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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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Arby’sAspen Hotels

First National Bank AlaskaHomer Electric Association

Kenai River FoundationLambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAs

Sweeney’s ClothingWells Fargo Bank

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September 2014

The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce’s ONLY fundraising event of the year!An evening of great food, drinks and fun!

Tickets - $50 each or Purchase a Table of 6 for $300(includes dinner, drinks & entertainment)

** You may contribute by attending, baking a dessert or making a prize donation **

Please return the enclosed donation form and have items delivered to the chamber NO LATER than Friday, October 10th. We appreciate your contribution to the 20th Annual Chamber Pie Auction!

A Spooky Good Time -Wear Your Costume!

20th Annual Pie & Dessert Auction

Spookalicious

Saturday, October 18thSoldotna Regional Sports Complex

Doors Open @ 5pm

ReSeRve YouR TickeTS Now!

For a complete list of local events and more details, please visit the Community Calendar @ www.visitsoldotna.com.

CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER STAFF44790 Sterling Hwy.Soldotna, AK 99669

Phone (907) 262-9814 Fax (907) 262-3566

www.soldotnachamber.com

Michelle GlavesExecutive Director

michelle@soldotnachamber.com

January YeagerProject Coordinator

january@soldotnachamber.com

Katie JacobsonMember Services Coordinatorkatie@soldotnachamber.com

Tami MurrayVisitor Center Coordinator

tami@soldotnachamber.com

Sherrie Dahlen Bookkeeper

sherrie@soldotnachamber.com

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

Let’s Connect!

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Member Insert

Don’t forget to add your events to the community calendar. Go to visitsoldotna.com to add it online or email details to:

katie@soldotnachamber.com

It’s Easy & You Can Reach A Larger Audience!!

ELECTION DATESTO REMEMBER

2014 is an election year of big decisions, so make sure your

voice is heard. Mark your calendar and encourage others to

do the same!

October 7th – Local Election > City & Borough

November 4th – General Election

Voting locations, hours, candidate information, and much more can be found on the State of Alaska Division of Elections

webpage at www.elections.alaska.gov

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September 2014 LUNCHeON SCHeDULe

NOON - 1pm*** Please RSVP in advance for lunch to (907) 262-9814 ***

Wednesday, September 3: Joint Chamber Luncheon – Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayoral Candidate Forum at the Kenai Visitor Center.

tuesday, September 9: Joint Chamber Luncheon – City of Soldotna Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

tuesday, September 16: Joint Chamber Luncheon – Kenai Peninsula Borough Propositions A & B. Plus, the KPTMC Stay and Play Raffle Winner will be announced at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Wednesday, September 17: Joint Chamber Luncheon – Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Candidate Forum at the Kenai Visitor Center.

tuesday, September 23: A.R.E Alaska Resource Education at Froso’s Restaurant.

tuesday, September 30: Alaska Minimum Wage Increase, Ballot Measure 3 at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex.

Call 262-9814 or register @ visitsoldotna.com to rSVp 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.

We appreciate your membership and are here to serve your business!

Clip Me Out!

Katie Jacobson, Member Services Coordinator(907) 262-9814 or katie@soldotnachamber.com

Membership Corner

Technology Got You Down?

Confused?Need Help?

CALL KATIE!

Receive a FREE 1-hour Tech

Consultation with your membership!

Get help with your website, email,

Facebook and more!

The guide is distributed to over 60,000 visitors. We hand out the guides at a variety of travel and trade shows (in state and Lower 48), send them to over 150 locations statewide, including the Anchorage Airport and Saturday Market, and mail out over 15,000 to qualified leads.

• ALL GLOSSY pages

• Informative articles

• Maximum Exposure for your Business

• Proven Visitor Resource

• Members Only Publication

• Website Banners for Sale, plus receive a discount when you buy both!

2015 Soldotna Visitor Guide AdvertisingA Reliable Source for Reaching New and Returning Visitors!

Watch your mailbox for the Visitor Guide info packet with more details & pricing !!!

Welcome New Members!

Alaska Guides (907) 720-3169

www.fishalaskaguides.com

Irene’s Lodge(907) 283-4501

www.ireneslodge.com

Kenai Peninsula Women on Target

(907) 262-9592Like us on Facebook!

Peninsula Center Mall(907) 260-4438

Like us on Facebook!

<< SMART TECH For Your Business>>

QR CodesWhat is it?A QR Code is a two-dimensional barcode consisting of a black & white pixel pattern which allows you to encode up to a few hundred characters. Today’s smart phones and tablets are able to recognize and decode QR’s and display the content they are linked to on your smart phone or tablet device. QR stands for Quick Response.

How do I use it for my business?A QR Code can be created to link to any online content you choose! Businesses & organizations can benefit from QR Codes by adding them to any of their marketing materials, such as posters, business cards, catalogs, and more. The code can link to any digital content like websites, videos, PDFs, image galleries or contact details and much more!

Note: Your customers must have a QR Code Scanner App on their device in order to read the QR code you create. How do I create a QR Code for FREE?It’s easy & FREE!!! Check out these websites for help!

http://qrcode.kaywa.com (*my favorite*)•http://www.qrcode-monkey.com• http://www.qr-code-generator.com• http://www.qrstuff.com/• http://www.the-qrcode-generator.com• http://goqr.me• Go ahead, Scan Me! >>>>>>>>

Oil & GasOutstanding Business - SAE Exploration

Outstanding Support Business - Peak Oilfield ServicesOutstanding Individual - Jim Udelhoven

Commercial Fishing Outstanding Fish Processor - Pacific Star Seafoods, Inc.

Outstanding Support Business - Resources for All Alaskans (RFAA)Outstanding Individuals - The Barnes Family

TourismOutstanding Business - Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Outstanding Support Business - Stream WatchOutstanding Individual - Bryan Zak

Don Gilman Service to the Community Award

Mike Sweeney

Congratulations to the Industry Appreciation Day Award Winners!

New!ChamberMember Benefit

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 THE MEMBER BREAKFAST IN

MAY 2014!

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.

Contact us today to learn more!

Michelle Glaves, Executive Director accepting on behalf of Mike Sweeney

The Barnes Family

Jim Udelhoven

SAE Exploration

Peak Oilfield Services

Bryan Zak

Resources for All Alaskans (RFAA)

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies