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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...
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