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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...

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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

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