Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 44790 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 262-9814 Presorted Std. US Postage PAID Soldotna, AK Permit #5 April 2015 Community Partners Soldotna s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna s Future Complimentary Member Breakfast RSVP REQUIRED: May 8 th DIAMOND PLATINUM Breakfast & Benefits Chamber Member Appreciation Breakfast Tuesday, May 12 th ~ 8-9:30 am Soldotna Regional Sports Complex (tickets will be mailed to members) Educational Presentation & Testimonials! Great Networking! FREE BREAKFAST! Membership Renewals GOLD Watch your mailbox this month for your membership renewal packet and invoice! The new membership year runs from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016. We hope to serve your business again this year! SILVER Arby s Aspen Hotels Crowley Petroleum First National Bank Alaska Homer Electric Association Kenai River Foundation Lambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAs Sweeney s Clothing Wells Fargo Bank If you have questions or need to set up a payment plan, please call Katie at 262-9814 or email katie@soldotnachamber.com. The Leading Resource for Business Development and Community Growth Media Partners Mission: To Promote Responsible Growth for Greater Soldotna through Representation, Education and Advocacy for our Members The views and opinions expressed in the advertisements are not necessarily endorsed or reflective of the views of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.
Andy Rash, Events Coordinator Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (907) 262-9814 andy@soldotnachamber.com Welcome New Events Coordinator, Andrew Rash! My name is Andrew Rash. I was born and raised on a small family farm in the Great Smoky Mountains, in Northeast Tennessee. During the past few years, I lived in Memphis, Tennessee, where I attended the University of Memphis Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. In the middle of last year, my partner accepted a job with the City of Soldotna, and we made the exciting (and a little scary!) move to Alaska. I love living in Soldotna, and consider myself lucky to be in such a beautiful area with passionate and upbeat folks! In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family (including my St. Bernard, Lucy), cooking, and taking road trips. I m excited to become even more involved in our community by working with the Chamber and our partners on community events. freshsqueezed fun! Sara Hondel, Visitor Center Coordinator Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (907) 262-9814 sara@soldotnachamber.com Welcome New Visitor Center Coordinator, Sara Hondel! My name is Sara (Burdick) Hondel and I was born and raised in Soldotna, Alaska! I ve lived on the Kenai Peninsula all my life, minus four years when I lived in Plant City, FL with my husband, Gary Hondel. I attended college at both the Kenai Peninsula College and the University of Alaska - Anchorage and hold a Bachelor of Education degree with a minor in history. I ve taught elementary school for ten years, both in the public and private sectors and currently teach language arts to 1st - 4th graders at Grace Lutheran School. My own two daughters have had the privilege to call their teacher, Mom. I have also worked summers at the Soldotna Visitor Center for the past four years. Speaking with visitors and sharing my knowledge about the area has been fun and rewarding. I m very excited to be your new Visitor Center Coordinator and look forward to bringing some new educational ideas to the center, for both adults and youth, alike! Saturday, June 13 th Soldotna/Kenai area businesses Host a Lemonade Stand at your Business! Lemonade Day is a free, fun, business education program that teaches youth ages, 5-17, how to start, own and operate their own business using a lemonade stand. On one day across the country, youth learn fundamental lessons about life, success and themselves. They earn profits, share with charities and stimulate local economies. Learn more at alaska.lemonadeday.org Kids can register online for FREE starting April 1st! Contact: Andy @ 262-9814 or andy@soldotnachamber.com
