A Message from the President |
Chamber Members,
Thanksgiving is of course on Thursday, November 25th. This will be the day to give many thanks for all we have and enjoy here in Kodiak. We are so blessed! Thank you to our families, friends, neighbors, and fellow Kodiakans who are looking out for each other and offering help and support to those in need. Many in our community are vulnerable or in need in these hard times so please reach out to those you know, donate to your favorite non-profit or volunteer for a worthy cause. If you want a turkey dinner for the occasion, make sure and secure your turkey early this year. Getting out and exploring the stunning Kodiak outdoors before the snow and ice get here is a great way to stay healthy and reduce stress.
Would you like to see your artwork all over Crab Fest? The Crab Fest Committee has selected the slogan “Let's Get Crackin” for the 2022 Kodiak Crab Festival (May 26-30, 2022). All submissions for the 2022 Crab Festival Logo and Poster contest must reach the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce office by 5 PM, November 10th. Winners will be announced on Nov. 29th.
And another reminder to get your submissions in for the 2022 Kodiak Relocation Guide, Photo Contest, must reach the office by 5 PM on Wednesday, December 15th.
November 26 is Black Friday; November 27 is Shop Small Saturday and November 29 is Cyber Monday. Help our community by shopping small, shopping local, and shopping Kodiak. The Chamber looks forward to promoting Kodiak Businesses and their sales during this hot sale time.
2021 Techstars Alaska Startup Week will be held November 8 – 12, 2021. Sponsored by UAA Alaska Small Business Development Center, it offers assorted online business one-hour courses to help you with planning on how to start up your own business. Check it out here among the many other great panel discussions throughout the week.
We welcome our newest members this month, Carlile Transportation, the Orpheum Theater, and Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic, Inc., and our newly elected chamber board members, Mary Beth Loewen and Linnea Johnson, and returning elected board member Jeff Sanford.
Stay healthy everyone, keep Kodiak strong!
Julie Bonney
President
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We're Getting Ready for The Holiday! Send Us Your Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, & Cyber Monday deals!
As the Holiday Season approaches, customers are looking for information about our local businesses. We want to help them find YOU and what you will be doing! We will be posting specials on our social media and email blasts.
Please respond by Monday, November 15th with your specials and deals and when they will be running. If you have questions please email Trinity or give us a call at the Chamber (907) 486-5557.
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The Small Business Committee Meeting
The November meeting will be held Tuesday, November 9th at 10 am at the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce conference room and via Zoom. This meeting is open to all Small Business owners and if you are interested in participating, please, RSVP Here so that we can get you included on the meeting invite and agenda materials send you the Zoom link!
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Advertise in the 2022 Relocation Guide!
Each year the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce produces a guide filled with information on our community.
The Relocation Guide includes business and organization listings, facts and articles about Kodiak, and beautiful local photography!
The guide will continue to be distributed throughout the year at Chamber events, on the Coast Guard Base, Real Estate offices, at the Visitors Center, and to major employers throughout the Kodiak region and to anyone requesting information on Kodiak through the Chamber office.
We are expecting an even wider distribution than ever before, as the guide will be available electronically for the third year. This past year's edition we had over 25,000 views online! Every listing has a clickable link to your website and each ad links as well.
A variety of ad sizes and additional business narratives are available to fit your needs and budget. Space is limited, and ads are placed on a first come first serve basis, so click below for more information and to sign-up!
The reservation deadline is January 7, 2022.
As a reminder, all of our PIKE sponsors receive a free ad and narrative in the Relocation Guide. If you are interested in becoming a PIKE Sponsor, reach out to Jena Lowmaster.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber (907) 486-5557.
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Chamber Member Center
- Online Directory: Help your listing stand out by adding a logo and tagline.
- Member Information: Update your profile with services, events, photos, videos, and more.
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News Releases: Member Updates run in this monthly newsletter and via social media.
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Member Events: Add your upcoming events to the calendar.
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Job Postings: Looking for new employees? Add your job listing for free.
