This is a publication from Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Research and Analysis office. The second article includes “Wages outpace inflation again.” https://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/trends-magazine/2025/August/dairy-farming-a-niche-industry
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Join us for Taste the Talent presented by Alaska Restaurant Supply, an unforgettable evening celebrating mentorship, creativity, and the future of Alaska’s culinary arts! Hosted by the Anchorage Hospitality Foundation, this event showcases the next generation of chefs as they bring their skills to the spotlight. 📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 […]
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Members – You may take this online renewal test to renew your current (or expired within the last 30 days) Alaska Responsible Serving card. If you have never completed the initial live webinar class and don’t currently have a certification card, you are NOT eligible to register for this online renewal exam and you will need to […]
Dear Member – An IT benefit. Take advantage of 15% discount for all AKHR members. From: Ivan Ramos President Solstice Technology LLC As a restaurant owner myself, I understand how demanding it is to run a smooth operation. From managing food and liquor costs to keeping labor under control — the last thing you need […]
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Bartenders, waiters, and other frontline workers could earn up to $2,200 more per year under Alaska’s new $13 minimum wage. According to hospitality job platform OysterLink, Alaska’s new $13.00 minimum wage could affect the pay of over 10,000 hospitality workers, especially those working in lower-wage roles such as bartenders, waiters, fast-food crew, porters, and hosts. Read More…
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Members- Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has allowed Senate Bill 15, permitting teens to serve alcohol at restaurants, breweries and distilleries, to become law without his signature, according to the Senate Clerk. Legislation attached – Please read. * Sec. 10. AS 04.16.049(d) is amended to read: (d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section and AS 04.16.050(a), a […]
December 13, 2024 End-of-Year Update Our top priorities are public safety, more housing, and fewer people sleeping outside. And we’ve been busy at work since July 1! As 2024 comes to a close, my team and I wanted to share an update on what we’ve been up to, and what’s ahead for 2025. — Mayor […]
https://alaskahospitalityretailers.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-20-at-4.04.07-PM.png8001326Aliza Shermanhttps://alaskahospitalityretailers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/AKHR-LOGO.pngAliza Sherman2024-12-20 16:02:212024-12-20 16:05:33End-of-Year Update from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance
We are calling this a tremendous victory and collaborative win Assembly Approves Brunch Hour Alcohol Sales Beginning at 8AM Tuesday June 11 Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly approved (10-1) AO 2024-62, As Amended, to extend hours for alcohol sales for restaurants from 10AM to 8AM, allowing the “Brunch Hour” at licensed locations effective immediately. The […]
Department of Labor and Workforce Development newsletter
/in NewsThis is a publication from Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Research and Analysis office. The second article includes “Wages outpace inflation again.” https://live.laborstats.alaska.gov/trends-magazine/2025/August/dairy-farming-a-niche-industry
Tickets for Taste the Talent Fundraiser on November 15
/in NewsJoin us for Taste the Talent presented by Alaska Restaurant Supply, an unforgettable evening celebrating mentorship, creativity, and the future of Alaska’s culinary arts! Hosted by the Anchorage Hospitality Foundation, this event showcases the next generation of chefs as they bring their skills to the spotlight. 📅 Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 […]
Alaska Responsible Serving® of Alcohol Renewal Test
/in NewsMembers – You may take this online renewal test to renew your current (or expired within the last 30 days) Alaska Responsible Serving card. If you have never completed the initial live webinar class and don’t currently have a certification card, you are NOT eligible to register for this online renewal exam and you will need to […]
IT Offer to Members
/in NewsDear Member – An IT benefit. Take advantage of 15% discount for all AKHR members. From: Ivan Ramos President Solstice Technology LLC As a restaurant owner myself, I understand how demanding it is to run a smooth operation. From managing food and liquor costs to keeping labor under control — the last thing you need […]
News: Over 10,000 Alaska Hospitality Workers Can Be Affected by $13 Minimum Wage Increase
/in NewsBartenders, waiters, and other frontline workers could earn up to $2,200 more per year under Alaska’s new $13 minimum wage. According to hospitality job platform OysterLink, Alaska’s new $13.00 minimum wage could affect the pay of over 10,000 hospitality workers, especially those working in lower-wage roles such as bartenders, waiters, fast-food crew, porters, and hosts. Read More…
Q2 AKHR Newsletter – June 2025
/in NewsHere’s a copy of the Q2 AKHR Newsletter for download (PDF).
Senate Bill 15 permitting teens to serve alcohol
/in NewsMembers- Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has allowed Senate Bill 15, permitting teens to serve alcohol at restaurants, breweries and distilleries, to become law without his signature, according to the Senate Clerk. Legislation attached – Please read. * Sec. 10. AS 04.16.049(d) is amended to read: (d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section and AS 04.16.050(a), a […]
Q1 AKHR Newsletter – March 2025
/in NewsHere’s a copy of the Q1 AKHR Newsletter for download (PDF).
End-of-Year Update from Mayor Suzanne LaFrance
/in NewsDecember 13, 2024 End-of-Year Update Our top priorities are public safety, more housing, and fewer people sleeping outside. And we’ve been busy at work since July 1! As 2024 comes to a close, my team and I wanted to share an update on what we’ve been up to, and what’s ahead for 2025. — Mayor […]
Assembly Approves Brunch Hour Alcohol Sales Beginning at 8AM
/in NewsWe are calling this a tremendous victory and collaborative win Assembly Approves Brunch Hour Alcohol Sales Beginning at 8AM Tuesday June 11 Regular Assembly Meeting, the Anchorage Assembly approved (10-1) AO 2024-62, As Amended, to extend hours for alcohol sales for restaurants from 10AM to 8AM, allowing the “Brunch Hour” at licensed locations effective immediately. The […]