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Soldotna Chamber of Commerce44790 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669(907) 262-9814
Community Partners“Soldotna’s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna’s Future”
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May 2014
Arby’sAspen Hotels
First National Bank AlaskaHomer Electric Association
Kenai River Professional Guide Association
Lambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAsSweeney’s Clothing
TesoroWells Fargo Bank
Breakfast & BenefitsChamber Member Appreciation Breakfast
Learn how to best utilize your Member Benefits!
ComplimentaryMember Breakfast
RSVP Required by May 6
Great NetworkiNG!Free BreakFaSt!
Tuesday, May 13 ~ 8-9:30 amSoldotna Regional Sports Complex
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Receive a One-Hour Consultation with Katie for FREE with your membership! Call 262-9814 for details.
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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.
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Host a Lemonade Stand at your Business!
It’s Free!
Learn more at alaska.lemonadeday.orgKids can register to participate starting April 1st!
Deadline for Businesses to sign-up - May 28th
Contact: January at 262-9814 or email [email protected]
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For a complete list of local events or to submit your event to our calendar, visit our Community Calendar @ visitsoldotna.com!
May 1: HEA Annual Meeting and Events - 10am, Nikiski Plant Dedication Ceremony; 11am to 3pm, Generation Facility Tours of the Nikiski Plant and Bernice Lake Plant; 6pm, 64th Annual Meeting of the Members. For full details visit: www.homerelectric.com.
May 1-3: The The Triumvirate Theater presents: The Odd Couple. More info call: Angie at 394-2600.
May 2-4: 29th Annual Sport, Rec & Trade Show at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Fri. 3-7pm, Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. More info at: www.kenaisportshow.com.
May 3-4: Youth Game Warden Camp at the Kenai Refuge - Fun, hands on camp for current 4th & 5th graders. Space is limited. Contact Refuge Officer Kelly Modla at 260-2851 or [email protected] for more info and to sign up.
May 3-31: Garden Club May Workshops - Every Saturday in May. Different topics are offered and pre-registration is required. For full details visit: www.cenpengardenclub.org.
May 10: 8th Annual KPBA Wine Tasting - 7pm at the Kenai Visitor Center. Presented by the Kenai Peninsula Builders Association & Kelly Griebel, Century 21 - Freedom Realty. A special evening of fine wine tasting, elegant appetizers and entertainment by 150 Grit. More info & tickets, call: 283-8071.
May 13: Breakfast & Benefits ~ Chamber Appreciation Breakfast - 8 to 9:30 am at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. RSVP to 262-9814 is Due No Later than May 6th.
May 15-18: Annual Kenai Peninsula Birding Festival - designed for birders of all ages and levels with activities ranging from guided float trips and youth art contests to guided walks and workshops. For more info: www.kenaibirdfest.com or find us on Facebook!
May 17: Out of the Darkness Community Walk by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Walk will take place at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Registration and check in: 9 am. Walk starts: 10 am. www.outofthedarkness.org
May 23-26: Free Memorial Day Camping for Veterans at Centennial Campground - enjoy FREE camping, day use and boat launch with appropriate military/veteran ID card or DD214. For more info call: Soldotna Parks & Rec at 714-1210.
May 31: 23rd Annual Midnight Sun Safari Club Banquet at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. For more info and tickets visit: www.kenaisci.org.
May 31: Stream Watch Volunteer Training - 10 am to 4pm. For more info and to sign up visit kenaiwatershed.org or call Lisa at 260-5449.
CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER STAFF44790 Sterling Hwy.Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone (907) 262-9814 Fax (907) 262-3566
www.soldotnachamber.com
Michelle GlavesExecutive Director
January YeagerProject Coordinator
Katie JacobsonMember Services [email protected]
Tami MurrayVisitor Center Coordinator
Sherrie Dahlen Bookkeeper
RIVER CITY PULLTABS 131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna
Rebecca Hanson - Store Manager #485
2014 Board of DirectorsRyan Kapp, President
Edward Jones Investments, 262-6336
Jim Stogsdill - Past PresidentFish Happens Guide Service, 262-6118
Becky Hutchinson - Secretary/TreasurerAlaska USA FCU, 714-4326
Mary HartGCI, 262-8926
Esther ChambersCentury 21 Freedom Realty, 262-1770
Robert RuffnerKenai Watershed Forum, 260-5449
Sherri NyitraiAlaska Family Medical Clinic, 262-4357
Steve ManleyWells Fargo Bank, 262-4435
Becky FosterFoster Construction, 262-1609
Shanon HamrickKenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing
Council (KPTMC), 262-5229
Laura West First American Title Insurance Company,
262-5708
Mike SweeneySweeney’s Clothing, 262-5916
Linda Murphy - City Council MemberCity of Soldotna Liaison, 262-1686
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WE’RE SOCIAL Let’s Connect!
