Mission

The mission of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is to "be effective as a business leader by supporting and focusing our broad-based membership in their efforts to grow Anchorage into a Premier American City."

On May 20, 1916, an editorial in Anchorage’s daily newspaper called for the community to get behind the efforts of the fledgling Anchorage Chamber of Commerce.

"A live, progressive and enthusiastic Chamber of Commerce is a distinct asset to any city or town," it read. "It is not to be expected that one man can know public sentiment, unless the people have some means or method of conveying to him in a concrete way, their wishes. Hence, the desirability of a Chamber of Commerce to represent the people."

The call for Chamber members back then was, "You will never receive exactly what you want unless you ask for it. Get in line. Become a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Be a booster and help carry out the objectives of this organization. The Chamber of Commerce is desirous of having as many as possible of our businessmen enrolled as members in order that a united effort can be made to promote every movement that is for the upbuild of Anchorage."

This could have been written today. Many things have changed, but the original idea remains the same: representation of a cross-section of businesses and their employees in the matters important to Anchorage’s growth and opportunities - a dynamic place to live, work and do business.

The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is committed to the business community of Anchorage.  The more hands and minds involved in our membership, the more that can be accomplished to mold Anchorage into the image we desire.

With your membership in the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, you can become involved in your community and become part of a strong business network.