Benches, Signs, and Flower Pots: Recommendations from the Project Anchorage Task Force
The Project Anchorage Task Force, formed by Mayor Dave Bronson, devised strategies to make the city more attractive to visitors, businesses, and residents.
Tag: AEDC
AEDC’s 2023 Forecast: ‘No Signs of a Looming Banana’
Population decline in Alaska’s largest city is holding back modest job growth. AEDC’s Choose Anchorage campaign aims to attract new residents.
2023 Alaska Economic Forecast: Ready for recovery, dragged by workforce woes
Alaska’s economy remains among the nation’s lowest performing, yet other indicators suggest potential for growth and recovery in 2023.
“Secret Shoppers” Test Anchorage as a Tourism Destination
Wayfinding for tourists is the top priority suggested in a report commissioned by the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation.
Jenna Wright Joins AEDC as Vice President
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) brought aboard Jenna Wright as Vice President, responsible for managing and supporting strategies, programs, and initiatives that foster a diverse, prosperous, and sustainable Anchorage economy.
Executive Roundtable: Tourism Experts Weigh In on Alaska’s 2021 Summer Season
After a devastating “lost season” in 2020, Alaska tourism stakeholders are hoping this summer will see a much-needed return of visitor spending—or at least the start of the recovery process.
Op-Ed: University of Alaska Is One of Our State’s Greatest Assets
AEDC President and CEO Bill Pop explains how the University of Alaska is uniquely positioned to help support workers and businesses in the post-COVID-19 economy.
AEDC Is Optimistic about Growth in the Anchorage Economy in 2021
While nothing can be certain, projections are that by the second half of the year most of the city’s major industries will see some growth.
AEDC Supports Amended Alcohol Tax to Fund Critical Services
The Anchorage Economic Development Corp. Board of Directors voted to support Proposition 13, a ballot initiative introducing a 5 percent retail sales tax on alcohol within the Municipality of Anchorage.
Lynn Rust Henderson to Lead AEDC Board Into 2019
The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation kicked off 2019 by announcing Lynn Rust Henderson, Vice President of Sales and Service for Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, as AEDC’s board Chair.