ST. MICHAEL'S BELLS TO RING AGAIN
The bells of St. Michael's Cathedral will ring again. On Thursday, September 23, at Noon, a concert will be played by visiting Father Stephan Meholick. Lincoln Street will be closed.On Saturday, September 25, during the Season's End Celebration, tours will be given up to the newly refurbished bell tower. The $25 donation will help pay for the unexpected costs of the repairs to the tower and access to the bells. 5 or 6 people can go on each tour. |
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BOARD DIRECTOR 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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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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WEEKLY LUNCHEONS
September 15, 2010 - Assembly Candidates forum. Hear from candidates: Terry Blake, Thor Christianson, Jack Ozment & Michelle Putz, and ask questions.
September 23, 2010, Thursday - 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.
October 6, 2010 - Alaska Day Committee
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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NEW PRIMARY BENEFACTOR
Banking, investments, mortgages and consumer & commercial financing across North America.
Allen Turner, Business Relationship Manager, 747-3226
Thanks to Wells Fargo for enhancing their support and commitment to the Chamber this year by becoming a Primary Benefactor |
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)
Tour St. Michael's Cathedral Bell Tower
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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CONGRATULATIONS TO SPC
Congratulations to Seafood Producers Cooperative for winning the prestigious Governor's North Star Award for International Excellence, recognized for their quality products and outstanding marketing efforts. SPC has 520 member fishermen, provides hundreds of jobs and had sales last year of $50 million.
SPC is one of the major sponsors for our 3rd annual Season's End Celebration on September 25. Craig Shoemaker, SPC's Sitka Branch Manager, has been the primary organizer for the fish booth at the Celebration, which was very popular the first two years. Watch for grilled rockfish and coleslaw this year.
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BENEFACTOR MEMBERS
BP
BP is one of the world's
largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for
transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and
petrochemical products for everyday items.
Karen Cowart, Director, Public & Community Affairs, 907-564-4475Thanks to BP for their continuing commitment to Alaska's businesses and organizations.
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JOIN US FOR STATE CHAMBER EVENTS IN SITKA
Several members of the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce will be here in Sitka on Thursday, September 23. Chamber members are invited to join us for the following events, to meet the outgoing & incoming State Chamber Presidents, the executive director and board members, and tell them about Sitka's businesses. - Breakfast, 8:30-9:30am, Westmark Hotel lounge. Conversations about Sitka's economy. Order from the menu.
- Lunch, 12:00-1:30pm, Sea Mountain Restaurant. Learn about the Chamber's first Alaska Business Week from the folks who made it happen. Three delicious menu choices.
- Reception, 4:30-6:00pm, Allen Marine Tour, Crescent Harbor. Wine & hors d'ouvres. Celebrate two local winners of the Statewide Business of the Year Award. Free for Chamber members and guests.
- Dinner, 6:00pm, Bayview Restaurant. Entertainment and networking with State Chamber members, Sitka's Cossack Cap and Business of the Year winners, local elected officials and City staff. Please call Sheila at 747-8604, to reserve your place at the dinner.
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USCG OPEN HOUSE - OCTOBER 6
The men and women of U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Sitka and the Coast Guard Cutter Maple would like to learn more about what's available in our community.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, October 6, from 6:00 to 8:00pm,
in the USCG hangar
Tables will be available for free to all businesses and organizations who wish to share information about their products, services, or activities with the men, women and families stationed in Sitka.
For more information, or to sign up, please call
USCG Ombudsman, Jennifer Challen at 843-813-4913. |
RENEWING MEMBERS
Thanks to all these businesses and individuals for supporting the Chamber for another year.
SEARHC
A non-profit tribal health consortium of 18 Native communities serving
the health interests of the Tlingit, Haida, Tsimshian, and other Native
people.
Kamala Rodgers, Ex. Asst. to COO, 966-2411
Pioneer Station Post Office
Providing convenient postal service right downtown.
Ed Conway, Manager, 747-8491New Archangel DancersPromoting and encouraging interest in Alaska's Russian History and Culture through sharing of ethnic folk dance and song. Angela McGraw, Public Relations, 747-5516 Representative Peggy WilsonRepresenting District 2 in the Alaska House of RepresentativesPeggy Wilson, 907-874-3088 or 1800-686-3824
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RELOCATION ADVERTISING DEADLINE - 9/30
Each fall, we update the Chamber's Relocation Guide. The guide is mailed to dozens of people every year who are interested in moving to Sitka. It's also available on our website. If you'd like to advertise your business in this guide, the deadline is September 30. |
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP OPEN TO ALL
August is the beginning of our membership year. If you're reading this newsletter, you know that the Chamber is in the middle of a lot of things that happen here in Sitka.
- If you're not yet a member, please join us by downloading the application from our website.
- If you're already a member, this is the time to catch up with your annual dues if you have not already done so.
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and community leaders, who promote, support and facilitate commerce and economic growth in the community.
PO Box 638 Sitka, AK 99835 (907) 747-8604
Located in Suite 212 on the 2nd floor of the Troutte Center
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