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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
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Working for Alaska Business
Curtis W. Thayer President and CEO
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
Why we exist
Chamber profile
Our history Formed in 1952 before Alaska was a state for the purpose of promoting commerce in Alaska.
Our vision To be the leading voice advancing Alaska Business.
Our mission To promote a healthy business environment in Alaska.
Our membership 650+ member companies with 100,000+ employees and 30+ Local Alaska Chambers
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
We protect your interests
Standing up for business
Access Influence Protection
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
Our leadership Board of Directors Governed by a volunteer board of directors, the Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by membership dues. It is not a government agency and receives no tax dollars.
Committees The Chamber maintains the following committees to help achieve the its mission.
• Executive Committee
• Finance Committee
• Legislative Affairs Committee
• Events Committee
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
Business advocacy
Pro-Business Alaska Business Report Card
Alaska Business Political Action Committee
We work for you
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
Our priorities for 2017
Federal Priorities • Support oil and gas exploration and
development in Alaska’s federal areas including; the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA), Cook Inlet, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)
• Support repeal or reform of the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
State Priorities • Support reduction of spending to
sustainable levels
• Support comprehensive workers’ compensation reform
Issues affecting Alaska’s business climate
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
Workers’ Compensation It’s been a long road
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• Long-time Alaska Chamber priority
• Last major reform occurred in 2005
• Re-invigorated committee held several meetings over the year to identify priorities
• Recommendations approved by the Alaska Chamber at 2016 Fall Forum
• Currently in the bill drafting phase
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Workers’ Compensation Improving the system
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• Improve Administrative Efficiencies
• Reduce Medical Costs & Improve Medical Outcomes
• Revise the Dispute Resolution / Legal Process
• Replace the Reemployment Benefits System
• Address Legal Decisions and Precedent
• Restructure Indemnity Benefits
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The Voice of Alaska Business Juneau Chamber of Commerce Presentation on 3/23/17
We follow state and federal legislation important to our members
Legislative Advocacy
Standing up for business • The Chamber speaks with a strong and
credible voice for business.
• We stand behind pro-business legislation and advocate for issues that affect you.
• We ensure the Voice of Alaska Business is heard in Juneau and Washington D.C.
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Federal Priorities
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Alaska Business Week A crash course in business
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2017 Alaska Business Week Get involved in the 2017 program on July 15-22 at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska.
• Register your high school student
• Sponsor
• Mentor
• Volunteer
For more information contact Nicole Schuh at (907) 278-2744 or [email protected]
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It’s your Chamber
Business Networking
Information and Insight
Sponsorship Opportunities
Get the most value out of membership
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Find us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
We’re social
Social Media The Alaska Chamber has a presence on a number of social networking sites. Join our Facebook and Twitter page to stay up to date with all the Chamber’s news and events.
• facebook.com/alaskachamber
• twitter.com/alaskachamber
• linkedin.com/company/alaska-state-chamber
• youtube.com/user/alaskachamber
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Alaska Chamber Lorem webdesign & development
Send us a message
E-mail You can contact me at [email protected] or call me directly at
(907) 278-2739
Our address 471 West 36 Avenue, Suite 201 Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Our contact information
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On the web alaskachamber.com facebook.com/alaskachamber twitter.com/alaskachamber
linkedin.com/company/alaska-state-chamber
youtube.com/user/alaskachamber