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AEDC Announces Leadership Transition

Nov 5, 2025

Anchorage, Alaska – The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) today announced that President & CEO Jenna Wright has made the difficult decision to step down from her role to focus on her health and spend time with her family. The AEDC Board of...

AEDC Announces Interim During President & CEO’s Medical Leave

Aug 26, 2025

Anchorage, Alaska – The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) announced today that it has partnered with The Foraker Group while President & CEO Jenna Wright takes a medical leave of absence to focus on her health. We wish Jenna all our best and look...

May President’s Report: Big Changes Ahead for the 2025 AEDC Economic Summit

Jun 5, 2025

Dear AEDC Investors & Community, Our team is hard at work preparing an outstanding fall program for the AEDC 2025 Economic Summit – and if you haven’t heard, we’re shaking things up this year! For the first time ever, we’re adding breakout sessions that will give...

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Announces Keynote Speaker for 2025 Anchorage Economic Summit – Mary C. Daly

May 13, 2025

Anchorage, Alaska — May 28th, 2025— The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) announces that Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, will serve as the keynote speaker for AEDC’s 2025 Economic Summit, delivering a...

April President’s Report: Growing Anchorage Together

May 2, 2025

Dear AEDC Investors & Community, Spring in Alaska brings a welcome sense of renewal and that spirit is reflected in the momentum we’re seeing across Anchorage. I'm excited to share some of what we’re optimistic about this month. First, I’m excited that AEDC has...

Choose Anchorage Ambassador Program Connects Community Champions to Promote Anchorage’s Growth and Opportunity

Apr 26, 2025

The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is excited to announce the launch of the Choose Anchorage Ambassador Program, a new initiative designed to harness passionate individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting Anchorage as a vibrant, thriving...