Anchorage Chamber Of Commerce: AEDC Announces Kate Matheson As New Development Director

Press release from Anchorage Chamber of Commerce :

June 22, 2021

Anchorage Economic Development Corp. recently welcomed Kate Matheson as its new development director. In her new role, Matheson is responsible for all AEDC revenue and event functions, as well as investor relations. She will work closely with AEDC‘s president & CEO, staff and board members to develop strategies for annual fundraising including corporate memberships, sponsorships, and in-kind support as well as planning and executing AEDC’s premier Economic Forecast and 3-Year Outlook luncheons.
 
“We’re thrilled to have Kate on board,” said AEDC President & CEO Bill Popp. “Her knowledge of the Alaska business landscape and experience working closely with local companies will be a valuable asset to our team, and to our investors.” 
 
Matheson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Auburn University and comes to AEDC from United Way of Anchorage where she worked as the director of workplace giving and as a business relationship manager, collaborating with companies throughout Alaska to implement their corporate social responsibility plans.
 
The native New Yorker is married with five children, and the whole family has called Alaska home since 2009.
 
About AEDC
AEDC is a private nonprofit corporation, operating since 1987. It exists to encourage growth and diversity in the Anchorage economy, promote a favorable business climate and improve the standard of living of Anchorage residents.
 

This press release was produced by the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed are the author's own.