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Administrative Assistant
Behavioral Health Therapist
Child Caregiver
Customer Service Representative
Executive Director
Health Information Coordinator
Housing Advocate
Financial Director
Health Information Coordinator
Lab Personnel
LCSW Behavioral Health Specialist
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Licensed Massage Therapist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Assistant(s)
Medical Receptionist
Registered Nurse
Rental Car Assistant Manager
Sales Personnel
Seasonal Retail Worker
Site Specialist
Staff Accountant
Volunteer
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Deadline is Wednesday, November 10th to Make Your Mark on Kodiak Crab Fest History!
Participate in this long-standing Kodiak tradition by entering your artwork in our logo and poster contest.
The Crab Fest Committee has selected the slogan “Let's Get Crackin” for the 2022 Kodiak Crab Festival. Let your imagination run wild!
All submissions for the 2022 Crab Festival logo and poster contest must reach the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce office, 100 Marine Way, Suite 300 by 5PM on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021.
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Enter the Annual Relocation Guide Photo Contest!
NOW through December 15th, we are looking to find Kodiak’s best images featuring work and play in Kodiak! Those images fill the pages, including the cover of the 2022 Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Relocation Guide!
We are giving away $1,000 in Prizes!
Submissions must reach our office by 5PM on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 to be considered. Winners will be announced, by 5PM on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021.
Entries should be submitted in the highest resolution possible. Entries will be accepted on a USB drive, Google Drive, DropBox, WeTransfer, etc.
If you have questions, please reach out to the Chamber.
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10-Digit Dialing Will Now Be Required for All Local Calls
Starting on October 24, 2021, the FCC has mandated that all phone calls will require dialing the full 10-digit phone number, including the area code. This means all Alaskans, regardless of their service provider, will need to dial 907 before seven-digit phone numbers, even when making a local phone call. There is no change to dialing 911 for emergency calls.
What do you need to do?
- Begin using full 10-digit phone numbers when dialing local calls
- Make sure your mobile phone contact entries include the full 10-digit local number, including '907'
- Reprogram any call forwarding or local phone features to start with '907'
- Reprogram local business phones to start with '907'
- Reprogram all local services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment to complete calls using a 10-digit number. Examples include, but are not limited to fax machines, fire or burglar alarms, security systems or gates, life safety systems or medical monitoring devices, and emergency elevator phones.
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List Your Business on the BUYALASKA Statewide Directory!
The BuyAlaska program connects consumers to Alaskan-owned businesses and encourages shopping small before turning to national retailers.
BuyAlaska has recently launched a directory for Alaskan-owned businesses. Creating a listing is simple and will guide customers to your business.
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Visit www.BuyAlaska.com
- Sign up as a BuyAlaska Member for free
- List your business on the BuyAlaska Statewide Business Directory
- Stop by the Kodiak Chamber for your stickers, posters, and other BuyAlska swag to post in your business.
Program Highlights:
- Alaska Business Directory - Alaskan-owned businesses can create a listing for their business for free on the BuyAlaska website. Listings are searchable by keywords, location, business category, e-commerce capabilities, and Made in Alaska/Alaska Grown products.
- Member discounts with FedEx, Quickbooks Online, and Constant Contact
- Discounts on Alaska business for BuyAlaska members
- Access to business resources
Reach out to the Chamber with any questions, or stop by the Kodiak Island Brewery on Wednesday, November 10th to signup from 5-6pm during Alaska Startup Week!
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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
November 5, 2021 | 9–4 pm | Fee: $100
HACCP is a federally mandated monitoring process to assure food safety from harvest to consumption. This workshop provides Alaska seafood processors with the training to implement a HACCP plan.
Alaska Sea Grant offers the Seafood HACCP Segment 2 practical training as a live online class with instructor Chris Sannito. This interactive class is limited to 20 participants.
Prior to this November 5 training, students will need to complete the self-paced Segment 1 training, available online through the National Seafood HACCP Alliance for Training and Education, and provide the certificate of completion. For details, visit the event website.
