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Share Your View – 2026 Restaurant Advocacy Survey

The National Restaurant Association is collecting information to guide the industry’s advocacy efforts in the year ahead. Your input is critical as we address key issues impacting restaurants. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback will help ensure that the voice of the restaurant industry is heard on the issues that […]

Q3 AKHR Newsletter – 907 Alehouse

Q3 AKHR Newsletter for download (PDF)

Department of Labor and Workforce Development newsletter

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

Tickets for Taste the Talent Fundraiser on November 15

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 […]

Alaska Responsible Serving® of Alcohol Renewal Test

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 […]

IT Offer to Members

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 […]

News: Over 10,000 Alaska Hospitality Workers Can Be Affected by $13 Minimum Wage Increase

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…

Q2 AKHR Newsletter – June 2025

Here’s a copy of the Q2 AKHR Newsletter for download (PDF).

Senate Bill 15 permitting teens to serve alcohol

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 […]

Q1 AKHR Newsletter – March 2025

Here’s a copy of the Q1 AKHR Newsletter for download (PDF).