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Greetings!
 The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be at noon on Wednesday, May 30th with a special visit from Senator Bert Stedman. Senator Stedman represents Southeast Alaska in the Alaska State Senate.
A fourth-generation Alaskan, Senator Stedman was raised in Petersburg and Sitka, spending several years working in commercial fishing and construction. After receiving a business degree from the University of Oregon in 1985, Stedman founded Pioneer Capital Management, the Sitka investment firm he manages today.
In 2003 Stedman was appointed to represent Senate District A in the Alaska State Legislature by Governor Frank Murkowski. Senator Stedman was elected to the seat in 2004 and 2008. Previously the Senator served four years on the Sitka City & Borough Assembly and eight years on the Sitka Planning Commission.
Senator Stedman has served as Co-Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee since 2007. He is Vice-Chair of the Legislative Budget & Audit Committee, a member of Legislative Council and the Senate Rules, and Resources Committees. In 2011 he was elected as Vice-Chairman of the Energy Council.
The Senator resides in Sitka with his wife Lureen and daughter Susie.
For lunch this week, Chef Randy will be serving beef bourguignon, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, and as always, the soup and salad bar.
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 or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/SitkaChamber.
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 The Sitka Chamber 4th Annual Golf Tournament The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce needs your help! The Sitka Chamber is having its 4th Annual Sitka Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 22nd at the Sea Mountain Golf Course. The tournament will include 9 holes of golf, a great lunch and chances at lots of prizes, including $25,000 for a Hole in One! The 2012 Golf Tournament will help bring in needed funds to support the Chamber's mission of promoting, supporting and facilitating commerce and economic growth in the community. By being a sponsor you will be promoting your company to dozens of area professionals - people who are very loyal to other Chamber members and sponsors. Companies like yours help make available the resources that enrich our community's economy. We are anticipating a highly successful and well-attended event. You can show Chamber members and guests your company's commitment to the community by being a sponsor. Please see the attached Sponsor Return Form for more information and to submit your donation. |
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Chase and LivingSocial Launch "Mission: Small Business" Grant Program
Demonstrating their ongoing commitment to small businesses, Chase and LivingSocial today launched 'Mission: Small Business,' a new grant program offering up to $3 million to small business owners nationwide. Chase and LivingSocial also obtained the support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to help announce the program and drive small business engagement and participation.
'Small businesses embody the spirit of innovation and they are the lifeblood of our economy,' said David Chavern, U.S. Chamber executive vice president and chief operating officer. 'We're proud to work with Chase and LivingSocial to equip entrepreneurs across the country with valuable tools and resources they need to market and grow their businesses.'
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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! Fourth of July Committee Meeting Date: June 5th and June 19th Time: 3pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room
Finance Committee MeetingDate: June 12th Time: 4pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room June Board Meeting Date: June 14th 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
May 2012
May 30th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Senator
Bert Stedman
 June 2012
June 6th
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Governor Sean Parnell to speak, seating is limited
June 11th through June 19th
Sitka Chamber of Commerce Office Closed
June 13th through June 27th
Summer Break - No Chamber Lunch
June 26th through June 28th
Sitka Chamber of Commerce Office Closed
July 2012
July 1st through July 4th
4th of July Booths - Eagle Quest Ministries, 738-7318
July 3rd
Fourth of July Fireworks
July 4th
Fourth of July Parade - Line up is at 1pm, the parade will start at 2pm
July 9th through13th
Sitka Chamber of Commerce Office Closed - US Chamber Institute for Organization Management
July 13th and 14th
Home Skillet Festival
July 10th through 11th
Alaska State Chamber Outreach Trip - Taking place in Kodiak, Alaska this year
July 15th through July 21st
Alaska Business Week - University of Alaska Fairbanks
July 22nd
Sitka Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament - Save the date for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament
August 2012
August 3rd and 4th
Sitka Seafood Festival
August 19th
Sitka "State" Fair - The Greater Sitka Arts Council is producing the first Sitka "State" Fair at Harrigan Centennial Hall.
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From The Director
I hope everyone had a nice Memorial Day Weekend! It was so great having Congressman Don Young as our speaker last week, and then Senator Stedman this week and Governor Sean Parnell next week! After that we are taking a little summer break for the rest of June.
As always, thanks for reading and see you for lunch tomorrow! Be sure to arrive early for a good seat. Senator Stedman always brings a crowd!
"If one wants to be active, one must not be afraid of going wrong, one must not be afraid of making mistakes now and then. Many people think that they will become good just by doing no harm -- but that's a lie.... That way lies stagnation, mediocrity." - Vincent Van Gogh, letter to Theo van Gogh, October 1884
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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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Chamber Membership ________________ New Archangel Dancers
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