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Alaska Startup Week
North to the Future: Startup, Pivot, Thrive
November 8-12, 2021
A statewide celebration of all things entrepreneurship! Every November, entrepreneurs and community leaders from across the state join to host, attend and celebrate up to 100 events in a single week. alaska.startupweek.co
Kodiak Events:
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Royal Wood
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium
Doors open at 6:30 pm; Concert begins at 7:00
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Royal Wood has established himself as a true musical talent. Since being proclaimed Songwriter of the Year by iTunes, Royal Wood has continued to evolve and hone his musical craft– earning multiple JUNO Award nominations (Canadian Grammys) along the way, as well as touring with Bonnie Raitt and David Gray.
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The Kodiak Lions Club is bringing back the Black Friday Food Drive!
Friday, November 26, 2021, the Kodiak Lions Club will buy out the Orpheum Theatre and charge a non-perishable food items to get in to see the movie Ghostbusters: Afterlife. The first 100 people get a FREE bag of popcorn, so you don’t want to miss this! Come out and help us support our local food bank and have a great time!
Any questions call Lion Stacy Ross at (907) 654-0379
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Join us for the "Where is Snowflake the Chamber Elf?" promotion to shop local with chamber members!
This is the perfect way to advertise your business during the holiday season. The chamber will be doing a full social media campaign to promote the contest and the participating businesses. The promotion will run from November 29th - December 10th.
Businesses must donate a $25 gift card or prize.
We will snap a picture of Snowflake "hiding" in your business and post it on Facebook every business day at noon. First-person to correctly guess wins your prize!
When the winner picks up the prize we will share it on social media!
The deadline for consideration is Friday, November 19th. Space is limited to 10 participants so contact us now!
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Dust off your supplies and Light Up the Holidays! This year, the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce challenges Kodiak Businesses to create window or storefront displays with lights, ornaments, and holiday-themed decorations. Our panel of judges will tiptoe throughout Kodiak to find a business on which to bestow top honors. At the same time, fans of participating businesses will go online to cast a vote for their favorite window storefront as part of the 2nd Annual Holiday People’s Choice Award.
PRIZES: Winners will be announced December 10th and will have trophies to display throughout the Holiday Season in addition to the great prizes listed below!
CHAMPION:
- If the winner is Chamber Member: ½ page Ad in 2022 Relocation Guide ($550 value)
- If the winner is a Non-Member: 1 year Chamber membership and 1/12 pg Ad in the 2022 Relocation Guide (up to $350 value)
PEOPLE'S CHOICE:
- If the winner is Chamber Member: ¼ page Ad in 2022 Relocation Guide ($325 value)
- If the winner is Non-Member: 1 year Chamber membership (up to $225 value)
It is easy to participate in the 2nd Annual Business Holiday Decorating Contest. It's free to participate, we just need your information so that you are on the list to stop by and judge your Holiday Decorations!
CONTEST SPECIFICS:
- FREE to participate
- Decorations need to be up and finalized no later than Monday, December 6th, 2021 at 9am.
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To officially enter, email Chamber@KodiakChamber.org with the following info: Business Name, Address of Business, Contact Person Name, and Phone Number.
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Miracle on 34th Street
Friday, December 3 at 7 pm
Saturday, December 4 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Sunday, December 5 at 2 pm
Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium
Experience the magic of the season with this Holiday classic brought to life on the Kodiak stage. When a department store Santa claims he’s the real Kris Kringle, his case gets taken all the way to the Supreme Court, and a little girl’s belief makes all the difference in the ‘miracle.’ Don’t miss this delightfully warm-hearted and family-friendly show.
Directed by Jessi Marlow. Adapted for the stage by Mountain Community Theatre from the novel by Valentine Davies. Produced through special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing, Inc.
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Kodiak Chamber Annual Award & Celebration Dinner - Early 2022
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2021 Kodiak Chamber Annual Member Award Recipients
Each year the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors solicits nominations of Chamber Members who should be recognized for going above and beyond in contributing to the Kodiak Community and representing the mission of the Chamber. This year's award recipients are:
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Business of the Year Award - Matson
The business of the year award recognizes a Chamber member who, in the process of conducting their business, promotes the goals and objectives of the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce.
