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100 East Marine Way, Suite 300
Kodiak, AK 99615
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President's Message
Chamber Members,
Thank you to all who are eligible and have received your vaccine – more Kodiakans are getting vaccinated every day! Everything we do as a community to control the pandemic is good for business. Kodiak is open for business now and in a good position as we approach the busy summer months when we need to be fully functional with the upcoming commercial salmon fisheries and the height of the tourist season – two big economic drivers.
Crab Fest is coming May 27th-31st and will be in-person this year so please attend safely and enjoy. It will be great for your community to see each other face-to-face, really the first large community event since the start of the pandemic. 2021 Crab Fest Merchandise is now available. You can buy it online at www.kodiakchamber.org/shop or come by the Kodiak Chamber, Monday thru Friday, from 8am-5pm to get your gear.
Applications for Parade Entries, and Events are now available. If you wish to have an event listed in the official Kodiak Crab Festival Event Schedule, a completed event form, and have it submitted to the Chamber by May 4th. Those interested in participating in the Kodiak Crab Festival Parade must submit a Parade Participation Form by May 14th. All of these forms can be found on the website or stop by at the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, 100 East Marine Way, Suite 300.
Community Clean-Up day is May 8th - anyone interested in participating should start at the High School parking lot to pick up their bags at 9am. Lions Club will be providing the hotdog lunch at the parking lot and participants will have the opportunity to win prizes again this year. Let’s get out and clean up our island.
I am pleased to announce Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center is our newest PIKE Sponsor. Thank you for your commitment to the Kodiak Economy, Providence.
We have commenced our search for a new Executive Director, and will make an announcement in the coming weeks, so stay tuned.
Spring is here, trees are getting leaves, flowers are popping up, there is more daylight and our moods are improving. Summertime is coming, yahoo! Time to get out and enjoy the sunshine and the incredible beauty of our Emerald Isle.
Julie Bonney
President
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JOIN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AS WE WORK TO BEAUTIFY KODIAK!
SATURDAY, MAY 8TH
9:00AM-1:00PM
THE KODIAK HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT
Join the Chamber of Commerce as we work to beautify Kodiak!
On the day of clean-up, you can stop by the High School parking lot to pick up trash bags and choose an area in our community to help clean up.
Enjoy a free hot-dog lunch provided by the Kodiak Lions Club, with cookies, chips, and water.
Filled bags should be left curbside for pick-up by 1pm.
Threshold will be accepting household electronics free of charge and Nick's Auto and Salvage Yard will be accepting residential metals (clean with no oils) free of charge for the whole day. The Landfill will accept up to 250lbs of residential waste free of charge and The Kodiak Island Borough will be offering free disposal of household hazardous waste (100 pound limit per person).Collect unwanted household hazardous waste from your home including floor care products, bug sprays, car batteries, used oils, paint thinners, and more. These household hazardous waste items are harmful to the environment, please do not put these items in your trash! This free service does not include disposal of explosives, medical wastes, asbestos, or radioactive wastes and is for residential hazardous waste only.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! The Chamber in partnership with Matson will be giving away $2,500 in prizes!
Community Clean-Up Day is made possible by a generous sponsorship from Matson and Leisnoi, Inc.
Special thanks to Kodiak Lions Club, Cost Savers, Subway, Walmart, US Foods, Threshold, Inc, and Alaska Waste, Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, the City of Kodiak, and Kodiak Island Borough.
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We're looking forward to another year of fun-filled activities that celebrate everything that makes Kodiak the unique community that we love!
The 2021 Kodiak Crab Festival is coming up Memorial Day weekend, May 27th through the 31st!
We will have vendors, food, games, and plenty of fun for the entire family! No rides this year, but we've partnered up with the Kodiak Baptist Mission to provide all sorts of games and activities. We're also working with local musicians and artists for live entertainment each day!
If you'd still like to participate in the parade, please fill out the Parade form and submit it back to the Chamber no later than May 14th.
If you wish to have an event (or would like to be a musician on the sta listed in the official Kodiak Crab Festival Event Schedule, please completed the event-form by May 4th.
The Schedule of Events will start to be released the week of May 10 th! So keep an eye out and get ready for some fun!
If you haven't purchased your Crab Fest gear yet, feel free to take a look and order early. |
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Restaurant Revitalization Fund:
What You Need to Know
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Before applying, the SBA recommends that qualified applicants familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a smooth and efficient experience, specifically by:
How to Apply for the RRF
- Work with a point-of-sale vendor to submit an application
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If an applicant is working with a point-of-sale vendor, they do not need to register beforehand on the site. Current customers can submit applications via Square or Toast
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Clover and NCR/Aloha are participating vendors providing documentation and knowledge support for current customers
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Submit your application online directly at restaurants.sba.gov
- Apply over the phone at (844) 279-9989
- Registration with SAM.gov is not required. DUNS/CAGE identifiers are not required
Who Can Apply for the RRF?
