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AEDC shares results of latest COVID Business Impact Survey
Today, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) released the results of its latest COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, showing effects – and limited signs of recovery – from COVID-19 operational changes, supply chain interruptions, and more. These results are a...
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. launches initiative to attract remote workforce
As Americans across the country consider relocating to less densely populated areas due to both COVID-19 concerns and an increasingly decentralized workforce, Anchorage Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) wants to make sure Anchorage is a part of that conversation. From...
Anchorage businesses urge community to remain vigilant in COVID-19 precautions
As community transmission of COVID-19 surges in Anchorage, members of the business community are pressing business owners, employees, and customers to follow best practices to promote public health and safety. According to the Anchorage Health Department, nearly...
AEDC releases results of COVID Business Impact Survey
AEDC releases results of COVID Business Impact Survey Measures preliminary impact of COVID on local business Today, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) released the results of their second round COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, showing recent effects...
AEDC urges support for local business
AEDC urges support for local business Community action will help local economy Following recommended health guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19, all bars, breweries, restaurants, food, beverage kiosks, trucks, and other establishments serving food within the...
AEDC supports amended alcohol tax to fund critical services
AEDC supports amended alcohol tax to fund critical services Prop 13 will tackle public health and safety issues The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors voted to support Proposition 13, a ballot initiative introducing a 5% retail sales tax on...
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