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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 encourages Alaska voters to oppose a constitutional convention on Nov. 8
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation opposes the establishment of a new constitutional convention as unnecessary, expensive, and risking significant harm to the economy of Alaska and Anchorage. We encourage voters to oppose the question on the Nov. 8 ballot....
What are we willing to invest for the future of Anchorage?
An op-ed by Bill Popp, President & CEO of Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Earlier this month, AEDC shared our 2022 3-Year Outlook report, which forecasts what we expect for the next few years in our city’s economic landscape. Overall, we believe there is much...
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation Announces Stake of 50M FLY Token
Anchorage, AK and Los Angeles, CA - The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) announced today a contribution from FlyCoin, the world’s first travel rewards cryptocurrency company, valued at $1 million. This donation is the first of its kind for AEDC, and...
Jenna Wright joins Anchorage Economic Development Corporation as vice president
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation has welcomed Jenna Wright as its vice president on a growing team dedicated to fostering a diverse, prosperous and sustainable Anchorage economy. Wright earned her bachelor's degrees in marketing and investment finance from...
New feasibility study finds Alaska key piece in potential freight and cargo transportation solutions
Alaska says it can deliver the freight of 350 767 cargo jets each week by ship to Washington. In the past few years, demand for cargo transportation has accelerated, costs have skyrocketed and delivery times have more than doubled. The Anchorage Economic Development...

AEDC in the News
Anchorage Daily News
November 24, 2023
After a year of inflation plus snowstorm impacts,
Anchorage stores seek a boost this holiday season.
Alaska Public Media
September 14, 2023
Amazon’s first Alaska sorting facility to open by 2024
Alaska’s News Source
August 3, 2023
Economic report forecasts Anchorage population will end downward trend while warning about workforce retirements
Anchorage Daily News
August 3, 2023
Workforce shortages could sabotage Anchorage and Alaska economic opportunities, report says
Alaska Public Media
August 3, 2023
Anchorage’s population is expected to increase in 2023, the first time in 7 years
Alaska Beacon
August 3, 2023
Workforce shortages could sabotage Anchorage and Alaska economic opportunities, report says
Sitka Sentinel
August 3, 2023
Workforce shortages hurt Alaska’s economy
Alaska’s News Source
August 2, 2023
Bill Popp discusses final AEDC outlook
Alaska Journal of Commerce
August 10, 2022
A shrinking workforce is holding back Anchorage’s economic recovery after COVID-19, report finds
Alaska’s News Source
August 4, 2022
Speaker discusses improving Anchorage’s appeal to visitors, potential workers
Alaska Public Media
August 4, 2022
There are thousands of jobs open in Anchorage but not enough workers to fill them, says economic report
Anchorage Daily News
August 3, 2022
A shrinking workforce is holding back Anchorage’s economic recovery after COVID-19, report finds
Alaska’s News Source
August 3, 2022
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases outlook for Anchorage