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“The Leading Resource for Business Development and Community Growth in the Greater Soldotna Area”
APRIL 2017
Quarterly Membership
BreakfastTuesday, April 18th
8 - 9:30 amSoldotna Regional Sports Complex
“A Crash Course in Effective Digital
Marketing”
NEW!
Claim & Edit Your Google Business Listing•Learn How to Google Image Search Like a Pro + FREE resources for •creative commons stock photos, icons, vectors, and moreFree Software for Photo Editing, Poster Creation, & Social Media Graphics•Social Media Apps that save you time & headaches•Email Marketing Software•Short URL and QR code generators for your business, special event, etc.•Online Learning Resources for you and your employees to learn on the job•
EnjOY BREAkFAST On US AnD SPICE UP YOUR SkILLS EvERY QUARTER.A nEw TOPIC & SPEAkER AT EvERY wORkSHOP!
Instructors: Soldotna Chamber Staff, katie jacobson & Andy Rash
FREE to Attend, RSvP Required! Register online @
http://bit.do/djraS or call (907) 262-9814
Let’s Connect!
Connect With Us on These Social Media Websites
Facebook•Pinterest•Instagram•Google +•Foursquare•Yelp•Twitter•
April Luncheon ScheduleWednesday, Apr 5: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Caelus Energy AlaskaLocation: Kenai Visitor & Cultural Center
Tuesday, Apr 11: Soldotna Chamber Luncheon - KPEDD - Winter Economic UpdateLocation: Froso’s Family Dining
Tuesday, Apr 18: Soldotna Chamber Member’s Morning Buzz Workshop - 8 to 9:30 am (no luncheon)Location: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
Tuesday, Apr 25: Crime Stoppers of the Kenai Peninsula, Ed Beddow plus Student of the Month AwardsLocation: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
Advanced RSVP Required to (907) 262-9814 or online!
staffTami Murray
Executive [email protected]
Katie JacobsonMembership Development Coordinator
Andrew HeuiserEvents + Programs [email protected]
Sara HondelTourism + Education Coordinator
RIVER CITY PULLTABSRebecca Hanson, Store Manager131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna
(907) 260-6100Permit #485
Jim StogsdillChamber Board
President(907) 262-6118
Ryan Kapp - Past President
Edward Jones Investments
(907) 262-6336
Mary HartGCI
(907) 262-8926
Esther ChambersCENTURY 21 Realty
Solutions Freedom Realty(907) 262-1770
Becky HutchinsonAlaska USA FCU(907) 714-4326
Becky FosterFoster Construction
(907) 262-1609
Laura West First American Title Insurance Company
(907) 262-5708
Shanon DavisKenai Peninsula
Tourism Marketing Council (KPTMC) (907) 262-5229
John TuttleUS Post Office,
Soldotna Postmaster(907) 262-4760
Leslie CottrellKenai River Suites & King Salmondeaux
Lodge(907) 262-1992
Linda MurphyCity Council Rep, City of Soldotna(907) 262-1686
board of Directors
soldotna chamber of commerce
44790 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669Ph: (907) 262-9814 - Fax: (907) 262-3566
www.visitsoldotna.com
ConneCtover LunCh
The Chamber Newsletter is published monthly by the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.
Current Soldotna Chamber Members may place a flyer in the month of their choice by emailing:
One Page - 8.5 x 11 B&W high res. pdf to [email protected] by the 20th of the previous month to be included. Call for more details at 262-9814!
Design: Katie Jacobson - Printed on a Xerox Workcentre 7845
Welcome New Members !The Wilson Agency
(907) 277-1616www.thewilsonagency.com
Alaska Boat Rentals
(907) 260-1955www.akboatrental.com
Coldwell Banker - Best Properties, The Halcyon Group
(907) 252-7950www.wesellalaska.com
Know a business that could benefit from a chamber membership? Let us know!
