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The Alaska Current
Alaska’s economic development agency plans a Mat-Su industrial park, with data centers
The AIDEA proposal is generating some enthusiasm, and some concerns about its inclusion of data centers. The post Alaska’s economic development agency plans a Mat-Su industrial park, with data centers first appeared on The Alaska Current .
akbizmag.com
Nova Minerals Completes Engineering and Design for Port MacKenzie Antimony Plant
A Sandvik QA440 double screen will be heading to Nova Minerals’ Whiskey Bravo site. The developer of a West Susitna mining project announced the completion of engineering and design for a processing plant at Port MacKenzie. Nova Minerals expects to begin construction this quarter, now that the pilot plant is fully funded.
Alaska Beacon
Alaska’s economic development agency plans a Mat-Su industrial park, with data centers
Alaska’s economic development agency is envisioning a new industrial park with data centers and a freight hub on a 30-square-mile parcel of state land just north of the thinly settled city of Houston, in the Mat-Su region some 60 road miles north of Anchorage. The state Department of Natural Resources last week proposed transferring the […]
youralaskalink.com
Higher diesel prices are affecting Anchorage drivers and businesses
Higher diesel prices are beginning to impact both drivers and businesses in Anchorage, as fuel costs continue to climb amid global market uncertainty. Paul Aldridge, who is visiting Alaska from Florida, owns several diesel-powered vehicles and said he continues to prefer diesel despite rising prices. “I got boats, I got...
alaskapublic.org
There’s more than meets the eye at Matanuska Experiment Farm
What most people don’t know about the Matanuska Experiment Farm could fill a barn. Tucked away in the “Gateway” area at the edge of Palmer-Wasilla on one of the oldest settled plots in the Mat-Su, the experiment farm is a hive of research activity that’s often overlooked by the thousands of locals who buzz past on their daily commutes.
northernjournal.com
Alaska's economic development agency plans a Mat-Su industrial park, with data centers
Northern Journal is merging with the Anchorage Press! Read our announcement and other information here, and support us with a subscription here. Alaska’s economic development agency is envisioning a new industrial park with data centers and a freight hub on a 30-square-mile parcel of state land just north of the thinly settled city of Houston, in the Mat-Su region some 60 road miles north of Anchorage.
alaskalandmine.com
LaFrance Administration’s “pro-housing” AO 2026-89 ordinance is a sleight of hand
On June 16, Mayor LaFrance proposed a ten-year tax abatement for construction of new housing that sells for less than the average home in Anchorage. At first glance, this may sound like a practical and well-intentioned idea. After all, a previous ordinance provided tax abatements for housing developments with at least eight units. Why not extend that abatement to smaller developments?
alaskasnewssource.com
Fullmer’s Farmstand: Eagle River bake stand sells out weekly with homemade goods
EAGLE RIVER, Alaska (KTUU) - A new self-serve bake stand opened three weeks ago in Eagle River and is drawing steady crowds and selling out nearly every weekend. Fullmer’s Farmstand, situated on Whirlaway Road in the heart of the community, is run by Kailee Fullmer, who said she has been baking as a hobby for years before deciding to set up the stand. She said she was inspired by similar stands she had seen in the southern U.S.
anchorage.net
Anchorage Makes Top 10 of America's Best Small Cities 2026
Anchorage is No. 7 on Resonance Consulting's list of America’s Best 100 Small Cities for 2026. The report, now in its 10th year, considers economic, quality of life, and cultural factors. The results are a blend of statistical analysis and feedback from visitors, residents, and prospective future residents. "The...
akbizmag.com
New Staffers at Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
A couple of transplants to the city are the newest staffers at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Morrow Duszynski comes aboard as Communications Manager. Born and raised in Fairbanks, Duszynski has more than three years of experience in higher education at UAF, where she began her career in human resources before pivoting to communications. Her passion for social media and content creation began during her undergraduate studies at UAF, when she worked as a barista at a local cafe and curated its online presence. After graduating from UAF with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, she followed her dream of living abroad and taught English in Uijeongbu, South Korea, for two years. Duszynski returned to Alaska in 2022, where she began her professional journey at UAF and deepened her roots in her hometown. Morrow earned an MBA from UAF and is excited to get to know the business community of Anchorage. When she is out of the office, Morrow enjoys singing, crocheting, traveling, and being outside.
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Northrim Bank Opens Palmer Financial Center
Palmer Financial Center at 585 S. Valley Way offers services previously accessible in the Mat-Su at the Northrim location in downtown Wasilla, a dozen miles away. Northrim Bank adds a second Mat-Su location by opening Palmer Financial Center. Practically in the shadow of the town’s iconic water tower, the bank at 585 S. Valley Way offers advising and consulting, in addition to everyday financial services, that were previously a dozen miles away at the Northrim location in downtown Wasilla.
akbizmag.com
Third CEO in Three Years for Alaska Communications
Alaska Communications has a new top executive, for the third time in as many years. The Anchorage-based telecom hired Courtland Madock as CEO and president, taking over for Paul Fenaroli, who took the job in late 2024. Fenaroli was hired after Matthew McConnell completed a one-year tenure as CEO. The...
alaskasnewssource.com
Iditarod CEO Rob Urbach to step down after 7 years, organization says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Iditarod Chief Executive Officer Rob Urbach is stepping down from his position, The Iditarod Trail Committee announced in a press release Friday. Urbach, who held the position since 2019, will remain in his role during ‘a planned transition period’ as the historic sled dog race searches for its next CEO.
businessdailynetwork.com
The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Announces New Team
ANCHORAGE, AK – The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce announces its new team members to their membership community. Born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, Morrow values community, connection, and creativity. Morrow has over three years of experience in higher ed at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where she began her career in HR and moved to communications. Her passion for social media and content creation began during her undergraduate studies at UAF, when she worked as a barista at a local cafe and curated its online presence. After graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, she followed her dream of living abroad and taught English in Uijeongbu, South Korea, for two years.