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. |
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
 June 2, 2010 - Representative Jay Ramras, candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Jay is a lifelong Alaskan who has served in the Alaska Legislature since 2005, representing Fairbanks. He is a long time business owner with a conservative voting record. Jay hopes to make the job of Lieutenant Governor a more active position than it has historically been.
There will also be a Meet & Greet fundraiser for Jay at the Raptor Center from 5:30-7:00 Wednesday. Everyone welcome.
June 9, 2010 - Zuille Bailey & Friends, Sitka Summer Music Festival music. Live music.
June 16, 2010 - Sheldon Fisher, candidate for US Congress
June 23, 2010 - TBA
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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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - FRIDAY, JUNE 4
Carol Sue Rule in her business, Silver Basin  | Please join us this 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.
Then head to the Summer Music Festival concert.
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SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
 Right after the Business After Hours, you can attend the opening night concert of the 2010 Sitka Summer Music Festival. Chamber members may receive a 15% Discount on individual tickets. 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. |
SILVER SAVER CARD HIGHLIGHTS
Orion Sporting Goods is just one of the Sitka businesses where locals can always take 10% Off with a Silver Saver Card.
Thanks Bert and Nikki
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4TH OF JULY
The theme for this year's 4th of July will be announced soon.
The Booths will be coordinated by Eagle Quest Ministries. Call Jessica Clark at 738-3801 to sign up. The Parade will be coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce. Call Sheila at 747-8604 to sign up. The parade will be on Sunday, July 4, beginning at 2pm. Watch for more information. |
2010 ACS CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
 Mark your calendars for the 2010 ACS Chamber Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 24. Hole Sponsors confirmed already:
~ Wells Fargo Bank
~ Ernie's Old Time Saloon
Please call Sheila at 747-8604, or one of our board members, if you'd like your business to be featured as a sponsor at this fun event. Our marquee sponsor for the 2010 tournament.  |
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. |
From the Director
 Summer's here. Hooray! It's so nice to hear of visitors who are making a point of shopping at locally owned stores and especially with Chamber members.
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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