Press and News
Press Releases
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...
More than one-third of seniors likely to leave Anchorage, AEDC finds
Nearly 40% of Anchorage’s senior citizens are likely or very likely to move out of Anchorage in the future, according to a new survey from Anchorage Economic Development Corp. (AEDC). Designed to provide AEDC with actionable information to support retention strategies...
AEDC launches new tool for job seekers, employers
Anchoragejobfinder.com aims to connect job seekers to open positions while gathering real-time data on the local job market Employers across all industries are looking for qualified workers to fill open positions, with many in Anchorage offering new incentives, extra...
2021 Mayoral Runoff Election Candidate Questionnaire
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation submitted six questions to the Anchorage mayoral election runoff candidates to inform our membership, the business community and Anchorage residents about the issues important to AEDC. In the PDF you will find the...
![Cuddy Family Park](https://aedcweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/AEDC-Cuddy-Family-Park-Midtown-8366.jpg)
AEDC in the News
Your Alaska Link
June 14th, 2024
Anchorage business group propose 3% tax increase to build public projects | News | youralaskalink.com
Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy
June 13th, 2024
State Rundown 6/13: Decisions are falling into place, but some states will come back for more – ITEP
Alaska News Source
June 11th, 2024
Anchorage 3% sales tax initiative proposed by Economic Development Corporation (alaskasnewssource.com)
Anchorage Daily News
June 11th, 2024
Anchorage economic development group proposes 3% sales tax to help reduce property taxes and build public projects – Anchorage Daily News (adn.com)
Alaska Public Media
June 11th, 2024
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. is asking residents what projects they want to fund from a proposed sales tax – Alaska Public Media
Alaska News Source
June 7th, 2024
Academies of Anchorage master plan passes school board 6-1 (alaskasnewssource.com)
Anchorage Daily News
June 7th, 2024
Anchorage School Board advances career academies plan but adds an opt-out – Anchorage Daily News (adn.com)
Alaska Digest
May 2024
Capitol Views 2024 – Jenna Wright, President & CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Anchorage Daily News
March 22nd, 2024
Debate intensifies over proposed Anchorage zoning overhaul – Anchorage Daily News (adn.com)
With All Due Respect?
March 2024
With All Due Respect?: Alaska’s business groups & seniors: Get it together people!
Alaska Public Media
February 27th, 2024
Anchorage mayoral candidates address sales tax, muni workforce issues
Alaska Public Media
February 4th, 2024
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 forecast | Addressing Alaskans
Alaska Beacon
January 25th, 2024
Anchorage economic forecast predicts strong growth tempered by continued loss of workers
Alaska Business
January 25th, 2024
AEDC Backs Public Investment via Sales Tax – Alaska Business Magazine (akbizmag.com)
Alaska Watchman
January 25th, 2024
Anchorage’s de-population bomb continues to exacerbate critical workforce shortage – Alaska Watchman