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Upcoming Meeting
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, January 6, 2009
Networking Time: 11:45 - 12:00 Noon
Program: 12:05 - 1:00 pm
Location:
Palmer Moose Lodge
Catered by:
Karen Harris - Alaska Garden Gate B&B
Keynote Speaker -Mat-Su Technical Services and The Greater Palmer Chamber introduction of new chamber website and member features.
Business Spotlight: Karen Harris with Alaska Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast
Greeter:
50/50: Deana Moore with Alaska USA
50/50 Total: $42.00
Tickets! Tickets! Tickets!
8 for $5
3 for $2
1 for $1
Program: $3.00 member / $5.00 Non-member
Lunch: $13.00
*Please not effective Feb. 3rd we will be introducing a new meeting fee for both members and non-members of $4.00
Weekly luncheons are held every Wednesday of the month. s. Meetings are held from 12:00-1:00 with doors opening at 11:45 at the Palmer Moose Lodge located at 1136 S. Cobb St. Palmer, AK
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Chamber Announcements
 GPCC Board Passes Resolution in Support of the Rail Extension
The Board of Director's of the Greater Palmer Chamber unanimously passed a resolution in support of a rail extension to Port Mackenzie at is December board meeting. The Greater Palmer Chamber recognizes the Alaska Rail line extension's importance to the future economic impact and contribution to the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, the Denali Borough, the Fairbanks North Star Borough, and the State of Alaska. To view the entire resolution click here
GPCC Annual Meeting - Save the Date
The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce will be holding there Annual meeting, Wednesday, February 24th at the Moose Lodge, more details to come.
GPCC Board Meeting
The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce will be holding there board meeting, Friday, January 15th at the Red Beet from 8:00am-10:00am.
E-News
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Speaker & Business Spotlight Openings for 2010
Do you wish to update the Palmer Chamber membership on your product or service? Do you have an important message? Reserve today by calling the Chamber office at 745-2880. Now scheduling Febuary and March
Speaking opportunity: 30 minutes
Business Spotlight: 5 minutes max
Door Prizes
The GPCC is now limiting our door prize give-always to 5 items per meeting, in order to keep our program to 1 hour and accommodate your work schedules. All items brought to the meeting after our initial 5 will be carried over to our next meeting. Thanks for your support!
Speaking opportunity: 30 minutes
Business Spotlight: 5 minutes max
Door Prizes
The GPCC is now limiting our door prize give-always to 5 items per meeting, in order to keep our program to 1 hour and accommodate your work schedules. All items brought to the meeting after our initial 5 will be carried over to our next meeting. Thanks for your support!
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GPCC Member Annoucements
Nu-2-U Fashions Has RelocatedNU-2U FASHIONS HAS OPENED IN NEW LOCATION!!! OFF PALMER/WASILLA HWY @ BRENTWOOD PLAZA NEXT DOOR TO LAKES MEDICAL AND NEXT TO MATSU SERVICES...HAVING SALES FOR XMAS...ROAD FRONTAGE AT LIGHT SHENNUM & PALMER/WASILLA HWY... KIDDY KORNER FROM NORTHSTAR BAKERY COME SEE US!!!!!!!!! Call 907-715-8141 Free Buy Alaska WorkshopAlaska Small Business Development Center will offer a workshop entitled, "Get Your Business Online with BuyAlaska.com" on Friday, January 15, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the SBDC office located in Wasilla. This workshop is free of charge but pre-registration is required. Registration can be completed online at http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ or call the SBDC directly at 373-7232. BuyAlaska.com invites Alaskans, visitors, and those who have always wanted to come to Alaska to use BuyAlaska.com to search for products and services before buying Outside! BuyAlaska.com is an extensive online database of Alaskan businesses and the site is always 100% FREE! Come to this presentation to learn how your business can benefit from joining the database. Whether your business has never been online or has a successful website, BuyAlaska.com can fuel your internet traffic and boost sales. After the presentation there will be an opportunity to immediately add your business to the online database. DQ Grill & ChillHere are two great opportunities for you.
Get 10% Business Lunch Discount cards for you and your staff from the chamber office or contact Sharon Welker at 907-440-6000
Fundraising??? Raise some money with the DQ Grill & Chill Fundraiser card. Valued at over $60.00 with a suggested retail price of $10.00 this is a great way to raise some money.
DQ Grill & Chill Take Over! Have your organization take over a night at DQ to raise money for your non-profit or organization. Take over nights are available from Sunday- Thursday.. There easy and DQ will help you with all the logistics.
Custom Banner's by Qwick! Signs
Get your Custom Designed Banner starting at $99.00 with your Palmer Chamber discount. Call Paxton at Qwick Signs today 232-8048
News from McCool Carlson Green Architects - FIRST LEED CERTIFIED SCHOOL IN ALASKA
Anchorage, Alaska, December, 2009 - The Fred and Sara Machetanz Elementary School in Wasilla, Alaska is the first school in the state to receive the US Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The Matanuska-Susitna Borough recently adopted policies requiring public schools to achieve LEED certification for all new construction. The USGBC program has 4 award levels: basic certification, Silver, Gold and Platinum ratings. Although the policy was not adopted until after the design was substantially complete, Machetanz Elementary was able to achieve a LEED Silver rating. LEED for Schools is still in its infancy in Alaska, but school districts across the state are progressively seeking solutions to address energy use and environmental quality. The new Su Valley High School is also seeking LEED certification.
Machetanz Elementary School was designed by McCool Carlson Green Architects. McCool Carlson Green is a leader in green building design in Alaska with 7 projects currently seeking LEED certification and 3 LEED Accredited Professionals on staff, including the USGBC Green Schools Advocacy Chair for the State of Alaska, Jason Gamache. McCool Carlson Green has been committed firm-wide to sustainable design and the implementation of green building practices in Alaska's challenging environment for more than 3 decades. www.mcgalaska.com
Collins Construction of Wasilla, Alaska was the General Contractor.
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