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Greetings!
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, March 14th. Please join us for an open dialog with Tim J Fulton, the Sitka School Board Clerk and Mike Vieira, Sitka High Schools Activities Director as they explore better ways to fund Sitka's school activities.
Sitka's business community does a lot to help our students to be able to participate in activities. Tim and Mike would like to get their input and discuss the idea of forming a non-profit specific to helping fund activities for all students. The goal would be to look for ideas that might lessen the impact of what business's contribute while assuring that all students have the same opportunities.
For lunch, Chef Randy will have a beef soft taco buffet set up with re-fried beans, Spanish rice and all of the extra fixings. 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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Legislative and Community Affairs Committee to Meet
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Legislative and Community Affairs Committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 15th at 4pm. The meeting will be held in the Sitka Chamber Board Room at 329 Harbor Drive Suite 212. Chamber members are encouraged to attend. |
2012 Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Awards
The winners of the Sitka Chamber's highly anticipated annual awards have been announced!  Business of The Year
The Business of the year award was established in twenty years ago to honor an outstanding business and to recognize its merit and contributions to the local Business community. This year the Sitka Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize Allen Marine Alaskan Dream Cruises!  Cossack Cap
The Cossack Cap award was established over thirty five years ago to honor those who have distinguished themselves in unselfish and extraordinary public service to the citizens of Sitka. This year the Sitka Chamber is pleased to honor Thad and Sandy Poulson with this prestigious award!
New Business of The Year
The Sitka Chamber's newest award is for the New Business of the year. This award was established in 2007 to honor an outstanding NEW business in Sitka, and to recognize its merits and contributions to the local Business community. This year we are pleased to recognize the Dock Shack Cafe!
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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! |
 Thank You For Your Support! The 2012 Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet and Awards Ceremony was a great success and a lot of fun. Thank you to all of the Businesses that made this possible!
Platinum Sponsors
The Dock Shack Café
Seamart Quality Foods
Gold Sponsors
Alaska Commercial Company
Samson Tug & Barge
Sitka Sound Seafoods
Wells Fargo
Silver Sponsor
White's Inc
Community Heroes Sponsors
Alaska Marine Lines
Venneberg Insurance
This year, our Community Heroes are the dedicated volunteers at the White Elephant Shop. Thank you so much for your
important contributions to our community!
Friends of the Chamber
ALPS Federal Credit Union
Old Harbor Books
Scott Insurance Services
Silent Auction Sponsors
Alaska Pure Sea Salt
Baranof Island Brewing Company
Channel Club
Dock Shack Café
First National Bank Alaska
Halibut Point Marine Services
John P. Sweeney III
JI Welding
K&L Distributors
Murray Pacific
Orion Sporting Goods
Sea Mountain Golf
Seafood Producers Co-op
Silver Bay Seafoods
Sitka Historical Society
Sitka Sounds Seafoods
Seasons
Shee Atiká Inc
Southeast Glass
Spenard Builders Supply
Stereo North
White's Inc
Super Volunteers
Thank you to Mary Saiz, our Decorations Coordinator and to John Ihde, owner of JI Welding, who have donated countless hours of volunteer time to the success of this event. Thank you also to Silver Bay Seafoods, Seafood Producers Co-op and the Sitka Historical Society for providing staff to help with decorating.
Event Photographer
Chantel Mulligan, owner and photographer of Tel's Photography, has graciously volunteered her time and talent to photograph this evenings event.
Complimentary Wine
The Odom Corporation has generously provided the wine on your table this evening.
Comedian Accommodations
The Shee Atiká Totem Square Inn is taking care of our comedian during his stay in Sitka.
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 Upcoming Calendar of Events
March 2012
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
Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this year's banquet a huge success! Pictures will be up on our Facebook Page very soon!
I want to take a moment to mention what an amazing board of directors that the Sitka Chamber has. It is great to work with such an enthusiastic and involved group of people. Whether it is organizing a banquet or speaking out for Sitka's Business needs, they are making things happen and it is exciting to be a part of it!
See you at lunch, have a great week, and as always, thanks for reading! "Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest. " - Mark Twain
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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 12th, 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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