Eligible entities who have experienced pandemic-related revenue loss include:
- Restaurants
- Food stands, food trucks, food carts
- Caterers
- Bars, saloons, lounges, taverns
- Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars
- Bakeries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Brewpubs, tasting rooms, taprooms (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Breweries and/or microbreweries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Wineries and distilleries (onsite sales to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Inns (onsite sales of food and beverage to the public comprise at least 33% of gross receipts)
- Licensed facilities or premises of a beverage alcohol producer where the public may taste, sample, or purchase products
When to Apply for the RRF
Applications Open Mon, May 3.
Priority Period: Days 1-21
SBA will accept applications from all eligible applicants, but only process and fund priority group applications. Priority groups include those at least 51% owned by one or more individuals who are:
- Women, or
- Veterans, or
- Socially and economically disadvantaged
During this period, SBA will fund applications where the applicant has self-certified that it meets the eligibility requirements for a small business owned by women, veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
Open to All Applicants: Days 22 - Funds Exhaustion
SBA will accept applications from all eligible applicants and process applications in the order in which they are approved by SBA.
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Shuttered Venue Operators Grant |
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Alaska 5 Things to Know About the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) |
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********SVOG Updates and Preparation********
The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) portal opened on April 8 and was quickly closed due to technical difficulties.
While the SBA works to reopen the portal, our handout will help you get prepared.
Learn more about the SVOG program, eligibility, and how to apply at our website.
If you have questions or would like assistance in preparing to apply for when the portal reopens, a member of our advising team can help!
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1. The SBA will begin accepting applications on April 8.
The SBA announced the launch of a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program Thursday, April 8.
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2. There will be a national information session on March 30.
Prior to the official SVOG application opening, the SBA will host a national informational webinar to highlight the application process for potential eligible entities from 11:30 am to 1 pm PT Tuesday, March 30.
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3. You can now receive both a PPP and SVOG.
To ensure eligible venues do not miss a window to receive assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the American Rescue Plan Act also amended the SVOG program so entities that apply for a PPP loan after Dec. 27, 2020, can also apply for an SVOG, with the eligible entity’s SVOG to be reduced by the PPP loan amount. The PPP loan applications have been updated to reflect this change. |
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4. There are several tools available to help you prepare.
The SBA has created several tools and resources to help potential SVOG applicants prepare. These include the following:
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5. Local partners can provide technical assistance.
The SBA Resource Partner Network provides advising and counseling services to help organizations prepare for funding opportunities like the SVOG, PPP, and other business recovery needs.
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Access Resources and Funding for Economic Relief
The SBA continues to be here to help you overcome the challenges created by the Coronavirus health crisis. We provide multiple funding options for those seeking relief.
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Updates from the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce |
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We're kicking off 2021 by providing more information to our members than ever before! Tune in every other Thursday at 4 pm as the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce updates businesses about opportunities, challenges, and advocacy outreach.
We'll cover various topics including:
- Guest Presenters offering information about various topics
- Advocacy and Outreach Programs from the Kodiak Chamber
- Updates on COVID-19 Grants & Loan Programs
- Chamber Events including: Community Clean-Up Day, Crab Festival
Join us at 4pm on Thursday, May 6th & 20th.
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The Kodiak Chamber has created the relocation guide to assist those moving to Kodiak or about to start their move, or simply to learn more about what the Kodiak Community has to offer. It contains our full Member Directory along with facts and info about life in Kodiak!
You can access an electronic copy by clicking on the image.
Member businesses and local residents are welcome to pick up free copies of the guide!
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Interested in becoming a member?
The Chamber Membership gives your organization the tools and support it needs to succeed. With access to business resources, educational materials, advocacy, networking opportunities, and much more...
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ABBA FATHER'S CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
AK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
AK USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF AK CLIFF POINT ESTATES
EMILY'S ALTERATIONS & DESIGN
F/V GOLD RUSH
FIELDS RENTALS INC.
HUMAN RESOURCE CENTERS OF ALASKA LLC
KODIAK AREA NATIVE ASSOCIATION
KODIAK HARVEST FOOD CO-OP KODIAK TAX SERVICE
MADE IN KODIAK
MARILYN KRETA
NATIVES OF KODIAK
PND ENGINEERS, INC.
