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November 2017
3 Year Term: • Jerry Herring, Central Alaska Engineering (Incumbent)• Jim Stogsdill, Retired (Incumbent)• Mike Frost, First National Bank Alaska (Incumbent)
1 Year Term: • Esther Chambers, CENTURY 21 Realty Solutions Freedom Realty (Incumbent)• Pamela Parker, Everything Bagels • Ryan Kapp, Edward Jones Investments (Incumbent)• Tanya Lautaret, Homer Electric Association
Continuing Board Members:• Beck Foster, Foster Construction• Becky Hutchinson, Retired• Mary Hart, GCI• John Tuttle, Soldotna Post Office• Leslie Cottrell, King Salmondeaux Lodge & Kenai River Suites
The slate of candidates was voted on by the Soldotna Chamber Board of Directors at the October board meeting,
and is being sent out for ratification by the general membership. The new board directors will be seated at the January 2018 board meeting. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact Executive Director, Shanon Davis at (907) 262-9814 or [email protected].
The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors & Staff wish you a
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are thankful for our members and wonderful communities we get to serve!
The Soldotna Chamber Office will be closed on November 23rd & 24th to observe the
holiday with our family & friends!
The 2018 Soldotna Chamber Board of Directors Slate of Candidates
Chamber Member Newsletter
Congratulations to the 2018 Soldotna Chamber Board of Directors.
We appreciate your dedication to the chamber’s vision & mission! New terms begin January 2018.
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No Chamber Luncheons in July!If you’re interested in being a featured speaker at an upcoming
Soldotna Chamber Luncheon, please contact Andy at (907) 262-9814 ext. 14 or [email protected].
staffShanon Davis
Executive [email protected]
Katie JacobsonMembership Development Coordinator
Andrew HeuiserEvents & Programs Coordinator
Sara HondelTourism & Education Coordinator
RIVER CITY PULLTABSRebecca Hanson, Store Manager131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna
(907) 260-6100 - Permit #485
Jim Stogsdill, President
(907) 262-6118
Ryan Kapp,Edward Jones Investments
(907) 262-6336
Becky Hutchinson, Secretary/Treasurer
(907) 714-4326
Mary HartGCI
(907) 262-8926
Esther ChambersCENTURY 21 Realty
Solutions Freedom Realty(907) 262-1770
Becky FosterFoster Construction
(907) 262-1609
Laura West First American Title Insurance Company
(907) 262-5708
John TuttleUS Post Office,
Soldotna Postmaster(907) 262-4760
Leslie CottrellKenai River Suites & King Salmondeaux
Lodge(907) 262-1992
Mike FrostPresident Elect
First National Bank(907) 260-6023
Jerry HerringCentral Alaska Engineering
(907) 260-5311
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
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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!
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November Luncheon ScheduleSoldotna Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, November 8th ~ 12-1pmKenai River Brown Bears
Location: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
Soldotna Chamber LuncheonWednesday, November 29th ~ 12-1pm
Kenai Peninsula Boys & Girls Club Spotlight &Soldotna Chamber Student of the Quarter Awards
(sponsored by: Scott & Dena Cunningham - McDonald’s Katch-A-Mac, Inc.)
Location: Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
RSVP Online or Call (907) 262-9814All luncheons require an RSVP in advance!
Lunch cost is $15. Meetings are free to attend - open to the public.Register Online at www.soldotnachamber.com or call (907) 262-9814.
** Soldotna Chamber Luncheon Schedule Change **Soldotna Chamber Luncheon are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. All
Soldotna Chamber luncheons will be located at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex, unless otherwise noted and catered by our Soldotna Chamber members!
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endorsed or reflective of the views of the Soldotna Chamber
of Commerce.”
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Pat CowanIndividual Member
Raven’s Eye Enterprises, LLCVirginia Curry
377 Knight Drive - Soldotna, AK 99669Phone: (602) 568-0809
Email: [email protected] Rentals
Muddy Mutts, LLC
Nicholas Sorrell35677 Kenai Spur Hwy - Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 260-3167Email: [email protected]
www.facebook.com/akmuddymuttsPet Wash/Dog Grooming
Anytime Fitness Soldotna
Becky Bullis 42115 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Suite A3
Soldotna, Alaska 99669Phone: (907) 262-6197
Email: [email protected]
Fitness Club
Altered SelfMandy Hanson
Soldotna, AK 99669Phone: (907) 252-5336
Email: [email protected] Care Services
Alaska Advanced Care Chiropractic
Matthew Pyhala 187 S Soldotna Ave. - Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 262-6050Email: [email protected]
www.soldotnachiropractor.comChiropractor
Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District
Heidi Chay 110 Trading Bay Suite 160 - Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-8732 x5Email: [email protected] Agencies
Membership + Marketing
Katie Jacobson(907) 262-1337 ext. 13
“You can never go wrong bY investing in communities and the human beings within them.”
