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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Board Directors ELECTIONS
October 6 is the date for elections for Board members. Nominations are now being accepted.
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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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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 IN SEPTEMBER
September 8, 2010 - Dave Wolff, City Finance Director & Steve Bradshaw, Sitka School District Superintendent, will explain upcoming city and school funding questions on the ballot.
September 15, 2010 - Assembly Candidates forum. Hear from candidates: Terry Blake, Thor Christianson, Jack Ozment & Michelle Putz, and ask questions.
September 23, 2010 - Lunch at Sea Mountain Restaurant with State Chamber board members and staff.
September 29, 2010 - Mayoral Candidates forum. Hear from candidates Cheryl Westover and John Stein, and ask questions.
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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ZUILL BAILEY AT THE BAYVIEW
The Bayview Restaurant & Wine Bar is proud to present Zuill Bailey Friday September 10thFrom 8:00 pm-? This internationally renowned cellist is making a major commitment to Alaska as the Artistic Director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival.
Zuill will perform live in the Bayview Restaurant. While there is no cover charge, Josh Peavey, the Executive Chef, will be preparing a special dessert available for a donation to the Sitka Summer Music Festival. Our regular dinner menu and wine bar will be available during the performance times.
Reservations highly recommended (907) 747-5300
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BENEFACTOR MEMBERS
Alaska Commercial Company / Lakeside
Providing groceries and general merchandise in Alaska since 1776. AC was in Sitka before the Russians sold Alaska to the US.
Bob Burnett, Branch Manager, 747-3733Thanks to AC for enhancing their support and commitment to the Chamber this year by becoming a Chamber BenefactorAllen MarineDesigning
& building boats since 1967 and conducting boat tours since 1970,
with operations in Sitka, Juneau & Ketchikan. Jamey Cagle, Allen Marine Tours, 747-8100 Long time Chamber supporters and sponsors of the Season's End Celebration. |
SEASON'S END CELEBRATION
Saturday, September 25, from 10am to 3pm
'Running of the Boots' takes off at 11am from Crescent Harbor
FREE lunch starts at Noon on Lincoln Street
NEW THIS YEAR
Play Celebration BINGO and win a Season's End Celebration apron. (just like those worn by all the volunteers)
The Alaska Cruise Association sponsors this celebration as a way of thanking Sitka for hosting their passengers throughout the summer.
Other major sponsors include: Sitka Sound Seafoods, Seafood Producers Coop, Silver Bay Seafoods & Allen Marine.
New 2010 sponsors include Sitka Counseling & Prevention Services.
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RENEWING MEMBERS
Thanks to all these businesses and individuals for supporting the Chamber for another year.
Alaska Computer Center
Southeast Alaska's Super Computer Store & Service Center
Rob Parker, Owner, and Karen Parker 747-0600
Alaska Cruise Association
An Alaska-based, not-for-profit organization, established to
build strong partnerships between local businesses, communities and
cruise companies.
Marquee Sponsors of the Season's End Celebration
John Binkley, President, 907-743-4529
Aurora Business Supplies
Your local source for office supplies, equipment and furniture.
Larry Crews, Owner. Kristy Crews, Manager, 747-4704
Alaska Raptor Center
Rehabilitation, Education, Research
Debbie Reeder, Executive Director, 747-8662
Bayne Business Works
Tax Return Preparation, Accounting & Bookkeeping
Tami Bayne, Owner, 747-9880
Davis Realty
As a member of the MLS, Davis can assist buyers with any property listed by any agency in Sitka.
Nancy Davis, Owner/Broker, 747-1032
GCI Communication Corp.
An Alaska-based company providing voice, video and data communication
services to residential, commercial and government customers.
Sitka GCI Store at 208-A Lake Street, 747-3535
Roger Higley
Long time Chamber member
Sitka Convention & Visitors Bureau
Providing information on tours, attractions, activities and annual events in Sitka by the Sea.
Sandy Lorrigan, Executive Director, 747-5940
Schmolck Mechanical
Plumbing, Heating & Refrigeration
Gary Smith, President, 747-3142Sitka Office ServicesNow Open at 246 E Katlian Street,
providing affordable web design, e-marketing, bookkeeping & payroll services, desktop
publishing, word processing, computer tech & general office
support.Ann Wilkinson, Owner, 747-2707 Sitka Redi-Mix and Rental EquipmentSitka's One-Stop Shop for Builders and Do-It-Yourselfers. Stacy Mudry, Office Manager, 747-8693 Westmark Sitka Hotel Comfortable lodging and fine dining in an environment designed to reflect our Russian & Tlingit cultural influences.Ron Hauck, General Manager, 747-6241
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From the Director
 Many thanks to all those who have renewed their memberships. You're the fuel that keeps us running.
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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