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May President’s Report: Big Changes Ahead for the 2025 AEDC Economic Summit
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
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
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
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...
AEDC Announces Peter Kageyama as Keynote Speaker for 2025 Economic Forecast Luncheon
AEDC Announces Peter Kageyama as Keynote Speaker for 2025 Economic Forecast Luncheon The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is thrilled to announce Peter Kageyama, renowned author and community development expert, as the keynote speaker for the 2025...
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Announces Keynote Speaker of Upcoming AEDC Luncheon – Andrew Busch
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is excited to announce that Andrew Busch, a renowned economic futurist and expert in predicting future economic trends, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming AEDC Luncheon in August. Busch's forward-thinking...
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August 2025
Must Read Alaska
Anchorage’s economic engine still runs on oil – Must Read Alaska
Bloomberg
Odd Lots Heads to Alaska – Bloomberg.com
Alaska Public Media
Anchorage businesses report declining confidence in new survey – Alaska Public Media
Alaska Business Magazine
Anchorage Economy Stable Amid Uncertainty – Alaska Business Magazine
Alaska News Source
Uncertainty about the future brings down business confidence in Anchorage economy
Anchorage Daily News
Survey finds Anchorage business confidence fell amid Trump tariffs and federal cuts
Alaska Public Media
A new grant program is trying to make Anchorage less beige