Addressing Alaskans - Alaska Public Media

This week on Addressing Alaskans we’ll hear how the Anchorage economy has been progressing and what issues lie ahead. This program features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s three-year outlook luncheon. It covers topics including population, employment, and other local industries. Speakers include Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson, AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp, and keynote speaker Mick Cornett, a four-term Mayor of Oklahoma City.

Disclaimer: Bill Popp is chair of Alaska Public Media’s board of directors.

LINKS:

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

AEDC 2023 three-year economic outlook report

This episode features a panel discussion moderated by two-time Olympian and professional counselor Holly Brooks with medical experts and athletes discussing the issue of eating disorders in sports and how to combat the issue. This program was recorded on February 23rd at the Bear Tooth Theater after the world premier of the documentary “Winning At All Costs.” The documentary and event were presented by the Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance.

LINKS:
Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance website
Alaska Eating Disorder Alliance Facebook
Watch “Winning At All Costs” here

This episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2023 economic forecast. We hear reports on  jobs and employment, housing, consumer optimism, and business confidence. We’ll also hear about Choose Anchorage, a framework intended to revitalize the city.

DISCLAIMER: Bill Popp is a member of Alaska Public Media’s Board of Directors.

LINKS:
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
AEDC 2023 Economic Forecast Report

With a special primary for US representative on June 11 and upcoming elections this fall, representatives from Alaska Division of Elections and Alaskans for Better Elections explain how the voting process works and answer audience questions.

This program was presented by Alaska Common Ground.

SPEAKERS:
Dick Mylius, Board Chair, Alaska Common Ground
Gail Fenumiai, Director of Alaska’s Division of Elections
Jason Grenn, Executive Director of Alaskans for Better Elections

LINKS:
Alaska Division of Elections
Alaskans for Better Elections
Alaska Common Ground EVENT PAGE

RECORDED: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 via Zoom.

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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Today’s episode features a panel discussion celebrating International Women’s Day with the next generation of Indigenous women leaders. 

This program was presented by the Alaska World Affairs Council.

MODERATOR: Hallie Bissett

PANNELISTS:
Dena Sommer-Pedebone, Chief Executive Officer of Gana-A’Yoo, Limited, is responsible for working with the Board of Directors to set the overall direction of the Gana-A’Yoo Family of Companies and provide leadership to its executive team.

Marit Carlson-Van Dort is Sugpiaq from the village of Chignik Bay. She was born in Alaska and raised in Southeast Alaska and the southern Alaska Peninsula where she commercial fished for nearly fifteen years. Marit has a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and graduate work in Fisheries Science and Secondary Education.  Marit has spent the past several years working in both the public and private sectors in public and government affairs with an emphasis on state and federal regulation, environmental policy, permitting, resource development, and community outreach and engagement. Currently she is employed as the President & CEO of Far West, Inc. an Alaska Native village corporation formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).

RECORDED: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Bear Tooth Theater.

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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Today’s episode features a panel discussion celebrating Elizabeth Peratrovitch Day. 

GBH Kids, producer of Molly of Denali, the Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Public Media partnered together to host an event to honor the important figure in Alaska’s history and to view a special Elizabeth Peratrovich episode of Molly of Denali.

RECORDED: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Alaska Native Heritage Center.

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans features the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2022 economic forecast luncheon. AEDC president and CEO Bill Popp gives an update on how the Anchorage economy has changed since last year and presents the results of employment, housing and business reports.

SPEAKERS:

Bill Popp: President and CEO, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Steve Noble: Board of Directors, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Dave Bronson: Anchorage Mayor
Roger Brooks: Secret shopping specialist
Jeff Marcell: TIP Strategies

LINKS:
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
AEDC 2022 Economic Forecast

BROADCAST: Sunday, March 13, 2022

RECORDED: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage.

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans continues with speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Speakers discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the local and national economy and how the pandemic has affected the local justice system.

SPEAKERS:

Segment 1:

Bill Popp, president and CEO of Anchorage Economic Development Corporation

Dr. Louie Overstreet, author and former president of the Alaska Black Caucus

Segment 2:

Attorneys Rich Curtner and Rex Butler, ABC Justice Co-Chairs

The Honorable Pamela Scott Washington, of Anchorage District Court

Kevin McGee, President, NAACP

RELATED: Addressing Alaskans: Faith and fighting COVID-19

LINKS:

Bettye Davis African American Summit Morning Session VIDEO

Alaska Black Caucus COVID-19 resources

RECORDED: Saturday, October 3, 2021

BROADCAST: Sunday, January 30, 2022

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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This week’s episode of Addressing Alaskans features speakers from the 2021 Bettye Davis African American Summit on COVID-19. Christian religious leaders speak about the intersection of personal faith and the importance of making the choice to help push back against the pandemic.

SPEAKERS:

Pastor Leon D. May I, River in the Desert; President,
Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance

Pastor Alonzo B. Patterson, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Frances A. Reid, Empowerment Temple AME Zion Church

Pastor Undra Parker, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

Ulysses Burley III, UBtheCURE LLC

Ben Odell, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

LINKS:

Bettye Davis African American Summit Morning Session VIDEO

Alaska Black Caucus

Alaska Black Caucus COVID-19 resources

RECORDED: Saturday, October 3, 2021

BROADCAST: Sunday, January 23, 2022

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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This week on Addressing Alaskans is the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s 2021 economic outlook. Learn how Anchorage’s economy is performing after taking a hit in 2020 and where the trends are headed.

Read the full report HERE

BROADCAST: Sunday, August 29, 2021

RECORDED: Wednesday, August 8, 2021

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Addressing Alaskans features local lectures and forums recorded at public events taking place in Southcentral Alaska. A variety of local organizations host speakers addressing topics that matter to Alaskans. To let us know about an upcoming community event that you would like to hear on Addressing Alaskans, please contact us with details.

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