FORUM ON DISABILITY SERVICES The Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education will conduct a public forum to hear from the community of the status and needs of Alaskans with disabilities.
Friday, September 3, at 3pm Harrigan Centennial Hall, Rousseau Room
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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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LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS To have news from your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila. Deadline Friday AM.
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Silver Saver Card Highlights WHITE'S & HARRY RACE 5% Off full-price (excluding RX, cameras & electronic games)
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ADVERTISING To have an ad for your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila. Deadline Friday AM.
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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
August 25, 2010 - Andrew Thoms, Sitka Conservation Society, will be joined by the 2010 SCS interns to talk about their projects. September 1, 2010 - Hames Athletic & Wellness Center Task Force members, will explain the upcoming ballot questions concerning the center. September 8, 2010 - Dave Wolff, City Finance Director & Steve Bradshaw, Sitka School District Superintendent, will explain upcoming financial questions on the ballot. September 15, 2010 - Assembly Candidates forum September 24, (Friday) 2010 - Alaska Cruise Association September 29, 2010 - Mayoral Candidates forum
Call us at 747-8604 to schedule a 5 minute Business Highlight - your chance to promote your business and give away a door prize.
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COAST GUARD BENEFIT DINNER  A special dinner is being held to raise funds for the four families involved in the crash of USCG #6017 in June. Tickets are $15 at Old Harbor Books
Harrigan Centennial Hall
Friday, August 27, 5-8pm Silent Auction begins at 4:30pm Live Auction begins at 6:00pm
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BENEFACTOR & PRIMARY BENEFACTOR MEMBERS
Thanks to these members for their extra strong commitment to the Sitka Chamber of Commerce.PRIMARY BENEFACTORS ALPS Federal Credit Union A federally
chartered, not-for-profit, member-owned, member-directed financial
cooperative, established in 1960. Al Strawn, Interim CEO, 747-6454
White's, Harry Race & Seasons Two full service pharmacies including a state of
the art photo department, home medical equipment sales and service, old
fashioned soda fountain, Hallmark cards and gifts, personal shopping services, and much more. Dirk & Trish White, Owners, 966-2110
BENEFACTORS Arrowhead Transfer & LP Gas Your source for everything gas in Southeast Alaska. Twice weekly barge service to Sitka. Trevor Harang, V-P, 747-8647
First Bank A local bank that has been serving Southeast Alaska since 1924. Over the years, we have built a solid reputation of providing the best in financial services to generations of residents in our communities. Tom Rogers, V-P, 747-6636
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RENEWING MEMBERS
Thanks to all these businesses for supporting the Chamber for another year. Abby's Reflection Apparel & Quiltworks Sitka's quilt shop. Jill Scheidt, Owner, 747-3510
Baranof Chiropractic Two doctors of Chiropractic & massage therapists too. Karen Zamzow, DC, Owner, 747-8502
Baranof Wilderness Lodge Nestled in Warm Springs Bay on the east side of Baranof Island. Mike & Sally Trotter, Owners, 748-9039
Brenner's Fine Clothing & Gifts Open 7 days a week, offering the finest in clothing, footwear & gifts. Bonnie Brenner, Owner, 747-3468
Center For Community That people can have the
opportunity to exercise choice in where and how they live and how they
participate in community life. Connie Sipe, Executive Director, 747-6960
City & Borough of Sitka Our own fair city, the Paris of the Pacific Jim Dinley, Administrator, 747-1808
Cruise Line Agencies of Alaska Your strongest link between ship and shore in Alaska Fred Reeder, Port Manager, 747-3377
Edward Jones Making sense of investing. Steve Dalquist, 747-1001
House of Liquor Located in the Lakeside Plaza. Jim Gould, Manager, 747-5322
Kingfisher Charters, LLC Offering halibut and salmon charters for a Sitka Alaska fishing experience
second to none in Southeast Alaska. Seth Bone, Member/Owner, 747-6136
North Star Rent A Car Locally owned and operated since 1986. Randy Rodger, Owner, 966-2552
Gary Paxton
RE/MAX of Sitka, Welcome Home, Inc. Your source for buying, selling & renting in Sitka. Michael LaGuire, Owner/Broker, 747-4880
Russell's / Wilmac Corporation Selling outdoor clothing for men and women since 1950. Ron McClain, Owner, 747-6970
Saline Services Heating & Refrigeration services Scott Saline, 747-7889
Scott Insurance Services Paul Scott, Owner, 360-698-0985
Seafood Producers Coop The expert's choice for wild, natural, hook & line caught King, Coho and Chum Salmon, Halibut, Sablefish, Albacore and Rockfish. Craig Shoemaker, Manager, 747-5811
Seaview Bed & Breakfast Offering a suite with private entrance, kitchen and a great view. Dan & Betty Keck, 747-3908
Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC A predominantly fishermen owned company with facilities in Sitka, Craig, and Valdez, Alaska Rich Riggs, CEO, 966-3110
Sitka Animal Hospital Taking care of our pets for 15 years. Dr. David Hunt, DVM, Owner, 747-7387
Sitka Charter Boat Operators Association Preserving and protecting the resources and encouraging a spirit of cooperation in the charter fleet. Theresa Weiser, President, 747-4902
Sitka Economic Development Association Actively seeking diversification and responsible economic growth
by working with local business people as well as outside entrepreneurs
to develop economic opportunities. Garry White, Executive Director, 747-2660
Sitka Rose Gallery Featuring Alaskan art, including sculptures, paintings, Native art and jewelry. Eugene Solovyov, Owner, 747-3030
Sitka's Secrets Marine wildlife and fishing charters Bev Minn & Kent Hall, Owners, 747-5089
Sitka School District Educating today's children to become tomorrow's leaders. Steve Bradshaw, Superintendent, 747-8622
Sitka Trail Works Contributing to the over-all health of the
community through the development, maintenance and promotion of a
comprehensive trail system in the Sitka area. Deborah Lyons, Executive Director, 747-7244
Troutte Center Stores, offices, and featuring the Harbor Heights Penthouse. Nancy Davis, Agent, 747-1032
Venneberg Insurance, Inc. Located on Harbor Drive, at the base of the bridge. Mike Venneberg, 747-8625
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From the Director
Many thanks to all those who have renewed their memberships. Thank you for reading. Please call or email with questions or comments, or to suggest topics for inclusion in this newsletter.
Sheila Finkenbinder, Executive Director chamber@ptialaska.net 747-8604 office or 738-3098 cell
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