Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 44790 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669 (907) 262-9814 ~ www.visitsoldotna.com Presorted Std. US Postage PAID Soldotna, AK Permit #5 November 2016 Community Partners Soldotna s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna s Future DIAMOND PLATINUM GOLD Board of Directors Slate of Candidates The slate of candidates was voted on by the Soldotna Chamber Board of Directors at the October board meeting, and is being sent out for ratification by the general membership. The new board directors will be seated at the January 2017 board meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Executive Director, Tami Murray at (907) 262-9814 or tami@soldotnachamber.com. The 2017 Soldotna Chamber Board of Directors Slate of Candidates: 3 Year Term: Becky Hutchinson - Alaska USA FCU Becky Foster - Foster Construction Steve Manley - Wells Fargo Bank Front Row L-R: Ryan Kapp, Esther Chambers, Laura West, Steve Manley, Becky Hutchinson, Kelli Johnson. Back Row L-R: Robert Ruffner, Linda Murphy, Mary Hart, Shanon Davis, Jim Stogsdill, Becky Foster, Sara Crapuchettes Five board of director positions are up for re-appointment in 2017: (2) One year seats and (3) Three year seats 1 Year Term: Ryan Kapp - Edward Jones Investments John Tuttle - US Postal Service SILVER Advanced Physical Therapy Alaska Communications Altman, Rogers & Co. CPAs Arby s Aspen Hotels Crowley Petroleum First National Bank Alaska Lambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAs Wells Fargo Bank The Soldotna Chamber Office will be closed on November 24 & 25 to observe the holiday with our family & friends! Media Partners These businesses have made a commitment to the community of Soldotna by supporting the Chamber s mission: To Promote Responsible Growth for Greater Soldotna through Representation, Education and Advocacy for our Members. Important local community events, such as Progress Days, Peninsula Winter Games, Music in the Park, Shop Local campaigns and more, wouldn t be possible without the support of our Community Partners! The views and opinions expressed in member advertisements within this publication are not necessarily endorsed or reflective of the views of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.
Connect Over Lunch soldotna chamber of commerce 44790 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669 Ph: (907) 262-9814 - Fax: (907) 262-3566 www.visitsoldotna.com staff Wednesday, Nov 2: Joint Chamber Luncheon Leslie Fritz Krusen - VP of Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) Location: Kenai Visitor Center RSVP required to the Kenai Chamber, 283-1991 or online Tuesday, Nov 8th: No Chamber Luncheon This Week Election Day - Go Vote! To find your polling place, visit elections.alaska. gov/vi_where.php Tuesday, Nov 15: Joint Chamber Luncheon Update on Oil and Gas for the Kenai Peninsula Borough Benefits and Opportunities by John Hendrix - Chief Oil and Gas Advisor to the Governor + Challenges and Risks by Larry Persily - Oil and Gas Advisor for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Former Federal Coordinator, Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects Location: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex RSVP required to the Soldotna Chamber, 262-9814 or online Tuesday, Nov 22: Soldotna Chamber Luncheon Hospice of the Kenai Peninsula - Managing Grief During the Holidays Location: Froso s Restaurant RSVP required to the Soldotna Chamber at 262-9814 or online Tuesday, Nov 29: Soldotna Chamber Luncheon Speaker TBD + Student of the Month Awards Location: Froso s Restaurant RSVP required to the Soldotna Chamber at 262-9814 or online Let s Connect! Connect With Us on These Social Media Websites New! T witter Facebook Pinterest Instagram Google + Foursquare Yelp Tami Murray Executive Director tami@soldotnachamber.com Katie Jacobson Membership Development Coordinator katie@soldotnachamber.com Andrew Rash Events + Programs Coordinator andy@soldotnachamber.com Sara Hondel Tourism + Education Coordinator sara@soldotnachamber.com RIVER CITY PULLTABS Rebecca Hanson, Store Manager 131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna (907) 260-6100 Permit #485 board of Directors Steve Manley, President Wells Fargo Bank (907) 262-4435 Jim Stogsdill Fish Happens Guide Service (907) 262-6118 Sara Crapuchettes (907) 420-3102 Becky Foster Foster Construction (907) 262-1609 Ryan Kapp Edward Jones Investments (907) 262-6336 Mary Hart GCI (907) 262-8926 Robert Ruffner Kenai Watershed Forum (907) 260-5449 Esther Chambers CENTURY 21 Realty Solutions Freedom Realty (907) 262-1770 Kelli Johnson Aspen Hotels (907) 260-7736 Becky Hutchinson Alaska USA FCU (907) 714-4326 Laura West First American Title Insurance Company, (907) 262-5708 Shanon Davis Kenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC), (907) 262-5229 Linda Murphy City Council Representative City of Soldotna (907) 262-1686 The Chamber Newsletter is published monthly by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce. To place an ad/insert: email your 8.5 x 11 B&W pdf file to katie@ soldotnachamber.com by the 20th of the previous month to be included. Newsletter Layout & Design by: Katie Jacobson
Need Marketing Help? Did you know Soldotna Chamber members receive FREE Tech Help? Receive advice on your website, email, social media and more! If I can t help you, I ll connect you to a member business that can. Contact me for a FREE Consult & Training Session! Welcome New Members! Membership + Marketing Katie Jacobson (907) 262-9814 katie@soldotnachamber.com If opportunity doesn t knock, build a door. ~ Milton Berle Kahtnu Flatts Inn 907-283-6651 Standerfer Stoneworks 907-260-3997 Alaska Enterprise Solutions - Local Xerox Authorized Dealer 907-953-6181 Know someone who could benefit from Joining the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center? Let us know! We are excited to be ambassadors in our community everyday and look forward to helping them grow their business or organization. Contact Katie with any ideas or questions! Don t forget... It s better to do one thing well than ten things poorly. 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. AS SEEN AT Chamber Events!
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