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Greetings!
The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, April 25th. Please join us for a presentation by Willow Moore, Executive Director for the Brave Heart Volunteers.
Presenting with Willow will be Lily Herwald, Ron Fribush, MD and Erika Knox.
Chef Randy will be serving teriyaki chicken stir fry with white rice, soup and salad for lunch.
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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 Welcome to Sitka Day
The Chamber of Commerce is planning the 4th Welcome to Sitka Day to welcome the passengers and crew of the first cruise ship of the 2012 season. Next Thursday, May 3rd, the ms Zaandam will arrive at 7am and will lighter under the O'Connell bridge.
Citizens are encouraged to come down to Crescent Harbor Shelter to help welcome the passengers from the first cruise ship of the season! This is a great opportunity to show the Cruise Industry how happy we are that they have included Sitka on their voyage through Alaska. Our visitor industry is vital to Sitka's economy and this is one more way to raise awareness and show our support!
For more information, please contact Jennifer as the Sitka Chamber, 747-8604 or jen@sitkachamber.com.
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 Alaska Chamber Outreach Trip
The Alaska Chamber outreach trip is taking place in Kodiak, Alaska on July 10-11. Registration is now open. The outreach trip is an opportunity to visit a smaller community or region in the state and learn about their unique business challenges and successes. Additionally, we will meet and hear from business leaders throughout Kodiak and the second board meeting of the year will be taking place on July 11. Registration has been capped at 40 participants due to group size constraints in and around Kodiak. Register early! Early bird registration ($145) ends on June 1. Standard registration ($175) ends on June 30.
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 USCG Welcome Bags
The USCGSWA is putting together the welcome packages for the upcoming year. This is a great way to introduce businesses to the incoming coast guard families. Your support would be greatly appreciated. If your business would like to contribute please contact Jen at 617-817-0344.
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 Newly Release Alaska Visitor Statistics
The Alaska Visitor Statistics Program (AVSP) provides state government and the tour industry essential information on out-of-state visitors. AVSP VI (the sixth generation of the program) consists of two main components: Visitor Volume - The visitor volume estimate is a count of the number of out-of-state visitors exiting Alaska, by transportation mode, during the study period. Visitor Survey - The visitor survey is administered to a sample of out-of-state visitors departing Alaska at all major exit points. The survey includes questions on trip purpose, transportation modes used, length of stay, destinations, lodging, activities, expenditures, satisfaction, trip planning, and demographics. The report also includes detailed visitor statistics for Southeast Alaska and Sitka. Download the full report from the state website: http://www.dced.state.ak.us/ded/dev/toubus/research.htm |
 Lecture "Rethinking Democracy" to be Held at Kettleson Memorial Library
Gershon Cohen, the Alaska Campaign Director of Ultimate Civics, will present a lecture/discussion on the topic "Rethinking Democracy"; an examination of the current state of our democratic republic and the value systems that currently inform the adoption of our laws and public policies"
The presentation will occur on Sunday, May 6th at 5pm at the Kettleson Memorial Library. |
Sitka Chamber Meeting Schedule  The Sitka Chamber Board of Directors meet monthly on the second Thursday of each month. Chamber Members are encouraged to attend! Legislative and Community Affairs Committee Meeting Date: April 25th Time: 2pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room April Board Meeting - Rescheduled Date: April 26th Time: 4pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room Finance Committee Meeting Date: May 8th Time: 4pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room 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 Board Development Legislative & Community Affairs Join a committee today! |
 Upcoming Calendar of Events
April 2012
April 25th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Brave Heart Volunteers Presentation
May 2012
May 3rd, Thursday
Welcome To Sitka Day - Welcoming the first Cruise Ship of 2012 to Sitka, Holland America's ms Zaandam
May 9th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Tonia Rioux with the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau with an update on Sitka's 2012 Summer Tourism Season
May 23rd, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Alaskan Congressman Don Young
May 28th, Monday
Memorial Day - Sitka Chamber of Commerce Office Closed
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From The Director
It was great having Sitka Trail Works present at lunch last week. I was so inspired by their presentation that my boyfriend and I hiked over to Sea Lion Cove and camped on the white sand beach this past weekend. What a fun adventure and what a great job they do on our trails.
As always, thanks for reading and have a great week!
"We're prepared, and we've done everything we can to prepare for this moment in time. That's what confidence is all about." - Lisa Fernandez, pitcher, Team USA |
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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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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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