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Greetings!
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, March 7th. Please join us for a presentation by Bill Allen and Pam Meekin on "YOUR Alaska State Fair".
Bill and Pam are on a speaking tour in hub communities in Alaska with the goal to inform and educate residents of the state, both urban and rural about the Mission of the Alaska State Fair with emphasis on correcting the "misconception" that the Alaska State Fair is a local (Mat-Valley) or regional (south central Alaska) Fair. Further, that all people of Alaska are invited to attend, participate and become involved in the governance of the non-profit corporation. Further, the purpose is to demonstrate that the annual 12 day Fair is to educate and entertain fair-goers with quality exhibits and entertainment. Bottom line.......the Alaska State Fair is your Fair and they invite you to attend, participate and enjoy YOUR Fair.
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce luncheons are held on Wednesdays at Noon at the Westmark Sitka. They are always open to the public. For more information, call the Chamber office at 747-8604.
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Sitka Chamber Board of Directors to Meet
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce board of directors will be meeting on Thursday, March 8th at 4pm at 329 Harbor Drive Suite 212. Chamber members are encouraged to attend. |
 2012 Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony Calling all flappers and fellas! The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony is this Saturday, March 10th and everyone is invited! This swanky event will take you back in time to the Roaring Twenties, so pull out your glad rags and get dolled up... This is one evening that is sure to hit on all sixes! The Speakeasy will open at 6pm with delicious hors d'oevres and live jazz by Mike and Iko Sullivan. Mike and Iko have lived in Sitka since 1983 and before moving here, played professionally and for fun all over the country, from Atlanta to Fairbanks. Their own group, Jazz on the Rock performs locally throughout the year. For dinner, we invite you to feast on delectable treats from Chef Randy's arsenal, grilled beef medallions, fresh Alaskan rockfish, roasted asparagus and a fingerling potato medley. The prohibition may be over, but there ought to be a ban on food this delicious! Make sure you save room though, because the Sitka Chamber board members have been busy baking for the dessert auction that will take place right after dinner. Also this evening, the winners of the Sitka Chamber's highly anticipated annual awards will be revealed. The Sitka Chamber has been recognizing outstanding businesses in Sitka with the Business of the Year award for over twenty years, and has been honoring extraordinary citizens of Sitka with the Cossack Cap award for over thirty five years! Gerry Hope, President of the Sitka Chamber, will be presenting the these prestigious awards. And just when you think it can't get any better then this, Comedian Eric Hunter will be joining us live from Los Angeles, California! LA Weekly listed Eric in "Some of the Funniest Comedians in America" section of their paper. He performed in the 3rd season of Last Comic Standing on NBC and has been the opening act for Jim Gaffigan and the Beach Boys. His materials are clean and funny... with a little edge. "Eric Hunter had the Detroit Comedy Festival audience (and myself) gasping for breath as he destroyed the room with his extraordinary comedic talent," says David Moroz, Producer of the Detroit International Comedy Festival. Everyone is invited to this ritzy event, Sitka Chamber member or not. Tickets are $50, and can be purchased at Old Harbor Books or at the Sitka Chamber office located at 329 Harbor Drive Suite 212. |
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Advertise With Silver Saver Cards and Support Looking Local First
Each year, the Sitka Chamber offers Sitka's businesses an opportunity to advertise on our very popular Silver Saver Discount Card. This highly anticipated discount card is widely used by Sitka shoppers and is a great way to promote "Look Local First" and your business! To learn more about the Silver Saver Card or to secure your advertising space, please contact the Sitka Chamber office at 747-8604. Space is limited and fills up fast! |
 AMHS Seeks Public Review of 2012-13 Schedule The proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) schedule for the fall, winter, and spring 2012-13 seasons has been placed on the AMHS website for public review. These documents can be accessed through a link on the homepage at FerryAlaska.com or directly through the following address: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/amhs/share/schedule/considerations.pdf This is an opportunity for communities to review and comment on the proposed schedule in consideration of community events. Written comments will be accepted via email at dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov and by fax at 907-586-8365 prior to March 22, 2012. A teleconference to hear comments and consider adjustments is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for Southeast Alaska schedules and 1:30 p.m. for Southwest and Southcentral Alaska schedules. The meeting will be held in Ketchikan at the Port Engineer's waterfront office, 3713 Tongass Avenue for participants wishing to attend in person. The toll free number to participate in either teleconference is: 1-800-315-6338, conference code 3902#. The link to access the proposed schedule patterns is: www.dot.alaska.gov/amhs/share/schedule/considerations.pdf |
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Tattoo as Body Art Show
The Greater Sitka Arts Council in cooperation with The Bayview Pub, Up the Irons Tattoo & Trading Company, and Studio 907 Tattoo present the First Annual Tattoo as Body Art Show, Monday March 12th at the Bayview Pub, 7pm. This is a fund raiser for the Greater Sitka Arts Council
Those wishing to enter their tattoos may do so by registering at either of the tattoo shops during their normal business hours, the deadline is 5pm March 12th. Entrants may enter up to three, $10.00 per tattoo, of their tattoos in a variety of categories including: Best color tattoo, Best back or chest tattoo, Best portrait tattoo, Best American Old School/patriotic tattoo, Best Oriental, Worst tattoo, Most original, Best arm sleeve or leg sock tattoo, and Best of Show will be chosen from all category winners. There will be prizes for the winners.