- Pam moore
We invite every business with an Alaska State Business license to be a Soldotna Chamber Member. Be a part of the
organization that supports business & community in the Greater Soldotna area!
Welcome New Chamber Members!
Cost to Participate:$200 + one $25 gift card to your business
$$$ HUGE $$$ ADVERTISING VALUE!
Call 262-9814 to sign up!Deadline: Wednesday, Nov 16th
Drives increased foot traffic and sales to your business•Be featured in Full Page Color Ads in the Peninsula Clarion, Radio Ads on KSRM •Radio Stations, Social Media and more!
Exclusive BUY LOCAL campaign for chamber members. Limited Space Available - Sign Up Now!
Buy Local Campaign Runs: Nov 20 - Dec 21, 2017Weekly $25 Gift Card drawings and GRAND PRIZE DRAWING for $1,000
Chamber Bucks to one lucky winner to spend locally at participating businesses!
BEEMUN’S35277 Kenai Spur Hwy.(907) 262-1234
ARTZY JUNKIN44720 Sterling Hwy(907) 398-9162
BUCKETS SPORTS GRILL43960 Sterling Hwy.(907) 262-7220CUSTOM SEAFOOD PROCESSORS35722 Kenai Spur Hwy.(907) 262-9691
EVERYTHING BAGELS44539 Sterling Hwy (907) 252-8135
HOOKED ON THE BEAN780 Kalifornsky Beach Rd (907) 262-4298
ODIE’S44315 Sterling Hwy (907) 260-3255
MOUNTAIN MAMA ORIGINALS44720 Sterling Hwy(907) 395-7010
SPORTSMANS44402 Sterling Hwy420-3000
RENEWAL SKIN CARE STUDIO34851 Kenai Spur Hwy #5 (907) 262-2337
THE BRIDGE LOUNGE393 Riverside Dr (907) 260-2000
GAMAS DESIGNS34276 Business Park Frontage Rd (907) 262-6370
JUMPIN’ JUNCTION42115 K-Beach Rd Unit A2 (907) 420-0566
KENAI RIVER BREWING308 Homestead Lane (907) 262-2337
MYKEL’S35041 Kenai Spur Hwy (907) 262-4305
SOLDOTNA PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY
SWEENEY’S35081 Kenai Spur Hwy (907) 262-5916
SUSAN’S BATH & BODY BOUTIQUE43965 Sterling Hwy(907) 262-3553
EAT DRINK
&BUYLOCAL Contact Andy Heiuser, Events Coordinator for more info at 262-9814 or
23rd Annual Soldotna Chamber Pie Auction
DonoRS:27 Red SalonAccents (inside Kate’s Flowers)Advanced Physical TherapyAgnes & Dora by Tanya SeguraAirport Equipment RentalsAlanna Allen PhotographyAlaska AirlinesAlaska Coastal MarineAlaska Fish & FloatAlaska Musk Ox FarmAlaska Raceway ParkAlaska RailroadAlaska RecreationalAlaska Rivers CompanyAlaska RV MagazineAlaska Sealife CenterAlaska State FairAlaska USA Federal Credit UnionAlaska WasteAlaska ZooAlaskan Wooden Bear CabinsAlyeska TireAmanda Hannevold - Perfectly PoshAnchorage Concert AssociationAndeavorAngela McGahan-Pampered ChefArby’sArtzy JunkinAspen HotelsBaycrest LodgeBeaconBear Creek Winery & LodgingBearly Threaded QuiltingBeemun’s VarietyBest Transit MixBeta Dimitrovski-ScentsyBeth Swaby-Wildtree ProductsBig Daddy’s PizzaBirch Ridge Golf CourseBird Homestead Golf CourseBrooklyn-Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce Buckets Sports GrillCannery LodgeCenter for Alaskan Coastal StudiesCentral Peninsula Garden ClubCoca-Cola of AlaskaConocoPhillipsCredit Union 1Dave & Sharon KeatingDavis Block & ConcreteDenali Bluffs Hotel
