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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 backs alcohol tax, votes “yes”
AEDC backs alcohol tax, votes “yes” Board says a healthier city will strengthen economy The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors voted unanimously to support a ballot proposal introducing a retail sales tax on alcohol within the Municipality of...
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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