July E-Newsletter - Join the Chamber Team and Many More Updates!

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100 East Marine Way, Suite 300

Kodiak, AK 99615

www.kodiakchamber.org

President's Message

Chamber Members,

Summer is here! The salmon fisheries are going strong and the salmonberries should be out soon – it’s going to be a bumper crop this year, I hope. And tourists, family, and friends are coming to our island to visit. Make sure and give them all a big Kodiak welcome.

The 4^th of July is fast approaching. Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the establishment of the United States as a sovereign nation. There are several events to celebrate. The Kodiak Arts Council is hosting a concert at the Kodiak State Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 3^rd featuring Blackwater Railroad Company. Check it out! The 4^th of July American Legion parade is at 11 AM (line up at Oscar’s Dock) and the Chiniak parade is at 4 PM (line up at Road’s End). Dress patriotic and show your American spirit!

No new members this month but with a mission to promote the development of a strong and diverse economy for the Kodiak region through active leadership and opportunities for membership involvement, we are always looking for new business leaders to help achieve our goal of an economically strong Kodiak community. Interested in joining the Chamber? For details on our Membership program visit https://kodiakchamber.org/join-the-chamber/ or call Jena at (907) 486-5557.

There will be a U.S. Coast Guard Newcomer's Fair Tuesday, August 3^rd from 1 – 4 PM at the Base gym. Call Linda Pena at (907) 487-5059 to reserve a space. A little early maybe, but just a heads up that the Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner will be on September 10^th so save the date.

Julie Bonney

President

Updates from The Chamber

Our Sponsors

The Chamber of Commerce seeks to fill the position of the

Community Relations Director.

The successful applicant must possess strong written and oral communications skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office software and Web Applications. They must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and work with volunteers, the membership, and the Board of Directors. Also need to have strong organizational skills and be able to work within the confines of a budget.

Duties are varied, interesting, and challenging. They include newsletter editor, social media, membership development, Chamber events assistance, public relations, membership sales, and marketing. The job requires the ability to drive to make sales calls, meet with committee members and run errands.

Apply by emailing a cover letter, resume, and two references to Executive Director, Jena Lowmaster at ChamberDirector@Kodiak.org.

Download the Job Description

The Chamber of Commerce seeks to fill the position of

Administrative Assistant.

The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce seeks to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. The position involves administrative and reception duties, word processing, file management, records retention, mail processing, simple bookkeeping, and special projects. Applicants should be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. The position is part-time with the opportunity to go full-time and pay is dependent on experience $14-$16/hour. The job requires some driving.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and two professional references to Executive Director, Jena Lowmaster at ChamberDirector@Kodiak.org.

Download the Job Description

We Are Bringing Back In-Person

Business After Hours!

If you would like to host a Business After Hours (BAH) please contact the Chamber to schedule your event!

We would like to start this event back up in July and have openings throughout the rest of the year.

Not sure what Business After Hours is?

Well, we feature one business a month, targeting other Chamber Members as well as the entire community, and give them an opportunity to visit your business and learn the story behind why and how you do what you do. You can host the event at your location, at the chamber, or any chosen location. The Chamber will provide a door prize and split-the-pot.

If you have further questions, please reach out to Jena Lowmaster to discuss the details. (907) 486-5557.

Welcome to Kodiak

The 2021 Kodiak Relocation Guide is out!

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!

Are You Taking Advantage of All Your

Member Benefits?

Did you know Chamber Members have special features they can take advantage of through our website? Features including job postings, updating your business information, posting specials and sales, and enhancing your business listing. Having trouble accessing your portal? Just reach out!

The Kodiak Chamber is a 1-Stop-Shop for all your business resources. The staff is here to aid with business information, free courses, and so much more!

Set up some time with our staff to walk you through all of your benefits so that you can take full advantage of your membership! Schedule time by emailing us today!

Join us, Friday, September 10^th at the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center, for an evening of recognizing individuals of the U.S. Coast Guard who work to make Kodiak a safer community to live, work, and play. This event is open to the entire community.

