🎉 Highlights of the 2025 Anchorage Economic Summit:
🔹Katie Berry & Moira Gallagher of McKinley Research Group will present the findings of AEDC’s signature annual Business Confidence Index survey, and update the audience on Anchorage’s job market, unemployment trends and consumer confidence.
🔹 Michelle Klouda, AEDC Board Chair, will share updates on AEDC’s new strategic plan, including progress on the Choose Anchorage initiative.
🔹 Mayor Suzanne LaFrance will deliver a special address on city priorities and progress.
🔹 Keynote Speaker Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is a renowned economist whose research focuses on employment and wage trends, economic growth, and economic shocks. Her keynote, “Building Resilient Economies and Thriving Communities,” will offer insights on employment, inflation, and opportunity.
💡 Post-Luncheon Breakout Sessions
🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | 📍 2nd Floor, Dena’ina Center
🎟️ $25 per session (in addition to luncheon ticket).
🪑 Seats limited to 100 per session.
Choose from one of four Anchorage-focused sessions:
🏘️ Housing
A look at what’s driving housing costs, where development is (or isn’t) happening, and how creative strategies and strong local leadership can help meet Anchorage’s growing housing needs.
⚡ Energy
Explore Southcentral Alaska’s evolving energy landscape—from traditional sources to renewables—and how today’s decisions impact long-term affordability, resilience, and economic stability.
🌐 Anchorage’s Role in the Arctic Economy
Learn how Anchorage’s unique position supports Arctic strategy through resource development, military readiness, logistics, and research in a rapidly changing northern region.
📍 Choose Anchorage Initiative
A hands-on workshop where attendees will collaborate with local leaders to generate actionable ideas for making Anchorage a more attractive place to live, work, and play.
✅ Don’t forget to purchase your breakout session tickets when registering!
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