(907) 262-9814
Units Available:20-40 ft. container sales20 & 40 ft. Connex containers on site and off siteNew 10x30 or 10x15 unitsOpen & Covered storage for RVs, BoatsMini StorageFile Storage Cabinets
Offering Secure Storage:Manager & Office on SitePerimeter fence, electric gate, video surveillance, keypad coded access & well lit units, Senior Discounts
Open 7 days/week - 24 hr access(907) 262-4771
Mile 19.5 K-Beach Rd. Soldotnajb-storage.com
J~B STOR N’ LOK INC.
Member Insert
Membership + Marketing
Katie Jacobson(907) 262-1337 ext. 13
FREE TECH HELP!
Did you know Soldotna Chamber members receive FREE Tech
Help? Receive a free consult on your
website, email, social media and more!
If I can’t help you, I’ll connect you with a
Chamber member who can! Contact me today
to schedule a FREE consultation.
Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.
- Jamais Cascio
Membership Renewals 2017-2018
Soldotna Chamber Membership Renewal Invoices are enclosed with this mailing!
Be sure to verify your billing email address on file with us, as we will be sending out renewal reminders by email after the April mailing. Membership is due no later than July 1, 2017.
The new membership year runs from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2018. We hope to serve your business again this year and appreciate your membership! If you have any questions about your membership dues or benefits, please call Katie at (907) 262-9814 ext. 13 or [email protected].
We invite every licensed area business to be a Soldotna Chamber Member. Be a part of the organization that supports business!
Pay youR BIll onlIne!
eaSy. FaSt. SeCuRe.
We accept all major credit cards or PayPal. You do not have to have a Paypal account in
order to pay online.
Simply login to your Member admin!
Big Changes in 2017?
Be sure to keep us informed!
If you have had a change of address, phone, etc or
change in staff, please let us know.
We want to guarantee you get the most out of your membership and receive
our communications. Contact us today or login to your member admin to make your updates now.
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tourism + education
Sara Hondel(907) 262-1337 ext. 15
“Take nothing but memories, leave nothing but footprints.”- Chief Seattle
Thank You kSRM Radio GRoup & MaTT WilSon!
For hosting a tour of the radio station and allowing our Student ambassadors to experience some air
time during their March field trip.
2017 Accommodation TourMay 30th - June 9th
We’re currently seeking members who run accommodations with fishing, bed and breakfasts,
cabins, hostels, lodges, resorts, inns, hotels, vacation homes, and etc. or charter offices and other fishing
related businesses, as well as, restaurants who would be interested in hosting a small tour of about 2-4
chamber staff around your property/business.
The accommodation tour is valuable to the staff, as it a visual representation of your business. This is your opportunity to share with us any new building projects or openings in your accommodation calendar, and it,
also, gives us the chance to ask specific questions about your business, to deliver Soldotna Visitor Guides, if you need them, and/or to pick up rack cards or business cards to restock the Visitor Center for the summer.
If you are interested in participating in this year’s tour, please contact Sara at [email protected] or call 262-9814 before May 24, 2017!
Important Deadlines:
Student Ambassador Program Applications Due: April 28th
GIVE BACK. Packs! Applications Due: May 1st
Accommodation Tour Sign-Up Deadline:May 24th
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Register Online Now!
June 10, 2017Workshops & More Details - Coming in May!
alaska.lemonadeday.org
Call for Vendors!Vendors can now sign-up & pay online for the following Summer activities @ visitsoldotna.com
Wednesday Market Booth• Progress Days Booth•
Progress Days Parade entry•
Easy. Fast. Secure
Questions? Call andy at (907) 262-9814 [email protected]
Sign up online today!
Presorted Std.US Postage
PAIDSoldotna, AK
Permit #5
Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center44790 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-9814 ~ www.visitsoldotna.com
“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.”
Community Partners“Soldotna’s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna’s Future”
GOLD
SILVER
Media Partners
DIAMOND
PLATINUM
Advanced Physical TherapyAlaska Communications
Altman, Rogers & Co. CPAsArby’s
Aspen Hotels
Crowley PetroleumFirst National Bank Alaska
Lambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAsWells Fargo Bank
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!
