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Weekly HappeningsJUNE 22, 2010
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Next Board of Director's Meeting
Tuesday, June 29 at 4pm, in the Chamber conference room.
The ladies at The Cellar
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Your guests will love the Harbor Heights Penthouse.
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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
To have news from your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila.
Deadline Friday AM.

ADVERTISING
To have an ad for your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila.
Deadline Friday AM.

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
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 23, 2010 - CANCELLED
June 30, 2010 - July 4th special

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.
4TH OF JULY
"Sitka, a Distinctive City in a Distinctive Nation"


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.
SITKA SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
SSMF poster
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 online, call Melissa at the SSMF at 738-0462.
SILVER SAVER CARD HIGHLIGHTS

Re:fresh Salon, Spa & Fitness offers 10% Off
a One hour full-priced massage.
Call them at 747-7511.
2010 RACE TO ALASKA ARRIVES SATURDAY
Fred & Linda Cole's Mouse Trap
Fred & Linda Cole's Mouse Trap
Watch the progress of the 16 boats, belonging to the International Power Boat Association on a special chart at Seasons.

The 40 travelers will be here this  Saturday, June 26, on their way to Juneau in the 2010 'Race to Alaska'.  White's is also planning welcoming baskets. Contact our office if you would like to join us in welcoming the group.  
2010 ACS CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT
2010 Golf logo
Mark your calendars for the 2010 ACS Chamber Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 24.

Hole Sponsors confirmed already:
~ White's
~ 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. The ladies at The Cellar
CHAMBER SUPPORT FOR BUSINESS WEEK ATTENDEES
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 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.

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.
From the Director

The ladies at The CellarThank 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 cell
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