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“The Leading Resource for Business Development and Community Growth in the Greater Soldotna Area”
MARCH 2017
(907) 262-9814visitsoldotna.com
UpCoMing EvEnts
26th Annual st. patrick’s Day paradeFriday, March 17th at 4:30 pm
* Parade line-up at Bailey’s Furniture - 3:15 - 4pm * Parade starts: 4:30 pm
Route goes down the Kenai Spur Hwy towards Walgreens (best viewing from the right side of the road)
view the Chamber’s online Community
Calendar
bit.do/soldotnacalendar
Let’s Connect!
Connect With Us on These Social Media Websites
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March Luncheon scheduleWednesday, March 1: Joint Chamber Luncheon - Kenai peninsula Borough Mayor, Mike navarreLocation: Kenai Visitor Center - Call 283-1991 to RSVP!
tuesday, March 7: Alaska Department of Corrections & soldotna police Department - Law Enforcement UpdateLocation: Froso’s Family Dining - Call 262-9814 or go online to RSVP!
tuesday, March 14: tBD
tuesday, March 21: Alaska state troopersLocation: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex - Call 262-9814 or go online to RSVP!
March 21st - 1:30 to 3pm** FREE Background Check Workshop - Registration required! **
tuesday, March 28: soldotna Chamber student of the Month Awards & spotlight on Member BusinessesLocation: Froso’s Family Dining - Call 262-9814 or go online to RSVP!
staffTami Murray
Executive [email protected]
Katie JacobsonMembership Development Coordinator
Andrew RashEvents + 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 !Alaska Gasline Development
Corporation(907) 330-6300www.agdc.us
The Flats Bistro(907) 335-1010
www.theflatsbistro.com
Kenai Wildlife CabinsSterling
(907) 202-2156kenaiwildlifecabins.com
Know a business that could benefit from a chamber membership? Let us know!
(907) 262-9814
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 advice 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.
“It’s better to make mistakes while trying something new than not try anything at all.”
- Alexandra Friedman
Membership Renewals -Emailing Out in April 2017
Soldotna Chamber Membership Renewals will be sent out in April! Be sure to update your billing email address on
file, as we will be sending out renewals by email!
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, please call Katie at 262-1337 ext. 13 or email [email protected].
We invite every licensed area business to be a Soldotna Chamber Member. Be a part of the organization that supports business!
Help! I don’t know what to post on social media for my business.Sound familiar? Here is a simple posting schedule from GroSocial
Day of the Week
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Theme
Big Ideas
Humor
Interaction
Current News
Giving Back
Day in the Life
Education
Simple Social Media Posting Schedule
You CAn PAY YouR Bill online!
eASY. FASt. SeCuRe.
Example
Share expert advice or a short quote.
Share a comic, humorous image, meme
Ask a question or host a giveaway
Share positive news about your business, industry or community
Feature customers, launch a giveaway or make a coupon available
Share candid photos from your business or feature an employee
Tell people about your product/service, what it can do for them and how to use it better.
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Co-op trade show Advertising
The Great Alaska Sportsman Show - Anchorage
March 30 - April 2, 2017the soldotna Chamber of Commerce & visitor Center will have a booth at the great
Alaska sportsman show. if you’d like to participate in any of the following advertising opportunities, contact sara at (907) 262-9814 or [email protected].
tourism + education
Sara Hondel(907) 262-1337 ext. 15
The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves. The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others.
- Simon Sinek
Thank You Tesoro!For hosting a tour of the Kenai Refinery
for the soldotna Chambers student
ambassadors!
Don’t forget to Apply!
Soldotna Chamber Scholarships
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce offers several academic scholarships each year to students in our community. Scholarships are
available to both high school seniors & currently enrolled college/tech
school students.
Download the application online!www.visitsoldotna.com
High School Senior Scholarship•Current College/Tech School •ScholarshipVera Howarth Memorial Scholarship•
If you have any questions, please contact Sara at 262-9814 or
Application Deadline:Friday, March 24, 2017
by 5 pm
1) Send 100 Rack Cards or Brochures to the show with us to be displayed and distributed. Cost = $25.00 (space is limited to the first 20 members to sign-up)
2) In kind donation of services to be raffled off at the booth (i.e. fishing trip, lodging, etc.) Cost = gift certificate you provide the chamber
3) plinko! game prize Donations - see next page for details!
** Deadline: March 27, 2017 **
Availability Program
The online Availability Program provides a calendar listing of vacancies for visitors! this is a great, FREE resource for you to
get the word out about what your business has to offer!
ALL lodging, activities and charters are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this FREE program! Let us know if you need
help signing up for an account or need a tutorial on how to use the system.
Prize Donations
Needed!
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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!
