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Greetings!
We are on Summer Break! Our next luncheon will be on Wednesday, July 18th. The Sitka Chamber of Commerce luncheons are usually 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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 Vote Local for Your Favorite Small Business
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.' Vote for your favorite small businesses in your community. Each business needs at least 250 votes to be considered for a $250,000 grant. Eligible small business applicants will then be judged by a panel of business experts.
Jim & Darcy Michener, owners of A laska Pure Sea Salt Co. LLC, have applies for this grant and need your vote! Visit missionsmallbusiness.com to place your vote. |
 Tammy Ross New Administrative Assistant for Sitka Chamber Tammy Ross is Tlingit Eagle/Wolf of the Beaver House originating from Yakutat, Alaska and new to the Sitka area. She is very excited to be living here and is looking forward to becoming more involved with the community.
Tammy has extensive administrative experience and has worked in a variety of positions from Data Processing Specialist at First Interstate Bank in Portland Oregon to Office Manager for Mallott's General Store in Yakutat and as a world wide Reservation Specialist at her family's lodge, The Glacier Bear Lodge also in Yakutat Tammy also spent time in Washington state, Anchorage and the Mat-Su areas as a Veterinarian Receptionist. A true Alaskan all around, Tammy spent time in her earlier years long shoring and working as a commercial fisher-woman.
Tammy will be working part-time for the Sitka Chamber. Stop in to meet her and welcome her to the team, Monday through Friday from 2pm to 4pm!
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 BBB Links Business Ethics and Golf
Honesty, Integrity and Healthy Competition Are the Best Course
"Where do you fall on golf's honesty meter?" In a March 2012 survey of 2,015 golfers, Golf Digest found that the majority says it does not break the rules; and of those who occasionally bend, more than 89 percent believe that others do the same.
According to the Ethics Resource Center, the same mentality is true in business. Like golf, those who break the rules-and those who play by the rules-do so out of conformity. In the 2011 National Business Ethics Survey:
- 13 percent reported feeling pressure to compromise standards-higher than previous years.
- Of the employees who observed misconduct, 65 percent-an all time high-reported issues.
- "Keeping the job" is the top motivator for acting unethically or ethically.
"When it comes to golf and business, conformity seems to be the common ground," says Robert W.G. Andrew, CEO of Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington. "A strong internal ethics code is the best course of action for companies and individuals."
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 Communications Through the YearsSitka's community wide Independence Day celebration includes the 4th of July parade coordinated by the Sitka Chamber of Commerce. Line up for the parade begins at 1:30 pm and will take place on the SJ campus and proceed down Lincoln Street toward City Hall beginning at 2 pm. The Chamber Board of Directors announces that this year's theme is Communication Through the Years. The Grand Marshalls are the current and previous Raven Radio general managers; Ken Fate, Lily Herwald, Barnaby Dow and Rich McClear. KCAW Raven Radio is celebrating 30 years of service to Sitka with a variety of events from June 30 through July 4th. For more information go to: As of June 5th, 2012 |
 Alaska Business Report Card Group Releases Grades
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce Among Participating Organizations
The Alaska Business Report Card (ABRC) released grades on members of the 27th Alaska Legislature today. The report card is issued to give their collective memberships a clear sense of how each legislator, caucuses, and the Governor are working to create a healthy economic climate for business in Alaska. The ABRC is comprised of Alaska State Chamber of Commerce (Alaska Chamber), Alaska Support Industry Alliance, Prosperity Alaska and Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc..
During the 2012 Legislative Fly-In (January 24-25,) Alaska Chamber members hand delivered a copy of its Legislative Priorities and Positions pamphlet to every legislator and the Governor which clearly outlined the top three priorities of the Alaska Chamber, all of its legislative positions, and the six policy areas for which they would be evaluated on by the ABRC.
The top three priorities selected by Alaska Chamber members during the Legislative Policy Forum in October, 2011 are: oil tax reform, litigation reform and reduce the high cost of energy. The six general policy areas outlined by ABRC are: fiscal responsibility, oil tax reform, regulatory efficiency, litigation reform, general business climate and strategic infrastructure.
The Alaska Chamber maintained an updated list of legislation it supported or opposed on its website throughout the 27th Alaska Legislative Session, based on its adopted positions and priorities established by members at the Policy Forum in Fall 2011. The Alaska Chamber supported or opposed a total of 46 pieces of legislation all of which were considered in the grading process.
Letter grades have been computed through an average of each participating organizations' scoring based on their respective legislative priorities. As in 2011, bill sponsorship, committee votes, floor votes, actions taken in committee when applicable and overall leadership in and outside of the legislature were considered in the grading process.
The ABRC notified each legislator and the Governor of their grade earlier today via email. The grades for the House and Senate majority and minority are: House Majority, A-, House Minority, D, Senate Majority, F , Senate Minority, A. Grades of individual legislators and the Governor are available online at www.alaskabusinessreportcard.com.
The Alaska Business Report Card was formed in 2010 in an effort to inform the participating organizations' member companies, which employ tens of thousands of Alaskans, of how elected officials are performing to ensure Alaska remains an attractive place for private sector investment, jobs, and economic growth. For more information, please visit www.alaskabusinessreportcard.com.
