Modest growth was predicted Wednesday by the Anchorage Economic Development Corp. in its 2011 forecast. "Alaska and Anchorage are still in a position of relative economic strength," say the authors, despite weaker economic indicators for the nation as a whole.
Proposed zoning code update draws business objections
A years-long effort to make Anchorage's strip malls, stores, office buildings and other commercial buildings look more appealing and be more easily accessible to customers and others is headed for a vote this spring. But opposition is also rising.
CHRIS STEPHENS
Commercial property market here isn't that bad
The Anchorage commercial real estate market is slow and level, but compared with the rest of the country, it is an oasis of prosperity.
Oil up to near $92 on Greece vote optimism, Iran
Oil rose to near $92 a barrel Monday as Greek polls suggested pro-austerity parties might win elections next month, raising the likelihood the country will stay in the euro common currency.
Tony Blair says he ducked fight with UK media
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair testified Monday that he never challenged the influential British press because doing so would have plunged his administration into a drawn-out and politically damaging fight.
Smith, Jones' 'MiB3' zaps 'Avengers' out of No. 1
The comic action heroes of "Men in Black 3" have taken over the weekend box office from the comic-book superheroes of "The Avengers."
Russian tycoon unexpectedly quits as CEO of TNK-BP
Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on Monday unexpectedly announced his resignation as chief executive of TNK-BP, a sign of rising tensions between shareholders at the Russian venture of British company BP.
Greek stocks soar on pro-bailout party's poll gain
Greek stock markets rebounded strongly on Monday from a 22-year low on hopes a pro-bailout party will win crucial national elections next month, which would avoid a catastrophic rift with international creditors and keep the struggling country within the euro currency union.
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