Alaska Broadband Office The Alaska Broadband Office (ABO) is responsible for managing the State of Alaska’s federal program responses to the Digital Equity (DE) Act and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. These programs will bridge the digital divide by providing grants to eligible parties to build out broadband infrastructure and increase capacity for unserved and underserved Alaskans. Visit the ABO website for information and updates. Highlights DCCED Marketing and Economic Development Initiative The Governor’s FY24 budget included funding to support an initiative to market Alaska and promote the social and economic opportunities in the state. DCCED will work with a qualified offeror to develop an initial marketing plan and advise on strategies to effectively market Alaska. 80th Percentile Repeal The 80th percentile rule was a Division of Insurance regulation requiring insurance companies to pay out-of-network claims no lower than the 80th percentile of charges for the geographic area in which services are received. The 80th percentile rule repeal is effective January 1, 2024. For more information, visit our 80th Percentile Rule page and view the FAQ Page. International Trade Assistance Grant (ITAG) With funding from the Small Business Administration, DCCED has launched a new grant program to assist Alaska-based small businesses with exporting activities. Visit our International Trade Assistance Grant (ITAG) page to learn more. Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program State grant funds are available for businesses with a currently active Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award. For more information, visit our Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program page. Congratulations to the Division of Banking and Securities! DCCED's Division of Banking and Securities was voted one of Alaska’s best places to work in 2023! Visit the Division of Banking and Securities page to learn more. Top Links Start a Business Obtain/Renew a Professional License Register a Corporation Search Business & Professional Licenses Consumer Services & Complaints Obtain/Renew a Liquor License Products Made in Alaska Find Community Information Data Resources Boards & Commissions Property Tax Information Jobs with the Department of Commerce Press Releases Alaska Joins $1.5 Million Multistate Securities Settlement Against Crypto Platform, TradeStation (2/7/2024) Serve Alaska & AmeriCorps Alaska: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service (1/12/2024) AmeriCorps Alaska Member Receives National Recognition of Excellence in AmeriCorps Awards (12/26/2023) DCCED Launches New International Trade Assistance Grant (12/18/2023) DCCED Office of International Trade Awarded $100,000 from SBA to Assist Small Business Exporters (9/20/2023) Serve Alaska joins AmeriCorps and 9/11Day.org to Commemorate September 11th Terrorist Attacks (9/8/2023) Student Conservation Association CEO Visits AmeriCorps Trail Crews Across Alaska (7/28/2023) Made In Alaska Announces 2022 Manufacturer of the Year Award Winner: AlaSkins (7/14/2023) Serve Alaska: AmeriCorps Portfolio Manager, West Region, Visits Alaska (7/12/2023) Alaska's Broadband Deployment Allocation Announced (6/26/2023) AMCO Investigation Leads to Arrest (5/25/2023) Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Moves Forward with Health Care Reimbursement Reform Package (5/12/2023) Alaska Broadband Office Begins Weekly Listening Session Series (3/10/2023) AMCO Consumer Advisory- Recall of Marijuana Concentrate and other Marijuana Products (3/3/2023) State Completes Decennial Review of Western Alaska Community Development Quota Groups (2/23/2023) Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced (2/16/2023) Subscribe to DCCED Press Releases Public Notices Mar29Term Agreement Audit Services and Accounting Services for AEA Apr2Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Notice of Electric Reliability Organization Tariff Filing (RRC) Apr4Kwethluk M&I Generator Repair Apr8NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON ORGANIZATION NAMES AND DEFINITIONS IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS Apr10Tenakee Springs 2024 DERA Power Plant Upgrade Project Apr10NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON TEMPORARY CLOSURES AND EXAMINATIONS IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF PHARMACY Apr12Notice of Adopted and Filed Changes to the Regulations of the Alaska Board of Dental Examiners Apr15Regulatory Commission of Alaska: Notice of Utility Tariff Filings (Chugach) Apr15FY2024 Competitive AmeriCorps State and National Grants (24AC-C) Apr17RFP 240000015 QUICKBOOKS PRO CLASSES FOR ALASKA UTILITIES View More Public Notices