Anchorage Alaska Economic Development Corporation

Anchorage cost of living remains stable

The ACCRA Cost of Living Index for the first quarter 2008 revealed that Anchorage's cost of living ranks near those of other West Coast cities. Anchorage ranked 126.6 overall (the national average ranking is 100), a .4 percent increase from the same time last year. Other cities scoring similarly include Seattle, WA with 121.5 and Portland, OR with 119.9. The most expensive city in the U.S. is New York, NY at 218.8 and the least expensive city in the U.S. is Mason City, IA at 86.2.

One of Anchorage's favorite places to shop, dine, work and play is getting a makeover, complete with some large new additions and ways to move around. From the Anchorage museum expansion and the new Dena'ina Civic & Convention Center to enhancements along E & F Streets, the face of downtown is changing.
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AEDC releases 2007 annual report

The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation released its 2007 annual report earlier this month at the May 7 Board of Directors meeting. Hard copies of the report are being mailed to all AEDC investors. The report summarizes highlights from the year as well as key economic indicators for the city and AEDC financial data. Download the report, here

The Nerland Agency expands to offer clients integrated online communications

The Nerland Agency Worldwide Partners expanded its client offerings by purchasing an ownership stake in Tri-Media, an award-winning integrated marketing technologies firm serving a global clientele. The business venture allows the Nerland Agency to provide all current and potential advertising, marketing communications and public relations clients with online and digital communications strategy and execution through a proprietary suite of web technologies and an experienced Internet strategy and development team.