Road closure at E Street between 4th & 6th Avenues

From the Muni: Expect a full road closure on E Street between 4th & 6th Avenues into October for pedestrian and road improvements. Eastbound 6th Avenue will be open for traffic. Please follow appropriate detour routes.

Information: Construction Unlimited, 243-8667

From Green Star: FREE Webcast on Automated Building Controls

Are you looking to reduce the costs associated with energy use at your organization? Log on to this free webcast hosted by Building Operating Management on Thursday, October 23 from 9:00am – 10:15am.

This no-cost, 75-minute event will show you ways to improve equipment performance and decrease energy consumption without compromising the safety, security or comfort of your facility's occupants:

  • How to take an integrated approach to your building's automation system design.
  • The value of increased system automation
  • How to select the automated building controls that are best for your facility

Sign up today for "Automated Building Controls: Specifications to Boost Energy Efficiency." Participation is limited and given the timeliness of the topic, it is expected to fill up quickly.

For more information or to register, visit their website.

Anchorage launches innovative online mapping tool to attract business

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) has launched a new online mapping tool to attract and expand businesses and jobs in Southcentral Alaska. The website - AnchorageProspector.com - provides access to customized market research and commercial property listings in Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna and Kenai Peninsula boroughs. The online program is the first of its kind in Alaska. A goal of the program is to simplify the process of working with regional government when preparing for relocation and expansion decisions.

The free site gathers economic, planning, infrastructure, geographic and demographic information often sought by businesses looking to relocate or expand into a ‘one-stop-shop’ business portal on the Web. It allows users to view, create and print maps; find available commercial or business property; and develop custom demographic radius reports.

Dena'ina Center Opening - Come Celebrate!

The Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center is opening early and on budget! Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau, with help from members and many community partners, has planned a very special, Alaska-size Opening Celebration on October 18 - 19 with a variety of BIG WILD events.

Beginning at 10:00am, free family-friendly festivities will include live entertainment, a trade show, and a street fair along F Street showcasing the connectivity between the Dena'ina Center, Town Square and the Egan Center. Plus, free Warren Miller films showing Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in the Egan Center.

For a schedule of events and the most up-to-date info visit http://www.Anchorage.net

Alaska Federation of Natives coming to Anchorage

The Alaska Federation of Natives will hold its annual convention in Anchorage October 20 - 25 and will be the first major convention in the new Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. AFN's annual convention attracts an estimated 4,000 to 5,000 visitors and contributes more than $4 million to the local economy.

The Municipality, ACVB, AEDC and Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. welcomes and encourages Downtown businesses to support and participate in AFN through such efforts as:

  • Post "Welcome AFN" messages at your place of business, website, reader/marquee boards, media ads and banners.
  • Volunteer with your employees to greet and assist delegates (sign up at www.muni.org)
  • Attend AFN - the convention and events are open to the public. A particularly fun event is the Alaska Native Arts & Crafts Fair and the Alaska Marketplace Competition ongoing throughout the convention at the Dena'ina Center
  • Arrange a booth at the 2008 Business Expo October 20 and 21 (learn more at www.anpa.net)

And finally...

Check out this great photo of downtown Anchorage taken by Anchorage Daily News photographer Marc Lester.