily News – April 29, 2021
Surging prices for lumber and building materials are slowing projects in Anchorage and driving up costs