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Hello Alaska,
With two weeks down and one to go, we have a total of 116 survey takers. Although that exceeds the average response rate, I think we can do better! I promise that this is the last reminder, but if you haven't done so, please help us gather some data by taking our survey. It should only take a couple of minutes and just for completing this bad boy, you are entered to win one of several nice prizes, which include an overnight stay (with dinner and breakfast) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel (what a lovely gift if you can't use it yourself) in Anchorage, a $50 gift certificate to either the Glacier Brewhouse, or Orso restaurants (ditto) and a few $25 Kaladi Brothers gift cards. The survey will be shut down next Monday and I will report results next week.
To take the Survey, please click here!
The snow is receding and the subtle aroma of small presents left behind by our furry friends is beginning to permeate the air. Ah, spring time in Alaska! With it we feel a sense of renewal and increased energy to apply ourselves to the tasks that tend to pop up this time of year. However, fear not if your energy miraculously disappears when you walk in the door at night and fails to re-emerge in order to complete necessary work on weekends. Holding down the couch is also a very important job and there are local businesses near you, ready to spring clean, landscape, sell you a storage building, or build you a new deck for those impending barbeques. Simply visit www.buyalaska.com to find a company in your neck of the woods to help you preserve your downtime.
Another sure sign of spring is the appearance of the Garden Snaps map, free at a variety of locations that provide for your spring and summer planting and gardening needs. This handy little directory maps farmers markets, garden centers, landscaping supply companies, greenhouses and nurseries, in communities all over the state, including the Valley, Fairbanks, Delta, North Pole, Big Lake, the Kenai Peninsula, Eagle River and Anchorage among others.
Please visit one of the participating businesses to pick up your own copy, but not all may be open quite yet. Below is a list of where you can get the maps right now. Garden Snaps will also be handing out maps at the Sears Mall Annual Garden Show on April 16th and other trade shows around the state during the month of April. The Peninsula should have their copies by mid-April.
Anchorage - Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Center
- Andy's ACE Hardware (in Muldoon)
- Cooperative Extension Service
- Far North Garden Supply
- Southside Garden Supply
- Spenard Builders Supply (SBS) all locations
- Sutton's Brown Thumb Greenhouse
Chena - Risse Greenhouse
Eagle River/Chugiak - Chill Out! Roses
- P & M Garden Services
- Perennial Gardens
- SBS
Fairbanks - Ann's Greenhouses
- Cooperative Extension Service
- SBS
Indian - Forget Me Not Nursery
North Pole - Hawks Greehouse
Palmer - Cooperative Extension Service
- Half Moon Creek
- SBS
- The Garden Gate
- Turkey Red
Wasilla - Far North Garden Supply
- Jacobson's Greenhouse
- SBS
You can also visit the Garden Snaps website to view/print it there. http://www.gardensnapsmap.com
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The Anchorage Community Land Trust, will be hosting a free event in Mountain View to bring entrepreneurs and small business owners from around Anchorage and the state together with lenders, service venders, training resource providers and real estate developers for face-to-face consultations on April 22nd. For more information please contact Stuart Bannan from ACLT at 274-0191 or lbannan@anchoragelandtrust.org
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The Juneau Economic Development Council has begun preparations for the 2nd Annual Juneau Maritime Festival, scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at Marine Park and around the downtown waterfront.
Festival's organizing team will expand the event this year in the hope of building on last year's success. Another gorgeous day will help!
Returning events include:
- The Coast Guard's helicopter rescue demonstration
- The seafood marinade contest
- Vessel tours
- Exhibit and sales booths
- Entertainment throughout the event, and lots of activities for kids
One notable change will be an increase of on-site food options. A community-wide event of this nature requires extensive collaboration, participation and financial support. JEDC invites you to consider the variety of ways in which you can get involved by visiting www.juneaumaritimefestival.org and becoming a sponsor or registering as an exhibitor.
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AKSourceLink, a program of UA's Center for Economic Development (and a great site for business resources in the state, is looking for public input on their product). Please click the link below to take the survey: http://www.zoomerang.com/
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Mary M. Ernsberger, coordinator for the Fresh from Alaska Food Co-op is working diligently to get this organization off the ground. Her next step is an Awareness Raising Event, on April 23rd from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Hope Community Resources, 570 W. 53rd Ave. in Anchorage. Ellen Robertson, owner of Ellen's Heart and Soul Catering, is donating her time to cook for the event.
Please contact Mary if you would like more information, or want to participate at 907-727-0078.
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Alaska Bead & Gem Annual Spring Show
May 7th and 8th at the Coast International Inn (NEW LOCATION!!)
10 am to 6 pm both days
FREE ADMISSION! FREE PARKING! DOOR PRIZES!
30+ Vendors from Across the U.S.
Beads Galore! Custom Jewelry, Findings, Kits, Books, Fiber, Lampwork Artists,
Vintage Glass, Freshwater Pearls, Trade Beads, Semiprecious Gemstones,
Lucite, Bone, Crystal, Polymer Clay, Porcelain, Boro Glass, and MUCH MORE!!
www.ABGS.vpweb.com for further info!
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A couple of very interesting lunches are right around the corner..........
First, Andrew McLeod, the director of sales and vice president of Northern Lights Media, the operator of KTUU-TV, Channel 2 in Anchorage will discuss "Capturing today's news consumer in a fragmenting media world" at the AMA Alaska Chapter Luncheon on April 14th.
Doors open at 11:30am for networking and program begins at noon at the Dena'ina Convention Center
Guests: $33 (through 4/11) / $36 at the door
AMA Members: $23 (through 4/11) / $26 at the door
Students: $10
Please click here to register online and save your seat today!
Please contact Cathy Opinsky at copinsky@att.com for registration questions or if you need assistance.
Secondly, the topic of the PRSA's luncheon is..............
Grassroots Strategic Communications in Today's World: The Role of Communications in Sen. Lisa Murkowski's Write-In Victory
Get the inside scoop from Mary Deming Barber, APR and senior campaign communications volunteer, who will share strategy and lessons learned in Sen. Lisa Murkowski's historic campaign.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM at the 36 Bistro
Best Western Golden Lion, 1000 E. 36th Ave., Anchorage
Member fee $25.00
Non-member fee $30.00
Student fee $10.00
http://guest.cvent.com
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The Ketchikan Visitors Bureau is seeking proposals for the Alaska State Hospital and Nurses Association non-conference activities for Sept. 3-6 and Sept. 10-11, before or after the actual ASHNHA conference.
Approximately 75-125 delegates are expected to attend. Discounts on flightseeing, fishing charters, adventure tours, shopping; dining and special events are of particular interest. Please email completed proposals to info@meetinalaska.com no later than 3pm, Friday, April 8, 2011
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Please visit the Katmai Forum http://friendsofkatmai.proboards.com
Karen Case, and a group of people hope that the forum will bring a variety of issues to light, in particular, air transportation safety, passengers rights and ethical conduct in our National Parks. Please feel free to suggest subjects which you might like to see future forums address.
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