RIETH PEDIANGCO & CO SUTLIFFS ACE HARDWARE
TBC RADIO
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Member Updates & Spotlight |
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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training in Kodiak |
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For Immediate Release
Date Issued: 29-Apr-21
Kill Date: 13-May-21
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training in Kodiak
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) and Alaska Sea Grant will offer a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Kodiak, Alaska on May 13, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and May 14, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the UFA Seafood and Marine Science Center, 118 Trident Way. The cost for the class is $125 for commercial fishermen and $175 for all others. Interested mariners may register online at www.amsea.org or call (907) 747-3287.
Instructor Julie Matweyou will cover cold-water survival skills; EPIRBs, signal flares, and mayday calls; man-overboard recovery; firefighting; flooding and damage control; dewatering pumps, immersion suits, and PFDs, helicopter rescue, life rafts, abandon ship procedures, emergency drills, and an in-the-water practice session. AMSEA’s Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor workshops meet the U.S. Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270 (c).
AMSEA’s Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class is an excellent opportunity for commercial fishermen and other mariners to gain hands-on training with marine safety equipment and learn best practices for surviving emergencies at sea. This class is offered at a reduced cost to commercial fishermen, thanks to supporting from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, and AMSEA members.
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Support the Rotary's effort for economic development, and take this Community Goals Survey. |
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KEA Board Election Results |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUBJECT: KEA 2021 ELECTION RESULTS
CONTACT: Nancy B. Sweeney, Communication/HR Specialist
E-mail: nbsweeney@kodiak.coop;
Phone: 907.486.7709
The KEA 2021 voting packets for the election of three seats on the KEA Board of Directors, 2019 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes, 2020 Annual Membership Meeting Minutes, and Proposition No. 1 were mailed to all KEA members on March 25, 2021. All members were encouraged to vote and mail their ballots in the pre-addressed postage-paid ballot envelope provided in the voting packet. The last pickup of envelopes was on April 16, 2021, at the Kodiak Post Office.
KEA 2021 election results were announced at KEA’s 2021 Virtual Annual Membership Meeting by Zoom Webinar on April 19, 2021.
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2021 Top Forty Under 40: The Odom Corporation |
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The Odom Corporation would like to recognize Lessie Kincaid, as being awarded the “2021 Top Forty Under 40” by the Alaska Journal of Commerce & Anchorage Daily News.
With 114 nominees & 750 pages of supporting documents, the Selection Committee individually ranked all candidates on a scale of 1-5. All winners will be honored in the June 20th Edition of the Alaska Journal of Commerce & at the Award Showcase at the Hotel Captain Cook on October 29th.
Lessie has lived in Alaska since she was 12 years old. She joined The Odom Corporation as a Sales Coordinator, quickly rising to District Sales Manager & eventually earning the VP of Sales position overseeing the entire state of Alaska. Her Alaskan roots hold a special place for her personal & professional path. Sticking to her local roots, Lessie has volunteered at the Fur Rondy Grand Parade, partnered with Special Olympics to donate $9,385.25, and works with the Iditarod. We’re honored to recognize Lessie Kincaid as a valued Team Member & “2021 Top Forty Under 40” recipient.
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Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival
May 17–May 20 (Free)
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We are pleased to announce the Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival, taking place virtually on Zoom and streamed live on Facebook from coastal communities around the state. Leading up to the event and during the week of the festival, if you order seafood products from participating businesses, you’ll receive a special gift package that includes recipe cards, a shucking knife, and other mariculture-related goodies.
Hosted by the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, the Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival celebrates and raises awareness of the sustainably grown and harvested seafood products available right here in Alaska. Mariculture is an emerging industry in Alaska, and this festival provides an opportunity to learn about what it’s like to run an oyster or seaweed farm, where to find quality shellfish and seaweed products in your communities and interesting and delicious ways to cook Alaska’s fresh, locally grown mariculture foods.
The Alaska Shellfish and Seaweed Festival is free and open to the public. Registrants will receive a reminder email with online participation information and the schedule of events.
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Should you have any questions about PPP, grants, additional funding, or any other COVID-19 related questions, please contact the Chamber at (907) 486-5557 at any time.
Additional resource links for COVID:
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Don't forget to add your 2021 events to our calendar or send them to us at chamber@kodiak.org!
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President Julie Bonney
Past President Lindsay Knight
Vice President Patrick Cummings
Secretary/Treasurer Jeff Sanford
Board Members: Kevin Bumgarner · Daniel Eubanks · Tyler Kornelis · Phil Lampron · Diane Million · Ginny Shank ·
Tyler Wallace · Gemma Hawley
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City of Kodiak Representative Mike Tvenge
Kodiak Island Borough Representative Michael Powers
USCG Air Station Representative Capt. Bryan Dailey
KEA Representative Darron Scott
Discover Kodiak Representative Aimee Williams
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Contacts Us:
Phone: (907) 486-5557
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