Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development Alaska is Open for Business! ALASKA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Even today, large portions of Alaska remain untouched and unexplored.

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development’s Mission is to Promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska. Alaska’s abundant natural resources drive the state’s economy, with tremendous potential for further discovery. Although we’re the largest state by land (2.5 times the size of Texas), we’re the smallest by population, offering immense untapped potential. Anchorage, home to one of the top five airports in the world for cargo throughput, is only 9.5 hours from 90% of the industrialized world, and 2-3 days closer to Asia by water; making Alaska the ideal location for international business. Did you know that Alaska is ranked #5 in the nation for economic opportunity, according to US News Best States 2019? Alaska doesn’t only offer immense economic opportunities. The quality of life is extremely high, as there’s something for everyone! Alaska is ranked #3 in the nation for overall health and happiness, while being ranked #1 for physical well-being, #2 for financial well-being, and #2 for health care quality. The following divisions are housed within the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development: Division of Banking & Securities, Division of Community & Regional Affairs, Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing, Division of Economic Development, and the Division of Insurance. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/

Additionally, you can reach out to us via email: [email protected]

Today, on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, we remember the lives lost, honor the first responders and others who answer...
09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, we remember the lives lost, honor the first responders and others who answered the call to serve, and recognize the spirit of unity that followed.

As part of the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, Serve Alaska, State Service Commission and AmeriCorps Alaska volunteers are putting that spirit into action across the state.

In Anchorage, Serve Alaska and Alaska Afterschool Network volunteers joined the Alaska Department of Health to prepare and package “Hope the Husky” wellness activity books for youth across Alaska. The books help kids learn how to make safe, healthy and kind choices at home, at school and in their communities.

In Sitka, Sitka AmeriCorps members and ArtistYear Fellows are partnering with the Sitka Cemetery Association on a community cleanup and beautification project.

Today, we honor, serve and unite.

The Division of Investments is heading to Petersburg and Wrangell! 📍Yvonne will be on hand to talk through the Commercia...
09/09/2026

The Division of Investments is heading to Petersburg and Wrangell! 📍

Yvonne will be on hand to talk through the Commercial Fishing Loan and Small Business Loan programs, whether you're looking to purchase a permit, upgrade your vessel, or grow your local business.

📅 Petersburg
Sept 14: 9:00am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sept 15: 9:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Assembly Chambers, 2nd Floor Municipal Building, 12 South Nordic Dr

📅 Wrangell
Sept 16: 9:00am - 11:30am and 1:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Wrangell Assembly Chambers, 205 Brueger Street

Walk-ins welcome, or book your spot ahead of time by calling 907-209-6874.

Drop a comment if you're planning to stop by, or tag a fellow fisherman or business owner who should know about this!

Deadline extended! Only 5 days left to apply for Communications Common Carrier Specialist 4 with the Regulatory Commissi...
09/05/2026

Deadline extended! Only 5 days left to apply for Communications Common Carrier Specialist 4 with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.

This full-time Anchorage role leads technical analysis of telecommunications filings, regulations, and complex cases. Great fit for backgrounds in telecom, economics, finance, engineering, law, or utility regulation.

Location: Anchorage, AK
Salary: $4,420.80 biweekly
Open to: Alaska residents only
New deadline: 5 p.m., September 9, 2026

Apply link in the comments below. Don't miss it!

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is hiring a Law Office Assistant 2 in Anchorage.This position provides legal and adm...
09/04/2026

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is hiring a Law Office Assistant 2 in Anchorage.

This position provides legal and administrative support to the Commission, including processing orders, maintaining agency databases and confidential records, preparing public meeting notices and supporting hearings and meetings.

RCA is looking for someone who is comfortable working with digital documents and Microsoft Office, communicates professionally, can manage shifting priorities and exercises sound judgment while handling confidential information.

If you've been looking for meaningful public service work in Anchorage with real career longevity, this is worth a look.

Comment below if you'd like more details, or tag someone who'd be a great fit.

Geoduck are large, long-lived clams harvested by dive fishers in the pristine waters of Southeast Alaska. Entry into thi...
09/04/2026

Geoduck are large, long-lived clams harvested by dive fishers in the pristine waters of Southeast Alaska. Entry into this fishery has been capped at just 104 permits statewide since 2000, making them genuinely rare, and the live export market (primarily to Asia) makes them highly valuable.

The Alaska Division of Investments currently has a Southeast Geoduck Clam Limited Entry Permit available for purchase. Open to offers from anyone, and Alaska residents may qualify for financing through the Division of Investments

Serious offers are being accepted now. If you're a commercial diver or investor looking to enter one of Alaska's most limited and lucrative fisheries, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.