Welcome New Members! We appreciate your membership referrals. A strong chamber makes a strong community! Please direct membership referrals and questions to Katie at 262-9814 or katie@soldotnachamber.com. AS SEEN AT THE MEMBER BREAKFAST! Twin City Raceway Circle Track Division (907) 394-6006 www.twincityraceway.info Real Estate Alaska, LLC (907) 252-9888 www.kenairiverprivateresidences.com Alaska Island Retreat, LLC (907) 598-9035 www.alaskaislandretreat.com Progress Days Forms Now Available! Download Online or Pick Up at the Chamber Office TODAY! Contact Andy at (907) 262-9814 or andy@soldotnachamber.com visitsoldotna.com/chamber/events/progress-days RENT ME! The Soldotna Chamber now offers a 300 survey keypad polling system that integrates with any PowerPoint presentation. You can anonymously survey your audience and see immediate results on screen. Plus, reports can be produced after your presentation! The Soldotna Chamber is bringing this great survey technology to our members for a great price. To learn more and to rent the Audience Response System for your next event, meeting or presentation, contact the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce at (907) 262-9814 or email katie@soldotnachamber.com. Board of Directors Ryan Kapp, President Edward Jones Investments, 262-6336 Becky Hutchinson - Secretary/Treasurer Alaska USA FCU, 714-4326 Mary Hart GCI, 262-8926 Esther Chambers Century 21 Freedom Realty, 262-1770 Robert Ruffner Kenai Watershed Forum, 260-5449 Sherri Nyitrai Alaska Family Medical Clinic, 262-4357 Steve Manley Wells Fargo Bank, 262-4435 Becky Foster Foster Construction, 262-1609 Shanon Hamrick Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC), 262-5229 Laura West First American Title Insurance Company, 262-5708 Mike Sweeney Sweeney s Clothing, 262-5916 Jim Stogsdill - Past President Fish Happens Guide Service, 262-6118 Linda Murphy - City Council Member City of Soldotna Liaison, 262-1686 Chamber Staff 44790 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669 Ph: (907) 262-9814 - Fax: (907) 262-3566 www.visitsoldotna.com Tami Murray, Executive Director tami@soldotnachamber.com Katie Jacobson, Member Services Coordinator katie@soldotnachamber.com Andrew Rash, Events Coordinator andy@soldotnachamber.com Sara Hondel, Visitor Center Coordinator sara@soldotnachamber.com January Yeager, Project Coordinator january@soldotnachamber.com Sherrie Dahlen, Bookkeeper sherrie@soldotnachamber.com RIVER CITY PULLTABS 131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna (907) 260-6100 Permit #485 Rebecca Hanson, Store Manager January 2015 LUNCHEON SCHEDULE Noon - 1pm *RSVP required in advance for lunch to 262-9814* Tuesday, April 7: Soldotna Downtown Improvement Project and BR&E (Business Retention & Expansion) program - Presented by Stephanie Queen, City of Soldotna Director of Economic Development + Planning at Froso s Restaurant. Tuesday, April 14: St. Jude Kid s Radiothon - Presented by Robyn Sullens, KSRM Radio Group at Froso s Restaurant. Wednesday, April 15: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Update on the Alaska LNG Project at the Kenai Visitor Center. Tuesday, April 21: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Alaska Business Week - Presented by Nicole Schuh at Froso s Restaurant. Tuesday, April 28: Central Peninsula Hospital Update - Presented by CEO, Rick Davis at Froso s Restaurant. Call 262-9814 to RSVP in advance for the luncheon you wish to attend! Lunch cost is $15. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. **If you re interested in being a featured speaker for a Soldotna Chamber Luncheon, contact January at 262-9814 or email january@soldotnachamber.com ** Let s Connect! Connect With Us on These Social Media Websites Facebook Pinterest Instagram Google + Foursquare Yelp Clip Me Out!
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Farmer s Markets Calling all Vendors! Central Kenai Peninsula Farmers Market Saturdays, 10 am to 2 pm starting May 30 Soldotna, Kenai Spur Hwy and E. Corral Contact: Clayton Hillhouse, 252-6177 Farmers Fresh Market Tuesday, 3 6 pm starting June 2 Kenai Peninsula Food Bank Contact: Dan Funk, 260-5295 or 382-0210 Kenai Saturday Market Saturdays, 10 am 5 pm Kenai Visitor Center, 11471 Kenai Spur Hwy Contact: Louanne, 283-1991 Applications available at: Kenai Visitor Center Soldotna Wednesday Market Wednesdays, 11 am 5 pm starting June 3 Soldotna Creek Park Contact: Annette Villa, 252-7264 Applications available: Soldotna Chamber Submit & Vote Online at: www.alaska.org/photo-contest