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| Upcoming Calendar of Events
 March 2012
March 7th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Bill Allen with the Alaska State Fair
March 8th, Thursday
Sitka Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting - Chamber members welcome to attend, 4pm
March 9th, Friday
Drawing class with Ray Troll - Registration at Old Harbor Books
March 9th, Friday
Musical Science Hour with Ratfish Wranglers - "A visually rich musical journey through the worlds of Paleontology and Ichthyology." Tickets available at Old Harbor Books.
March10th, Saturday
The Sitka Chamber's Annual Banquet - More information and tickets available soon!
March 14th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Tim Fulton and Mike Vieira will be talking with the businesses community about alternative ways to fund student activities
March 20th, Tuesday
Silver Saver Cards - Last day to purchase advertising space.
March 21st, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Sitka's Energy Future
March 26th - 28th
Heritage and Cultural Tourism Conference
March 28th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Sitka's Energy Future
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From The Director
Some fun facts from the 1920's...
- Average annual earnings $1236; Teacher's salary $970
- Illiteracy rate reached a new low of 6% of the population
- It took 13 days to reach California from New York There were 387,000 miles of paved road
As I am sure you have heard, the Annual Banquet is this Saturday and our theme is the Roaring Twenties! Tickets are selling fast and will most likely sell out, so get yours today!!
See you at lunch, have a great week, and as always, thanks for reading.
"This American system of ours, call it Americanism, call it capitalism, call it what you will, gives each and every one of us a great opportunity if we only seize it with both hands and make the most of it." - Al Capone
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Super Supporters
$3000 - $5000
Alaska Cruise Association
Sponsoring
Season's End Celebration
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Chamber Board
Gerry Hope
President
Sitka Tribe of Alaska
Cory Baggen
Vice President
Samson Tug & Barge
Ptarmica McConnell
Treasurer
Shee Atika, Incorporated
Craig Shoemaker
Secretary
Seafood Producers Coop
Seth Bone
KingFisher Charters
Olga Borland
Russian American Co.
Bob Burnett
AC Lakeside
Kathy Dumag
Spenard Builders Supply
Bob Medinger
Sitka Historical Society
Linda Mudry
White's
Mandy Odenheimer
Alaska Airlines
John P. (Jay) Sweeney III City and Borough of Sitka Aaron Wilkinson First National Bank Alaska |
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Board Meetings
March 8th, 4pm
Sitka Chamber Board Room
Chamber Members are
welcome to attend!
Committee Meetings
Legislative and Community Affairs Committee Meeting
March 15th, 4pm
Sitka Chamber Office
Finance Committee Meeting
April 10th, 4pm
Sitka Chamber Office
Contact the Sitka Chamber Office for more information on meeting times, locations or to learn how you can get involved.
Chamber Committees
Finance
Membership
Annual Banquet
Downtown Commerce & Events
Golf Tournament
Sitka Artisans Market
Tourism
Board Development
Legislative & Community Affairs
Join a committee today!
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Mission Statement
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.
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Support Sitka
Look Local First
SilverSaver Cards
2011-2012 Sponsors
Aurora Business Supplies
Bev's Flowers & Gifts
Channel Club
Daily Sitka Sentinel
Fishermen's Eye Gallery
JI Welding
Old Harbor Books
Orion Sporting Goods
Petro Express
Random House
Re:fresh FITNESS
Robertson's Gallery & Custom Framing
Russell's
Shee Atika Totem Square Inn
Shelter Cove Publishing
Silver Basin
Spenard Builders Supply
The Cellar
Harry Race, White's Pharmacy and Seasons
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