Dinners ReadyDog Crazy Designs-Jill GarnetEagle Landing ResortEric Loomis FishingEverything BagelsFine ThymeFirst American TitleFlat’s BistroFoster ConstructionFour D Carpet OneFred MeyerFroso’s RestaurantGCIGolden InternationalGolden TreasuresGrande Denali LodgeGrant AviationGreatland GanjaGwin’s LodgeH2Oasis WaterparkHeadhunter’s SalonHigh Adventure Air Hilcorp AlaskaHotel SewardJenness Graphic DesignJumpin’ JunctionKaladi BrothersKenai Fjords ToursKenai Golf CourseKenai Peninsula Association of REALTORSKenai Peninsula Massage TherapyKenai Peninsula Safari Club InternationalKenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing CouncilKenai PerformersKenai River BrewingKenai River Brown BearsKenai River Raven LodgeKenai River Sportfishing Assoc.Kenai River SuitesKenai Watershed ForumKSRM Radio GroupKTUU Channel 2 NewsMajor Marine ToursMicrocomMoose is Loose BakeryMoose’s ToothMountain Mama OriginalsMuddy Mutts Pet WashMykel’s RestaurantNatron AirNorthcountry FairOdom Corporation
Orange PoppyOrca TheaterPeninsula ClarionPetro MarinePioneer MotelPizza BoysPratt MuseumPremier Alaska ToursPrinter’s InkPye’WacketsRenewal Skin Care StudioSackett’s BBQSalmonfestSan Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors BureauSandy Stevens - Stained Glass ArtistSeavey’s Ididaride Tours & LodgingSnug Harbor SeafoodsSoap StonzSoldotna Animal HospitalSoldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor CenterSportsman’s WarehouseSt Elias Brewing Co.Standerfer StoneworksSteven HyattSusan’s Bath & Body BoutiqueSweeney’s ClothingTalkeetna Air TaxiTalon Air ServiceTarma GroomingThe Bridge LoungeThe Dr. Robert F. Thomas FoundationThe Yoga YurtTustumena 200 Dog Sled RaceTwin Cities Veterinary ClinicTwin City RacewayTwo Sisters BakeryVFWWilderness ExpressWilderness WayWok n’ RollYoTacos
DESSERt CHEFS:Shellie Saner - City of SoldotnaDiane Wallace - Moose is Loose BakeryVirginia “Ginny” Smith-Fraase - The Hearth Eatery and CateringAmy Hogue - Kenai River Brewing Co. Nikki Munn - Dinners Ready Nelma Treider - Soldotna High School
Haley Bowen - Advanced Physical TherapyAngela McGahan - Bear Mountain LodgeJennifer Howell - Jack White Real EstateLaura West - First American TitleJennifer Williams - KSRM Radio GroupCindy KochBobbi Stelljes - Fine Thyme CafeSteve & Bobbi England - Kenai CateringRhonda McCormick - Kenai Watershed ForumSenator Peter Micciche Pegge ErkeneffJohna Beech - Kenai Chamber of CommerceJolly Rogers Taste of Paradise Ice Cream TruckTina Madrid - Sweet Nothings BakeryFire House BBQAdvanced Physical TherapyKenai River Brewing Co.Heritage Place
VoLuntEERS:Barb SommerRosie ReederAnya HondelKelly MartinRebecca HansonKayla HansonGabriel KasukonisScott HeuiserJosselyn O’ConnorTerri BurdickRobyn SullensRhonda McCormickDebbie WikJohna BeechMorgan LancasterNila SanchezAmirah NicholsAli ForbesLaura WestJohna BeechDenai DanielsAshley ToneionePeter MiccicheMatt WilsonNorm BlakeleyThe Kenai PerformersSoldotna Chamber Student Ambassadors
Thank You!
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Soldotna Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center44790 Sterling Hwy. Soldotna, AK 99669(907) 262-9814 ~ www.visitsoldotna.com
Community Partners“Soldotna’s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna’s Future”
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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 and the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program would not be possible without the support of our generous Community Partners!
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