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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...
Lynn Rust Henderson will lead AEDC board into 2020
Lynn Rust Henderson will lead AEDC board into 2020 With a full year of leadership under her belt, Lynn Rust Henderson, vice president of the Alaska Group Market for Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, will serve another term as chair of the Anchorage Economic...
Small Business Saturday “Shop Small”
Small Business Saturday "Shop Small" Promotes a Nationwide day of Shopping Local in Anchorage on November 30th! Shop Small and Buy Local with Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. (ADP) and Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) on Small Business Saturday!...

AEDC in the News
Anchorage Daily News
January 22nd, 2025
Anchorage job market expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2025 – Anchorage Daily News
Alaska News Source
January 22nd, 2025
Anchorage employment expected to make full recovery to pre-pandemic levels, but challenges remain
Alaska News Source
January 22nd, 2025
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation releases the 2025 Economic Forecast for Anchorage
Alaska Public Media
January 22nd, 2025
Forecast shows bright spots for Anchorage economy but housing shortage and shrinking workforce are challenges
Alaska Public Media
August 19th, 2024
What is Project Anchorage and could a sales tax improve the city? | Hometown, Alaska – Alaska Public Media
Alaska Business
August 12th, 2024
Academies of Anchorage – Alaska Business Magazine (akbizmag.com)
Alaska Public Media
August 8th, 2024
2024 Anchorage Economic Development Luncheon | Addressing Alaskans – Alaska Public Media
Alaska Public Media
August 8th, 2024
Anchorage businesses are optimistic for the future, new report shows – Alaska Public Media
Alaska News Source
August 8th, 2024
New survey suggests Anchorage businesses slightly optimistic about economic future (alaskasnewssource.com)
Anchorage Daily News
August 8th, 2024
Anchorage construction booming while overall job numbers return to pre-pandemic levels, data indicates – Anchorage Daily News (adn.com)
Alaska Public Media
July 10th, 2024
New survey shows some signs labor shortage in Anchorage is easing – Alaska Public Media