Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

2023 efforts were focused on implementing the "choose Anchorage" plan and standard activities of helping businesses in Anchorage as well as hosting public events to educate the community on Economic matters. Aedc completed work on the "choose Anchorage" plan in 2022. Choose Anchorage is a comprehensive research report that was funded by a united states Economic Development administration grant. Research centered around a workforce and industry cluster analysis that resulted in a comprehensive research plan and associated action plan focused on increasing Anchorage's working age adult population and the overall economy. Research was conducted for the majority of the year through roundtable discussions, key stakeholder interviews and analytical analysis and finally completed in november.

The 3-year outlook luncheon discusses the projected trajectory of the local economy based on a review of historical and current data, interviews with representatives of businesses and organizations, and analysis of current events. The outlook considers trends in eight key indicators including population, employment, personal income, air passenger and freight volumes, building permits, port of Alaska tonnage, visitor industry activity and oil prices. Event was held at the dena'ina center in anchorage.keynote presentation: mick cornett

Aedc hosted in-person events for the first time since the pandemic, with the largest being the 2023 Economic forecast luncheon and the 3-year outlook luncheon. The 2023 Economic forecast luncheon in january forecasts the Anchorage economy based on employment, population, and demographic data; provided a snapshot look at the labor force; and offered an update on consumer and business confidence. Event was held at the dena'ina center in anchorage.keynote presentation: tip strategies