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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...
AEDC releases results of COVID Business Impact Survey
AEDC releases results of COVID Business Impact Survey Measures preliminary impact of COVID on local business Today, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) released the results of their second round COVID-19 Business Impact Survey, showing recent effects...
AEDC urges support for local business
AEDC urges support for local business Community action will help local economy Following recommended health guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19, all bars, breweries, restaurants, food, beverage kiosks, trucks, and other establishments serving food within the...
AEDC supports amended alcohol tax to fund critical services
AEDC supports amended alcohol tax to fund critical services Prop 13 will tackle public health and safety issues The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors voted to support Proposition 13, a ballot initiative introducing a 5% retail sales tax on...
AEDC in the News
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
Anchorage Daily News
January 24th, 2024
Anchorage will see employment grow slightly this year, with construction projects statewide growing, report says
Alaska Public Media
January 24th, 2024
Anchorage Economic Development Corp. backs sales tax for property tax relief, community investment
Your Alaska Link
January 24th, 2024
Anchorage Economic Luncheon highlights challenges: housing shortage, youth migration