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 Build Your Business With Social Media Marketing The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a social media class. This class, lead by Cherilynn Stone, covers the "Ideal 5" social media marketing platforms for business: Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin YouTube, and blogging. It will also cover the newest social media platforms for small business: Pinterest and Google+. The strategies introduced in this workshop will serve business owners, service providers, non-profits, musicians, authors, and professionals alike. "Build Your Business with Social Media" focuses on utilizing these platforms in an automated system that leverages your efforts, giving you online domination in your industry, without the huge time commitment. Cherilynn Stone is the Dean and Founder of Relationship Marketing Academy as well as a Charter Member of the Alaska Speakers Network.
This workshop is also available via Readytalk to those outside the Anchorage area! Call 907-274-7232 for more details.
DATE: June 13th TIME: 9am-12pm LOCATION: 430 West 7th Ave Ste 110 FEE: $35
Preregistration is required and seats are limited!
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 Thank You Renewing Members
Murray Pacific www.fishermansquay.com/currentuse.htm
907-747-3171
Sitka's marine hardware and sporting goods store. Serving recreational boaters and the commercial fishing fleet
New Archangel Dancers www.newarchangeldancers.com
907-747-5516
Promoting and encouraging interest in Alaska's Russian History and Culture through sharing of ethnic folk dance and song. Old Harbor Books www.oldharborbooks.net
907-747-8808 Retail books Petro Marine Services www.tromarineservices.com/sitka_plant.htm
907-747-3414
Fine Fuels Super Service, Quality Lubricants. Princess Tours www.princess.com
206-336-6000 Russell's 907-747-3395
Outdoor clothing for men and women, since 1950 Russian American Company www.russianamericancompany.com 907-747-3354 The Russian American Company, the Alaska Gallery and Random House carry imported Russian products and made-in-Alaska items. Saline Services LLC 907-747-7889 Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration. Sammies Creations 907-747-2427
Beadwork and Gemstone jewelry Schmolck Mechanical Contractors www.schmolckmechanical.com 907-747-3142 Plumbing, Heating & Refrigeration Scott Insurance Service 907-747-6077
Insurance agency serving Sitka. Sea & Ski Rentals 907-747-3319
Trailer park rentals Seafood Producers Cooperative www.spcsales.com
907-747-5811
SPC is a cooperative of over 500 premier hook & line fishermen who troll the icy-cold, pristine waters of Alaska, harvesting their catch in the open ocean at their peak of quality - one fish at a time. Sea Mart Quality Foods www.seamart.com
907-747-7952
Sitka's largest grocery store. Groceries and sundries, bulk items, videos, bakery, flowers and an eat-in deli with a fabulous view. Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA) www.sitka.net
907-747-2660
Strengthening Sitka's economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting and nurturing appropriate new businesses, and ensuring continued economic diversification. Shaffer & Company CPAS, LLC www.sitkacpa.com
907-738-3218
Serving Sitka and surrounding areas with Professional, Experienced and Dependable Booking, Accounting and Tax Preparation Services. Shee Atika Totem Square Inn www.totemsquare.com
907-747-3693
Rated #1 on the Internet, with views of Sitka Channel and Mt. Edgecumbe. Shee Atika Dock Shack Café www.dockshack.com
907-747-2755 . Shelter Cove Publishing www.sheltercovepublishing.com
907-747-2860
Web and Graphic Design Services. Publisher of Sitka Through Four Seasons. Webmaster for the Sitka Chamber of Commerce site. Sitka School District www.ssd.k12.ak.us 907-747-8622 A treasure in Southeast Alaska. John Sherrod Individual Member Silver Basin www.facebook.com/pages/Silver-Basin-Sitka/147038308652932 907-747-7607
Good things for the home. Silver Bay Seafoods www.silverbayseafoods.com
907-747-7996
The primary vision of SBS is to operate state of the art freezing and processing facilities that maximize quality, opportunity for harvest, and value for the resource. With facilities in Sitka, Craig and Valdez. Sitka Community Development Corporation www.sitkaaffordablehousing.org
907-747-2860
Working to create affordable housing in Sitka Sitka Counseling and Prevention Services, Inc. www.scpsak.org
907-747-3636
Sitka Counseling & Prevention Services is the community behavioral health center for Sitka. |
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 20th Time: 4pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room
Finance Committee MeetingDate: June 12th Time: 4pm Location: Sitka Chamber Board Room August Board Meeting (The Board will not meet in June or July) Date: August 9th 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
June 2012 June 13th through July 11thth
Summer Break - No Chamber Lunch
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 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, contact the Sitka Chamber office for Scholarship opportunities.
July 18th
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Sitka Counceling and Prevention Services
July 22nd
Sitka Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament - Save the date for our 4th Annual Golf Tournament
July 25th
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Mayor Botelho, Alaska's Coastal Management Program
August 2012
August 10th and 11th
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
This weeks newsletter is long! I hope you find it interesting and worth reading. I am down in sunny California until June 20th, but Tammy will be in the office Monday through Friday from 2pm to 4pm. Have a great week!
"He who is of calm and happy nature will hardly feel the pressure of age, but to him who is of an opposite disposition youth and age are equally a burden." - Plato
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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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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.
Sponsor Form
We would like to say thank you to the following businesses that are sponsoring this year's tournament!
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