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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...

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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...

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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

Tickets are on sale now for the 2024 August Economic Development Luncheon!