Michael Huston

Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides commercial banking services

Operates as a bank holding company with interest in providing commercial banking and home mortgage lending services

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a state chartered commercial bank

Functions as a College/University

Anchorage Economic Development Corp. (AEDC) is a private nonprofit organization founded in 1987 with the mission to foster a prosperous, sustainable, and diverse economy in Anchorage. AEDC also developed PASS, a multi-modal shipping solution leveraging Anchorage’s strategic location and cargo airport to improve freight transport between Alaska and the West Coast. AEDC highlights Anchorage’s logistical advantages, including the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, port facilities, and railroad, alongside economic incentives like tax credits and exemptions to attract and retain businesses. The private company is based in Anchorage, AK. Supported by over 250 Alaskan businesses and funded through private contributions, municipal, and state grants, AEDC promotes economic growth, a favorable business climate, and improved quality of life for residents. The organization provides economic data, reports, and interactive tools covering employment, industry trends, cost of living, and workforce analysis to support businesses and inform public policy. AEDC hosts Anchorage’s largest sit-down business luncheon and offers sponsorship and investor programs, providing networking opportunities, early access to economic data, and business promotion. It assists companies in locating commercial properties, advocates for streamlined municipal processes, and connects businesses with local leaders. AEDC collaborates with partner organizations statewide and regionally to expand business relationships and promote economic development across Southcentral Alaska. Key initiatives include "Choose Anchorage: A Framework for Revitalization," addressing economic challenges by focusing on business vitality, talent development, quality of place, and infrastructure investment. Anchorage’s economy spans construction, education, financial services, government, oil and gas, healthcare, IT, tourism, manufacturing, transportation, and professional services. The company was founded by Scott Hawkins.

United Way of Anchorage is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the Anchorage community by promoting financial security, healthy communities, and youth opportunity. United Way of Anchorage also operates Alaska 211, a resource and referral service, and the child care cost share program to explore employer-supported child care affordability. The private company is based in Anchorage, AK. Since 1956, it has collaborated with nonprofits, government agencies, schools, employers, and community members to address challenges such as housing insecurity, healthcare access, educational disparities, and financial strain. Key initiatives include the Home for Good program, which provides permanent supportive housing and case management for chronically homeless individuals, as well as housing support programs like eviction diversion and landlord housing partnership. The organization supports youth through programs that build academic, social, and emotional skills, and works to improve healthcare access and address social determinants of health. The organization provides grants to local nonprofits for innovative projects and engages the community through donations, volunteering, workplace campaigns, and events.