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Weekly HappeningsAUGUST 23, 2010
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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
The ladies at The Cellar
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
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
To have news from your business included in this newsletter, email Sheila.
Deadline Friday AM.

Silver Saver Card Highlights
WHITE'S & HARRY RACE
5% Off full-price
(excluding RX, cameras & electronic games)

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

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.

COAST GUARD BENEFIT DINNER
Census-hands
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
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

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

From the Director

SheilaMany 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