Annual Events

March 16, 2026

The Anchorage ATHENA Society is a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce that works year round to encourage the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the business community. Most recently the Anchorage ATHENA Society has reorganized and a number of committees were formed to work on the luncheon, raise money for scholarships as well as explore other activities which will give its members the opportunity to create leadership initiatives, link resources and establish local mentoring and scholarship programs. Visit anchorageathena.org.

Nominations are now open! Deadline February 9th. Visit anchorageathena.org/nominations.

April 2026 | Anchorage, AK

Each year at the Summit, more than 200 young professionals attend a series of immersive in-person and online sessions and panels presented by successful and experienced business, government, and community leaders. Attendees are fueled by a phenomenal keynote speaker, insightful discussions and have the opportunity to connect with local experts. Content is geared toward all levels of employees and executives, and we welcome professionals from all industries. The Summit provides young professionals with the chance to elevate and step up their game in the professional world.

Since 1968, the Anchorage Chamber has helped preserve the cleanliness and beauty of its city through the Citywide Cleanup. Thousands of volunteers come together to collect millions of pounds of trash and dispose of it at local landfill stations.

Citywide Cleanup brings together nearly 400 local businesses, organizations, schools, and citizens of the Municipality of Anchorage. Many businesses allow employees time to collect trash around their business, and some end the event with a company get-together making for a great team-building and corporate responsibility event.

The Anchorage Chamber's Super Sweeper program helps teach school-aged kids the value of a clean city and community service. The event is the Anchorage School District’s way of getting involved in Citywide Cleanup. Nearly 80 schools participate in teaching students stewardship and the value of keeping our city clean.

June 2026

The Anchorage Chamber hosts a picnic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on JBER-Richardson. The Anchorage Chamber works closely with other organizations to provide a variety of family fun activities during the afternoon of the picnic, with photo booth opportunities, yard games, and bouncy houses for the kids. This event is three hours of food, music, and fun for the entire family. Each year, the Anchorage Chamber solicits nearly 150 volunteers from its membership to serve over 5,000 local service members and their families.

69th Annual Gold Pan Awards

November 20, 2026

The Anchorage Chamber Gold Pan Awards is one of the organization's longest-running civic programs. It was established in 1957 as Anchorage's number 1 premier business awards event. For over 60 years, Gold Pan Awards have been awarded to those who have shown business and entrepreneurial excellence, as well as a loyal commitment to Anchorage through community service.

MORE INFO | 2025 DIGITAL PROGRAM

Member Holiday Mixer

December 2026 | 4:30 to 7:30 pm | TBA