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Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors recommends strategies to combat state fiscal crisis
The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors released a letter to Gov. Dunleavy and the Alaska Legislature today, recommending the following strategies to be implemented as key components of a solution to the state’s ongoing fiscal policy crisis:...
Electricity rates drop for all Anchorage customers
Anchorage residents started the year with a drop in their electric bills, thanks to the recent sale of Municipal Light & Power to Chugach Electric. The reduced rates went into effect Jan. 1, 2021 and show up on this month’s bills. “These savings validate the...
AEDC Joins Alliance to Activate Anchorage
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation, Visit Anchorage, The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership have teamed up to form Alliance to Activate Anchorage (AAA). The board-level coalition will coordinate efforts around shared...
AEDC shares results of latest COVID Business Impact Survey
Today, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) released the results of its latest COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, showing effects – and limited signs of recovery – from COVID-19 operational changes, supply chain interruptions, and more. These results are a...
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. launches initiative to attract remote workforce
As Americans across the country consider relocating to less densely populated areas due to both COVID-19 concerns and an increasingly decentralized workforce, Anchorage Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) wants to make sure Anchorage is a part of that conversation. From...
Anchorage businesses urge community to remain vigilant in COVID-19 precautions
As community transmission of COVID-19 surges in Anchorage, members of the business community are pressing business owners, employees, and customers to follow best practices to promote public health and safety. According to the Anchorage Health Department, nearly...
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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