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AEDC Board of Directors selects Jenna Wright as President & CEO
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors announced on September 26th, 2023, that Jenna Wright has been selected for the role of President and CEO. Wright formerly served as Interim President and CEO and was Vice President prior to that. In her...
AEDC Board of Directors Announces Bill Popp’s Exit and Selection of Jenna Wright as Interim President & CEO
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors confirmed that, effective Sept. 9, Jenna Wright of AEDC will serve as Interim President and CEO while the Board of Directors conducts a national recruitment effort for a successor to longtime President...
AEDC announces 3-Year Outlook Luncheon speaker- Former Mayor of Oklahoma City Mick Cornett
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation announces 3-Year Outlook Luncheon speaker. Former Mayor of Oklahoma City will share insights from his administration’s economic development successes with Anchorage business community. Former Mayor of Oklahoma City Mick...
AEDC encourages voters to support Proposition 6, creating the Chugach State Park Access Service Area
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board of Directors supports the April 2023 ballot proposal to create the Chugach State Park Access Service Area that would allow the municipality to submit to voters bond propositions for projects that support...
AEDC encourages Anchorage voters to support Proposition 7, expanding GVSA’s power to include local housing and economic stability
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board of Directors supports the April 2023 ballot proposal to expand the existing powers of the Girdwood Valley Service Area the power to provide services in support of policies that promote local housing and...
AEDC encourages Anchorage voters to support Proposition 14, utilizing marijuana taxes for child care and early education
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) Board of Directors supports the April 2023 ballot proposal to dedicate marijuana tax for child care and early education. A recent research project, commissioned by AEDC and titled “Choose Anchorage”, identified...
AEDC in the News
Anchorage Daily News
January 22nd, 2025
Anchorage job market expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2025 – Anchorage Daily News
Alaska News Source
January 22nd, 2025
Anchorage employment expected to make full recovery to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges remain
Alaska News Source
January 22nd, 2025
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases the 2025 Economic Forecast for Anchorage
Alaska Public Media
January 22nd, 2025
Forecast shows bright spots for Anchorage economy but housing shortage and shrinking workforce are challenges
Alaska Public Media
August 19th, 2024
What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska – Alaska Public Media
Alaska Business
August 12th, 2024
Academies of Anchorage – Alaska Business Magazine (akbizmag.com)
Alaska Public Media
August 8th, 2024
2024 Anchorage Economic Development Luncheon | Addressing Alaskans – Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public Media
August 8th, 2024
Anchorage businesses are optimistic for the future, new report shows – Alaska Public Media
Alaska News Source
August 8th, 2024
New survey suggests Anchorage businesses slightly optimistic about economic future (alaskasnewssource.com)
Anchorage Daily News
August 8th, 2024
Anchorage construction booming while overall job numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, data indicates – Anchorage Daily News (adn.com)
Alaska Public Media
July 10th, 2024
New survey shows some signs labor shortage in Anchorage is easing – Alaska Public Media