Got a large group of friends or relatives coming to town or a celebration to plan?
Your guests will love the Harbor Heights Penthouse.
Managed by Davis Realty
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FAIRFIELD INN
Something's fishy in Seattle.... Visit the Seattle Aquarium, watch fish fly at the Pike Place Market, or feed the seagulls on the Seattle Waterfront ... and stay at the Fairfield Inn by Marriott, in SeaTac, starting at only $79. Click here for Alaska Resident discount reservations or call 206-824-9909. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The 4th of July is coming up, and we're looking for a theme.
The parade will be on Sunday, July 4.
Call the Chamber to be a part of the parade,
747-8604
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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
To have news from your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila.
Deadline Friday afternoon.
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ADVERTISING
To have an ad for your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila.
Deadline Friday afternoon.
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Super Supporters
$3,000-5,000
Alaska Cruise Association
Sponsoring the Season's End Celebration
ACS
Sponsoring the Sitka Golf Tournament
Primary Benefactors
$1,000 Memberships
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Chamber Board
Cory Baggen, President, Samson Tug & Barge
Craig Shoemaker, V-P, Seafood Producers Coop
Gerry Hope,Sec/Treas. Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Caprice Pratt, Member-at-Large, First National Bank Alaska
Keith Perkins - USDA Rural Development
Lowell Frank - Spenard Builders Supply
Larry Crews - Aurora Business Supplies
Seth Bone - KingFisher Charters
Olga Borland - Russian American Co.
Allen Turner - Wells Fargo
Linda Mudry - White's
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WEEKLY LUNCHEONS
May 19, 2010 - Ralph Samuels, candidate for governor. Ralph brings the following experience to his candidacy for governor.
- Lifelong Alaskan; 48 years old
- Attended public schools throughout Alaska
- Attended University of Alaska, Fairbanks
- Airline Executive, Peninsula Airways, 1980-2008
- VP, Community and Government Affairs, Holland America 2008-present
- State Representative, District 29, 2002-2008
- House Republican Majority Leader, 2006-08
- Co-chair, House Resources Committee, 2005-2008
- Vice-chair, Special Committee on Oil and Gas, 2005-08
- Past Chairman, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
- Past Chairman, Anchorage Public Safety Advisory Commission
- Former member, Anchorage Budget Commission
May 26, 2010 - Ron Plantz, Green's Creek Mine
June 2, 2010 - Jay Ramras, candidate for lieutenant governor
The 5 minute Business Highlight is your chance to promote your business, or talk about any local issue of interest, and give away a door prize. Call Sheila, at 747-8604, to schedule your turn.
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SITKA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL CULINARY TOUR
Friday & Saturday
MAY 21 & 22
4pm - 9pm
Get your passport and your appetite ready for the first Sitka Seafood Festival Culinary Tour. The tour takes you to six local restaurants where the chefs will showcase the talent that will be displayed during the first Sitka Seafood Festival in August. Passports are available at Old Harbor Books for only $40, allowing you to 'travel' to any or all of the six restaurants listed below. - Channel Club - Chef Ted presents - Bourbon BBQ Bacon Wrapped Halibut Cheeks
- Larkspur Cafe - Chef Amy presents - Fresh King Salmon patties on a bed of mixed greens with sesame vinaigrette
- Bayview Restaurant & Wine Bar - Chef Josh presents - Miso glazed Black Cod, ginger celery, sesame soy noodle salad
- Van Winkle & Sons - Chef Kirk presents - Cajan seared Halibut, tomato relish, red bell pepper pesto tossed linguini
- Westmark Hotel - Chef Jo presents - Shellacked Sea Scallops with 'Wild Alaskan Mousse' on squid ink pasta
- Ludvigs Bistro - Chef Colette presents - Alaskan Prawns fra Diavola with smoked provolone toast
For more information about this fantastic tour, or about this year's Festival, visit Sitka Seafood Festival or contact Alicia at 928-607-4845.
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SEAFOOD RECIPES NEEDED
The committee for the first annual Sitka Seafood Festival is putting together a cookbook. All types of recipes are wanted.  If you have some great seafood recipes, please send them to Linda Olsen by May 24. You can contact her at 747-6985 at home or 747-5825 at work. Or mail your recipes to: 230 Observatory Street, Sitka, AK 99835 |
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - JUNE 4
Carol Sue Rule in her business, Silver Basin  | Friday, June 4, from 5-7pm,
Chamber members and guests are invited to the next Business After Hours event at the Silver Basin. The business has recently been expanded to include even more of the wonderful kitchen and bathroom goodies that we all love. Join us for refreshments, door prizes, and another chance to network with your fellow Chamber members. |
SILVER SAVER CARD HIGHLIGHTS
If you have company coming, or just want an adventure yourself, don't forget your 30% Discount with Sea Life Discovery Tours.
You can take a tour on the semi-submersible vessel, or go out on an Alaska ATV Tour or an Ocean Raft Adventure.
Just call 966-2301 to find out when there's space available.
Thanks to Ken & Debbie Rear for making this great offer!
If you don't have your Silver Saver card yet, they'll sell you one.
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SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL - CHAMBER DISCOUNT
 Opening night for the 2010 Sitka Summer Music Festival is Friday, June 4. There is a wide variety of wonderful sounding concerts between then and the Finale on June 25. This year, among the changes and improvements to the Festival, are 15% Discounts for Chamber members. For the CODE that you'll need to order your discounted tickets online, just call the Chamber office at 747-8604 or call Melissa at the SSMF at 738-0462. You can also purchase tickets at Old Harbor Books, where they will have a list of the Chamber membership. |
ALASKA BUSINESS WEEK
 High school students in grade 9-12 are encouraged to apply for the first Alaska Business Week, sponsored by the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce. Applications and more information are available at the Alaska State Chamber.The camp will be held August 8-14, on the UAF campus, and is open to 100 students from all over Alaska. Over the course of the week, they will have hands-on experience in running a company - mentored by an outstanding group of business people from major companies. The $325 tuition covers housing, food and program materials. The student will need to cover the cost of the trip Fairbanks. The Sitka Chamber of Commerce may be able to help find the resources to cover travel costs. |
2010 ACS CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
 Mark your calendars for the 2010 ACS Chamber Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 24. We'll have 9 holes of golf, putting and driving contests, lots of prizes and a great celebratory lunch. Our marquee sponsor for the 2010 tournament.  |
From the Director
 Thank you for reading. Please call or email with questions or comments, or to advertise in this newsletter.
Sheila Finkenbinder, Executive Director
chamber@ptialaska.net
747-8604 office or 738-3098 cellcell
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