Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

10/13/2026

📊 💵 Join the Fiscal Future Summit held Friday, October 30th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Hosted by the Anchorage Assembly this event will open the discussion for Anchorage's fiscal planning.

Free Breakfast and Lunch provided. RSVP required for food.
Link to RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moa-fiscal-future-summit-tickets-2002302892853

📅 10 AM - 4 PM
October 30th

📍Student Center, UAA
2921 Spirit Way,
Anchorage, AK 99508

The Fiscal Future Summit is an all-day event for people of all levels of enthusiasm for local government to talk with neighbors and work together to identify priorities.

10/09/2026

AEDC President & CEO Jon Bittner presented workforce highlights for Anchorage alongside Devon Roberts, Director of Career & Technical Education (CTE) of the Anchorage School District, during the Anchorage Panel on Regional Workforce. (Photo Credit: Mariko Selle, Alaska Workforce Alliance)

Pictured Left to Right: Cari Ann Carty, President & CEO, Alaska Safety Alliance, Miles Baker, Alaska Workforce Convening Sponsor, Cathy Muñoz, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and Jonathan Bittner, CEO & President, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation. Photo Credit: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

The AWA / ASA Workforce Convening was a two day conference held Oct 7-8 at The Nave Spenard.

10/08/2026

A wonderful turnout AEDC was proud to be a part of! Thank you Alaska Safety Alliance and Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development for a great event!

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development is proud to support the 2026 Alaska Workforce Convening! The two-day convening brings together workforce development leaders from government, education, industry and nonprofit sectors to work together on addressing challenges in Alaska, and to continue advancing the objectives outlined in Alaska's Workforce Future, including enhancing career awareness among young Alaskans, retaining Alaskans and attracting new Alaskans, among other shared goals. You can read Alaska's Workforce Future on the Alaska Workforce Investment Board's website.

DOLWD Commissioner Cathy Muñoz provided opening remarks yesterday alongside Alaska Safety Alliance Chair Elect Randy Sulte. Pictured with Alaska Safety Alliance President/CEO Cari Ann Carty, Alaska Workforce Convening sponsor Miles Baker, and AEDC President/CEO Johathan Bittner.

DOLWD remains committed to supporting Alaskans to obtain and keep great jobs in Alaska.

10/07/2026

AEDC's Jon Bittner presented today at the 2026 Alaska Workforce Convening, hosted by the Alaska Safety Alliance and partners including Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, attendees join ASA/AWA members and partners for two days of workforce development sessions, employer panels, and networking with peers from across the state at The Nave, 3502 Spenard Road, Anchorage. AEDC is proud to be part of the workforce development discussion.

Link in the comments.

10/07/2026

Join us at the 1st Meet the Candidates Forum for the Alaska State Legislature! We are here until 7:00 pm.

10/06/2026

💼 Work with us! 📊 Now Hiring: Business Development Director
Are you passionate about shaping the future of Anchorage? The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is looking for a dynamic Business Development Director to help grow our local economy, retain top talent, and support businesses!

🏢 The Role: You’ll drive business retention and attraction, build vital community networks, lead signature economic research (like the Cost of Living Index), and launch new economic initiatives.

📍 Location: Anchorage, AK (In-person)

Who we’re looking for:

✅ A community-focused leader with a background in economic development, planning, business, or public policy.

✅ A natural networker who is comfortable turning data into a clear story for a general audience.

✅ A self-starter familiar with MS Office and AI tools like Claude.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on our community’s economic vitality?

Apply today! Link --> https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?from=social_linkedin&jk=2a3ad21d0d6407c2

10/06/2026

✅ Join us today, October 6, for the Only Alaska Legislature Meet the Candidate Forum!

📍Stop by the Alaska Airlines Center from 5:00–7:00 p.m. to talk one-on-one with incumbents and candidates about the issues that matter most to you.

"All 37 legislative candidates representing districts across Anchorage, Girdwood and Eagle River have been invited. As of Monday afternoon, 29 had confirmed." Your Alaska Link TV

💡 Learn more: https://aedcweb.com/aedc-event-meet-the-candidates-oct-6-at-uaa

Sponsored By: Chugach Electric , Anchorage Economic Development Corporation , Anchorage Chamber of Commerce , and UAA: University of Alaska Anchorage

10/02/2026

💵How do you plan to spend the PFD? 👇 Comment Below! Starting on October 1st, nearly 600,000 Alaskans received their 2026 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) of $1,000.00, with an additional $200.00 energy relief payment.

The funds are cash and can be spent as the resident chooses.
With rising costs, many Alaskans have allocated funds to immediate expenses.

Some recipients opt into savings programs like @ or donated via the Pick.Click.Give. program, operated by the Alaska Community Foundation The program automatically donates a portion of the PFD to preregistered charities.

Comment below and share your plans! Survey results will post at a future date!

10/02/2026

AEDC had the honor of attending Alaska Business Top 49ers Luncheon! 49 companies in Alaska have generated over $30.8 Billion in Gross Revenue! Amazing!

Congratulations to all the Top 49ers!

We had an amazing time with our Investors and Partners! FUN FACT: 7 of the top 10 companies are AEDC Members!

Thank you TOTE Maritime for the beautiful centerpiece flowers! Popcorn by Alaska Chip Company courtesy of Providence Alaska and Ice Cream by Wild Scoops!