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Visitor Season is Here!
Things are already starting to pick up around town!Make sure you’re ready for the summer season and market your business with
the Soldotna Visitor Center.
2014 Visitor Guides Available:Get your copy today at the Soldotna Visitor Center or pick one up at a participating location on the Kenai Peninsula. Contact me if you’d like a box of guides for your business!
Annual Accommodations Tour:At the end of May, the Soldotna Visitor Staff and myself will be visiting member lodges, inns and B&B’s on our Annual Accommodations Tour. This tour helps us to become more familiar with your business and what amenities you have to offer visitors. If you are interested in having us tour your location, please let me know.
New! Ivory Collection on Display:We have a new ivory collection on loan in the Visitor Center from Mr. James Kunkle. It includes carved ivory, baleen baskets and mammoth tusks for all to enjoy and view. Stop by to see this wonderful collection that was accumulated over 20 years, while Kunkle was a Kenai resident.
New! Rack Card Displays:The Visitor Center has gotten a face lift with the addition of our new wood rack card stands. Visitors can easily find information on your business and enjoy our wildlife displays all at the same time!
Tami Murray, Visitor Center Coordinator(907) 262-9814 or [email protected]
Online Availability ProgramDon’t Wait! Login at www.a1avl.com/soldotna and
post your fishing & lodging openings NOW!
We receive inquiries every day from visitors wanting to book with you!
The Availability Program provides a calendar listing of openings from member businesses for visitors/guests. It appears on visitsoldotna.com and in our Visitor Center. This is a great, FREE resource for
getting the word out about your openings! For more info and a how-to guide, call 262-9814.
May 2014 - LUNCHEON SCHEDULENOON - 1pM
*** please RSVp in advance for lunch to (907) 262-9814 ***Tuesday, May 6: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Legislative Wrap-Up at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.
Tuesday, May 13: No Chamber Luncheon - Join us at the 2nd Annual Breakfast & Benefits Member Appreciation event! Soldotna Chamber members Only. RSVP required to 262-9814 by May 6th.
Tuesday, May 20: Speaker TBD - plus Soldotna Scholarships will be awarded at Froso’s Restaurant.
Tuesday, May 27: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Jack Gerard, Pres. & CEO of American Petroleum Institute at the Kenai Visitor Center.
Call 262-9814 or RSVp online for the luncheon you wish to attend!Lunch cost is $15.00. Luncheon punch cards are available for purchase.
Meetings are free to attend and open to the public.
Membership RenewalsThe new membership year runs from
July 2014 - July 2015.
We hope to serve your business again this year and appreciate your membership!
Please remit payment by: June 30, 2014
Let’s pledge to be a “100% Chamber Community” in 2014! We invite every licensed area business to be a Soldotna Chamber Member. Support the organization that supports business.
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Katie Jacobson, Member Services Coordinator(907) 262-9814 or [email protected]
The new membership year starts on July 1st. Be sure your listing is up-to-date and you are taking advantage of all your chamber benefits!
Membership Update
Welcome New Members!Hungry Moose B&B
(907) 262-4176vrbo.com/374680
Professional Home I.V., Inc.(907) 262-8737prohomeiv.com
Osmar Racing and Tours(907) 740-1249
osmarracingandtours.com
Sikorski Consulting(907) 262-4949
Five Star Realty, LLC(907) 262-2445
www.buyfivestarak.com
Sterling Community Center(907) 262-7224
sterlingcommunityclub.com
KKNI 105.3 Eagle Rock Radio(907) 598-1053
www.eagle1053.com
Coastal Painting(907) 283-4422
Twin Rocks Enterprises, Inc.Tree Services
(907) [email protected]’s Happening!
January Yeager, Projects & Events Coordinator(907) 262-9814 or [email protected]
Upcoming Chamber Events!
Breakfast & Benefits - May 13th Lemonade Day - June 14th
Progress Days - July 26th & 27thAnnual Pie Auction - October 18th
The busy summer season is near! Don’t forget to add your events to the community calendar. Go to
visitsoldotna.com to add it online or email details to: [email protected]
Customize & Update Your Chamber Directory Webpage
Spring is a great time to make updates to your member profile with the Chamber. Make sure that customers have up-to-date information about your business by completing and updating your chamber webpage today!
How to Edit Your Custom Webpage:Navigate to www.visitsoldotna.com and enter your MEMBER LOGIN at the bottom left of the page (please contact us if you don’t know your credentials). Once logged in, navigate to the SETTINGS tab to make changes to each different section of your company profile.
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We Welcome You!
Come See Us As We WereSoldotna Historical Society & Museum - Opening May 15!
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