The evening will feature a buffet provided by local chefs, a cash bar, and much more!

Check back soon for more details about tickets and RSVP'ing!

Hosted by the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and made possible through sponsorship from KANA and Matson.

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...

ALASKAN LEADER FISHERIES LLC

COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS

FUSION MARINE TECHNOLOGY

ISLAND ENGINEERING

KODIAK KARATE

LEISNOI INC

SAMSON TUG & BARGE CO. INC.

SCOTT'S HEATING & PLUMBING SERVICE, INC

SENIOR CITIZENS OF KODIAK, INC

Member Updates & Spotlight

Seward Folk-Rock Band, Blackwater Railroad Company Comes to Kodiak

Get out to the Kodiak State Fairgrounds Saturday, July 3, and enjoy an evening of live music featuring three great bands including headliners Blackwater Railroad Company.

The fun begins at 6:30 with Frank Solivan & Jillian Lea, followed by Kodiak favorites Ellamy Tiller and the Twang, and then Blackwater Railroad Company takes the stage at 8:30 pm.

Kodiak Lions Club will be firing up their grill and serving deluxe hamburgers and more. A beer garden onsite will allow audience members to enjoy a cold brew with the music.

Blackwater Railroad Company is a dynamic folk-rock group built from diametrically opposed backgrounds, brought together by a love of music and Alaska. Like good moonshine, the group was formed in a dark basement, in the middle of winter, and now consistently delivers warm, cheery evenings.

Alongside their original music, BWRR strives to introduce audiences to the music that inspires them, much of which is from more obscure sources from past musical eras as well as more recent music, re-imagined and performed with a new angle. In one evening, audiences can expect to hear a wide range of the band's muses, such as Devil Makes Three, The Felice Brothers, MGMT, John Prine, Townes Van Zandt, old blues standards made famous by The Band, and even the likes of Madonna and They Might Be Giants.

An evening with BWRR promises lots of dancing, the love of a fine drink, and laughter with friends!

Get Your Tickets!

AMSEA Marine Safety Instructor

Training in Sitka, Alaska

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) is conducting a Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) class in Sitka, Alaska at the Public Safety Training Academy, 877 Sawmill Creek Road, September 20 to September 25, 2021. This is an intensive train-the-trainer course that prepares individuals to effectively teach cold-water survival procedures, the use of marine safety equipment, and vessel safety drills. Taught by experienced mariners, the MSIT is the only marine safety instructor course, specific to commercial fishing, that is nationally accepted by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Topics covered during the course include Methods of Marine Safety Instruction; Emergency Procedures; Risk Assessment; How to Conduct Effective Drills; Cold-Water Survival Skills; Man-Overboard Recovery; Firefighting; Life Rafts; Abandon-Ship Procedures; Helicopter-Rescue; Flares, MAYDAYs, and Other Emergency Signals; Personal Flotation Devices; Flooding Control; Conducting Safety Orientations; and Cross-Cultural Communication. AMSEA recommends this workshop for anyone that wants to provide cold-water survival & survival, shore-side survival, or marine safety instruction. The MSIT provides practical, hands-on experience in survival equipment use and procedures.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be prepared to teach AMSEA’s U.S. Coast Guard-accepted Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor training, pending authorization from the Coast Guard. The cost for the class is $995 and scholarships may be available for qualifying commercial fishermen Interested mariners can register online at www.amsea.org or call (907) 747-3287.

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Jeff Pearson

Office Manager/Promotions

Alaska Marine Safety Education Association

2924 Halibut Point Rd.

Sitka, AK 99835

(907) 747-3287 voice

(907) 747-3259 fax

Want to Participate in the

US Coast Guard Newcomer's Fair?

U.S. Coast Guard Newcomer's Fair

Tuesday, August 3^rd from 1 PM to 4 PM

Located at the Base Gym.

Call Linda Pena at (907) 487-5059 to reserve a space. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited.

Bring your own 6-foot table or rent one for $20.

Businesses Recourses

COVID-19 Resources

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.

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