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Member of the Year Award - Kodiak Island's Medical Community
(Kodiak Area Native Association, Kodiak Community Health Center, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center & Kodiak Island Ambulatory Care Clinic)
This award is presented to a Chamber Member who through their actions, efforts, and energy has shown an unfailing commitment to bettering the Kodiak community and to promoting the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and its programs.
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Cornerstone Award - Kodiak Island Brewing Co.
The cornerstone award is presented to a Chamber Member that through their history of service has truly established themselves as a cornerstone of the community.
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Volunteer of the Year Award - Emily Salter
Each year this is given to a Chamber member to recognize their dedication to improving the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and the Kodiak community.
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Service Organization of the Year Award - The Kodiak Lions Club
Presented to an organization in recognition of their dedication to the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak community through their consistent programs and initiatives to make Kodiak a better place to live and work.
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President’s Award - Mike Tvenge
The President's award is given each year to an awardee of the president's choosing.
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Alutiiq Museum Awarded Grant For Renovation
With an $8,000,000 grant from the Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, the Alutiiq Museum will renovate its facilities. The grant, awarded yesterday, will support a three-year project to transform the Alutiiq Center building into an enlarged space for museum activities. The project will begin in February of 2022. It will increase collections storage, expand public spaces, replace the building’s aging physical plant, and create staff offices. These plans are tied to both the museum’s professional... READ MORE
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City of Kodiak Business Licence
The City of Kodiak has launched its new online business licensing and sales tax system for 2021!
Effective January 1, 2022, all businesses making or delivering sales, offering rentals, or providing services within the city limits of Kodiak are required to obtain a City of Kodiak business license. A biennial business license is issued for two calendar years, expiring on December 31st. The fee for the license is $50.00. If you apply for a business license before December 31, 2021, the fee will be waived. For more information, refer to Chapter 5.02 BUSINESS LICENSES REQUIRED.
If you need assistance contact the City of Kodiak Finance Department, Monday through Thursday 8 am-2 pm, closed on Fridays and holidays. (907) 486-8655 or email.
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Emily's Alterations & Design
Emily's Alteration will be closed due until the beginning of December. They are on vacation and will get back to you as soon as they return. Sorry, for any inconvenience this has caused.
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A mask mandate is in effect for all public indoor activities as of August 27, 2021.
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We have Adult and Children Sizes!
If you would like masks for your business and/or customers, please contact the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce to schedule a time to pick the masks up or have them dropped off.
Call us (907) 486-5557 or Email us to schedule a pick up or drop off.
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Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness
If your PPP loan is $150,000 or less, you may be eligible to apply for direct forgiveness through SBA using our online portal. Follow the steps below.
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Find out if your lender is participating.
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Watch a video about how to use the portal.
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Apply for forgiveness.
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Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) are still available
COVID-19 EIDL provides economic relief to small businesses and nonprofit organizations that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue.
- Businesses can receive funds that can be used for normal operating expenses and working capital
- Interest rates are fixed at 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for nonprofits
- The loan term is 30 years with no pre-payment penalty or fees
- Apply early, the last day for SBA to approve applications is Dec. 31, 2021
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Use this chart to determine your eligibility when considering different funding options.
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Do You Have Questions About PPP Grants or Additional Funding?
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CARLILE TRANSPORTATION
KODIAK ISLAND AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC
ORPHEUM THEATRE
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DANIEL'S FINE JEWELRY
ENTERPRISE FISHERIES
KODIAK CAR RENTALS
KODIAK ISLAND REAL ESTATE
KONIAG INC.
THE ISLANDER BOOKSHOP
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OBI SEAFOODS
RED HOOK CONSTRUCTION
RIVER OF LIFE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP DAYCARE CENTER
STATE OF ALASKA KODIAK JOB CENTER
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The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 17th from 12:00 - 1:00PM in the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Board Room.
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Contacts Us:
Phone: (907) 486-5557
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