Greetings!

The Sitka Chamber of Commerce Luncheon will be today at noon, Wednesday, June 6th with a special visit from Governor Sean Parnell. Seating is limited so be sure to arrive early! Doors will open at 11:30am.   

Since becoming governor in July of 2009, Governor Parnell has focused on growing Alaska's economy and strengthening families.

Governor Parnell advances Alaskan's interests by adhering to our state's constitutional priorities: resource development, education, public safety, and infrastructure. The governor aggressively works to make Alaska competitive for economic growth by lowering taxes, streamlining regulations, and building infrastructure. In 2009, Governor Parnell successfully worked with the Legislature to establish the Alaska Performance Scholarship, a merit-based scholarship designed to incentivize Alaska's youth for greater academic performance and empower students to pursue in-state college or technical training. Governor Parnell has also taken on the challenge to end the epidemic of domestic violence and sexual assault in Alaska.

Governor Parnell moved to Alaska in 1973. Graduating from East Anchorage High School in 1980, Parnell went on to earn a bachelor's of business administration from Pacific Lutheran University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Puget Sound School of Law (now known as Seattle University School of Law). Governor Parnell practiced law for 13 years in the private sector. He served two terms in the Alaska House of Representatives and one term in the Alaska State Senate, including Senate Finance Committee leadership.

Sean Parnell was elected as lieutenant governor in November 2006, became governor in July 2009, and was re-elected November of 2010.

The Governor and First Lady Sandy Parnell, have been married since 1987 and have two daughters and a son-in-law. The Governor and First Lady of Alaska reside in Juneau and enjoy many of the outdoor activities Alaska has to offer.

For lunch, Chef Randy will be serving baked salmon with fennel citrus chutney, roasted fingerling potatoes, a green bean medley, and as always, the soup and salad bar.   

ALPS Federal Credit Union    www.alpsfcu.org
907-747-6261

"ALPS Federal Credit Union is Sitka's member owned non-profit financial cooperative. We believe that it is our responsibility to help build a stronger financial future for the membership and our community."

Anderson Land Planning
907-230-6033

Landscape architecture and planning services for Southeast Alaska.

Arrowhead Transfer 
www.arrowheadlpgas.com
907-747-8647

Heating oil and propane.

Aurora Business Supplies 
www.aurorabusinesssupplies.com
907-747-4704

Sitka's office supply store, from pencils to copiers to office furniture.

Bayne Business Works

907-747-9880

Bookkeeping, Accounting and Tax preparation.

Birch Equipment Rental and Sales 
www.birchequipment.com
907-747-5315

Construction Equipment and rentals

The Cellar

www.facebook.com/pages/Cellar/374402595323

907-747-8020

Trending Clothing and Children's Toys

Center for Community

907-747-6960

www.ptialaska.net/~cfcsitka/

CFC is a state-wide provider of home and community-based services for people with disabilities, the elderly and others who experience barriers to community living in Alaska.

City and Borough of Sitka   

www.cityofsitka.com
907-747-1808

Find out everything you need to know about our fair city.

Daily Sitka Sentinel    

 www.sitkasentinel.com
907-747-3219

Sitka's hometown, daily newspaper - bringing us stories, news, sports, police blotter, comics and classifieds.

Edward Jones    

www.edwardjones.com
907-747-1001

Making sense of investing.

F/V Coral Lee
A Sitka fisherman extraordinaire.

Sheila Finkenbinder
Individual Member

First Bank 

 www.firstbankak.com
907-747-6636    
First Bank is a local bank that has been serving Southeast Alaska since 1924. Over the years, we have built a solid reputation of providing the best in financial services to generations of residents in our communities.

Fortress of the Bear    

www.fortressofthebear.org
907-747-3032
A non-profit education and rescue center with an exquisite three-quarter acre habitat for orphaned Brown Bear cubs, complete with covered viewing areas. Also home to the Sawmill Farm.

GCI Communications Corp

www.gci.net

907-747-3535  

Providing residential and business telecommunications services to Alaska.

Goldsmith Gallery   

www.alaskajewelry.com
907-747-5744
Locally owned and operated. Fine jewelry and art objects.

Greater Sitka Arts Council

907-747-4821

Promote Arts in Sitka: revitalize community theater and develop art festivals. Create public awareness of the value of the arts to the community

Harris Aircraft Services   

www.harrisair.com
907-966-3050
Runway to runway services, as well as float plane charters within Southeast Alaska.

Roger Higley
Individual Member  

Horan & Co. LLC
www.horanappraisals.com
907-747-6666

Residential and property appraisals in Southeast Alaska.           

House of Liquor           
907-747-5322

Located in Lakeside Plaza. 

Jewelry Arte
907-747-3096
Handcrafted silver wire jewelry, made with fine gemstones, mineral and fossil specimens. Found in several retail stores in downtown Sitka and at the Sitka Artisans Market.

Kingfisher Charters LLC   

www.kingfishercharters.com
907-747-6136
A full service fishing lodge offering all-inclusive packages, as well as day charters.

McDonalds of Sitka   

www.mcdonalds.com/usa.html
907-747-8709
The one, the only McDonald's.

From The Director