Sitka Chamber News

Thank you to Craig Shoemaker from Seafood Producers Co-op, for the Business Highlight last week. Several door prize winners went away with a can of SPC's delicious Albacore Tuna.

Paul Rosenthal

June 9, 2010 - Paul Rosenthal & Zuill Bailey,

Zuill Bailey

Sitka Summer Music Festival music.
Paul and Zuill will perform, on violin and cello, and talk about the Music Festival and the change in Artistic Directorship.
Please join us for live music.

June 16, 2010 - Sheldon Fisher, candidate for US Congress
June 23, 2010 - TBA
June 30, 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.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - Prize Winner

Denton Pearson was the winner of the door prize at last Friday's After Hours at the Silver Basin. We were all winners, though, at this fun event. Thank you Carol Sue and Max Rule.

If you would like to host a Business After Hours at your business, give us a call at 747-8604. It will bring people to your business and help you build relationships and sales.

SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

The concerts continue through June 25. See the Summer Music Festival site for a schedule of events and to order tickets.

Chamber members may receive a 15% Discount on individual tickets. For the CODE 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

If your car is dirty, Petro Express offers $1 Off a Car Wash, on weekends, with a Silver Saver Card.
Thanks Petro Marine

POWER BOAT RACE TO ALASKA

Fred & Linda Cole's Mouse Trap

A group of yachters belonging to the International Power Boat Association is headed to Sitka in the 'Race to Alaska'. Having left Olympia in late May, they are planning to complete their 'capital to capital' Predicted Log Race in Juneau on July 2. More importantly to us, they will arrive in Sitka on Saturday, June 26, and spend two days with us, not leaving until June 29 (their longest layover). The Chamber office is receiving daily updates on their progress and plans to welcome them on their arrival. This is the type of independent travelers we love to see in Sitka. Please contact our office if you would like to receive the daily progress reports or join us in welcoming the group.

4TH OF JULY

"Sitka, a Distinctive City in a Distinctive Nation"
is this year's theme for the 4th of July, based on our award as one of the 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation website states, "The town boasts a history dating back 10,000 years when the Tlingit Natives migrated to what is now the largest remaining temperate rainforest in the world. Later, Sitka became the Russian-American capital and was known as the "Paris of the Pacific." Many of the sites and traditions that make up Sitka's cultural heritage are still at the center of daily life in the bustling downtown."

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. Former Senator Dick Eliason will be this year's Grand Marshall.

ALASKA BUSINESS WEEK

There's still time to register your high school student 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 9-12 grade 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 is coordinating resources from local businesses and individuals to help cover travel costs. Give our office a call at 747-8604 after acceptance into the camp.

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.

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 cellcel