Alaska Economic Update
Yearly publication detailing the health, strength and financial trends in Alaska.
2023 Fall Economic Update by Mark Edwards, EVP, Chief Credit Officer and Bank Economist, Northrim Bank
Investing for Alaska's Future
Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER)
The Institute of Social and Economic Research at the University of Alaska Anchorage has begun a new research initiative, Investing for Alaska's Future, underwritten by a grant from Northrim Bank and in partnership with the University of Alaska Foundation. The research initiative will help Alaskans better understand the relationship between government policies and economic development, help inform investment decisions and monitor state economic and fiscal conditions. The results will be made available in a series of reports.
Recent Articles
How Do Oil Prices Influence Alaska and Other Energy-dependent States? October 2018
Trends in Alaska's Health-Care Spending September 2018
How Does Spending in Alaska Compare? February 2018
What Do We Know about the Alaska Recession and the Fiscal Crunch? February 2018
Alaska's 2018 Construction Spending Forecast January 2018
Alaska Small Business Development Center
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SDBC) provides no-cost advising services and low cost educational programs to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business. SBDC business advisers work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-to-one sessions in the areas of management, marketing, sales, finance, accounting and other disciplines required for small business growth, expansion and innovation.
The SBDC provides quarterly updates for each market that they serve.
Community Impact Report FY2018
Statewide Fact Sheet- July 2018
Anchorage Quarterly Report- July 2018
Fairbanks Quarterly Report- July 2018
Juneau Quarterly Report- July 2018
Kenai Peninsula Quarterly Report- July 2018
Ketchikan Quarterly Report- July 2018
Mat-Su Quarterly Report- July 2018
Statewide Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
Anchorage Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
Fairbanks Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
Juneau Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
Kenai Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
Ketchikan Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
Matsu Quarterly Report- January - March 2018
AEDC Reports
The 3 Year Outlook Report is a forecast for the Anchorage economy for the coming years. Sponsored by Northrim Bank, Weidner Apartment Homes, and Northern Air Cargo.
The 2015 AEDC Resource Extraction: 10-Year Project Projection is an outlook on oil, gas and mining projects in Alaska over the next 10 years and the economic impact of those projects. Sponsored by Northrim Bank, with research support from Petroleum News and North of 60 Mining News.
To access all AEDC Reports go to:http://aedcweb.com/research-reports/
Northern Opportunity: Alaska's Economic Strategy
Northern Opportunity: Alaska’s Economic Strategy is a five-year (2017-2022) economic development plan for Alaska. Driven by the need to improve the resiliency of the state’s economy and intentionally lay a foundation for future growth, this plan follows the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) framework. This is the first statewide CEDS developed for Alaska.
For the final draft, visit https://northernopportunity.com/final-draft/
Alaska's Economy
A resource for information on Alaska's economy. Publications from ISER's Scott Goldsmith as well as others. For more information and to subscribe to their newsletter, visit Alaska's Economy Online
For the final draft, visit https://northernopportunity.com/final-draft/
Alaska LNG Monitor
The Alaska LNG Project is about innovative people and technology coming together to develop Alaska's vast natural gas resources in a safe and efficient manner and about providing access to natural gas to Alaskans. The project's participants are the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) and affiliates of BP, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil.
Visit Alaska LNG for more information.
Construction Spending Forecast
The 2019 Construction Forecast is provided by the Construction Industry Progress Fund and the Associated Generated Contractors provides an informative review and estimate of construction activity in Alaska for 2019. Compiled and written by Scott Goldsmith of the University of Alaska's Institute of Social and Economic Research.
Northern Gas Pipelines
Northern Gas Pipelines is your public service 1-stop-shop for Alaska and Canadian Arctic energy commentary, news, history, projects and people. It is informal and rich with new information, updated daily.
Commonwealth North
Commonwealth North Study Groups publish their findings and recommendations in "Action Papers," many calling for citizen and government response or action. From this educational platform, Commonwealth North members make use of their diverse work experiences and backgrounds to thoughtfully explore critical issues.
Shareholder's Report to Alaskans August 2018
The State's Operating Budget: Critical Crossroads, Choices, and Opportunities (Update) January 2017
The Energy Voice
The Energy Voice offers visitor analysis, news stories, interviews and op-eds all on topics impacting energy consumers.
Alaska Economic Overview
Alaska Economic Overview provides news and analysis from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Resource Review
Who Owns Alaska? A periodic publication of the Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc.
This special issue sponsored by Northrim Bank
Alaska Economic Trends
Alaska Economic Trends is a monthly publication dealing with a wide variety of economic-related issues in the state. Its purpose is to inform the public about those issues.
Current Alaska Economic Trends Publications