📧 Contact Amy Roemer to submit an offer or learn more:
[email protected]
📞 (907) 209-2362

Access the offer form and learn more https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/inv/AssetsforSale/LimitedEntryPermits

The State of Alaska Division of Investments is coming to Prince of Wales Island!If you're a commercial fisherman or smal...
09/02/2026

The State of Alaska Division of Investments is coming to Prince of Wales Island!

If you're a commercial fisherman or small business owner, this is your chance to talk face-to-face with our loan program specialists about financing options built for Alaskan industries.

📍 Craig City Hall, 2nd Floor, 500 3rd St.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8: 9:00 am – 11:30 am & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9: 9:00 am – 11:30 am

We'll be covering commercial fishing financing (permits, vessels, gear, engine upgrades, quota shares, and refinancing) along with small business financing like microloans, mariculture, and commercial charter fisheries support.

Stop by during open hours, no appointment necessary. Want to guarantee a one-on-one time slot? Schedule an appointment with Amy Roemer at [email protected] or her cell at 907-209-2362.

Questions before then? Call 1 (800) 478-LOAN or (907) 465-2510.

We'll see you in Craig!

Sablefish (black cod) is the highest-valued finfish by price per pound in the state.Its rich, buttery flavor and sky-hig...
08/26/2026

Sablefish (black cod) is the highest-valued finfish by price per pound in the state.

Its rich, buttery flavor and sky-high omega-3 content make it one of the most sought-after fish in premium markets worldwide, especially in Japan, where demand remains strong. IFQ ownership gives you a defined, transferable share of the annual harvest. You fish on your schedule, deliver fresher product, and build a long-term asset that can be bought, sold or passed down.

The Alaska Division of Investments is currently accepting offers for sablefish Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ). Whether you're looking to expand your existing quota or enter the sablefish fishery for the first time, this is a great opportunity.

Open to offers from anyone, and Alaska residents may qualify for financing through the Division of Investments

And you don't have to figure it out alone. Our team is happy to review your offer before you submit it.

📞 Contact Amy Roemer:
[email protected] | (907) 209-2362

Comment "interested" and we'll DM you the link to the offer form.

Your input can help shape Alaska’s 2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan.Join the Division of Community and Reg...
08/26/2026

Your input can help shape Alaska’s 2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan.

Join the Division of Community and Regional Affairs Friday, Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. on Zoom for a virtual public meeting on the draft FY27 CSBG State Plan.

CSBG funding supports efforts that help Alaskans and communities address poverty, including programs related to housing, child care, weatherization and access to community services.

🗓 Friday, Aug. 28
⏰ 10 a.m.
💻 Online via Zoom

Join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84514251853?pwd=5eeTFpmRpwSapfbEK3PvYnlBjXwMAQ.1

Review the draft plan and learn how to submit comments: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/GrantsSection/CommunityServicesBlockGrant.aspx

DCCED is hosting an NPR-A Impact Mitigation Grant Program Public Scoping Meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 24...
08/25/2026

DCCED is hosting an NPR-A Impact Mitigation Grant Program Public Scoping Meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.

We’re seeking input from communities, grantees and other interested parties on opportunities to improve program administration and inform potential future regulatory changes.

The meeting will include an overview of the program, statutes and regulations, administrative processes, and an opportunity for public comment.

📅 Sept. 24, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m.–noon
💻 Zoom Meeting

Written comments may also be submitted to [email protected] through Oct. 8, 2026.

Learn more: http://notice.alaska.gov/224921

08/25/2026

🚨 Scammer Red Flag: "Your family member is in trouble and needs money NOW."

If you get a call like this, pause before you act.

Division of Banking & Securities Investigator David Payne and Department of Law Attorney Ian Englebeck are breaking down one of the most emotionally manipulative scams targeting Alaskans right now: family member impersonation scams (also called grandparent scams).

Here's what makes these especially dangerous in 2026: scammers are now using AI voice cloning to sound exactly like your family member. It doesn't sound like just a stranger on the phone anymore.

🛡️ Protect yourself and your family now:
1. Create a secret family code word that only your people know
2. Have a personal question ready that only a real family member could answer
3. Never send money based on a single panicked phone call

This is Episode 2 of our scam awareness series, created in partnership with our Division of Banking and Securities and State of Alaska Department of Law.

Have you or someone you know encountered a scam like this? Drop your experience in the comments below so other Alaskans can stay informed. 👇

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