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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...