April 25, 2024

A community newsletter highlighting our members and events.

Today's Highlights

• May 7 Education Priorities Luncheon
• Golden Heart Clean-Up Day
• Fairbanks Aviation Day
• Forget Me Not Home Watchers Ribbon Cutting
• NuVision Credit Union Ribbon Cutting
• Foundation Health Partners Ribbon Cutting

Join us at Raven Landing on Tuesday, May 7 at noon for a presentation from Deena M. Bishop, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development. She will cover the topics: Reading by Grade 3, Tribal Compacting, Teacher Retention and Recruitment, Parent and Public School Choice, and Career and Technical Education.

Remember, parking is limited so carpooling is recommended. Overflow parking is available at Fairbanks Lutheran Church.

May 7: Education Priorities with Commissioner Deena Bishop

12 - 1 PM | Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St.

May 21: Is It Really That Bad? The U.S. Chamber's Thoughts on Congress, the Economy, and Much More

12 - 1 PM | Raven Landing, 1222 Cowles St.

June 4: The North Slope Railroad: Our Path to Energy Security and Independence

12 - 1 PM | Westmark Gold Room, 813 Noble St.

For more information on our Weekly Business Presentations, click HERE.

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Golden Heart Clean Up Day

Saturday, May 11th

What is Clean Up Day?

Clean Up Day is a community-wide volunteer initiative to clean up the trash uncovered by melting snow in the Fairbanks North Star Borough before tourist season begins. Registration and Bag Pick-Up Starts April 29th.

Fairbanks Aviation Day

Saturday, May 18th | 7 AM - 2 PM

This one-day event welcomes the public to get a “behind the scenes” look

at what goes on at the airport. The event includes hands-on activities, aircraft on display, airport tours, and an activity where youth take a free introductory flight. The event is FREE, open to the public, and food will be available for purchase.

Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center Community Survey

Help Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center update its exhibit by taking this brief survey. MTCVC wants to tell the stories of our Interior community and needs your input on what stories should be shared.

Alaska Workforce Employer Survey

The Alaska Safety Alliance jointly with the State of Alaska has sent out a short employer survey in support of developing a cross-industry workforce plan to help address many of Alaska's workforce challenges. 

Ribbon Cutting with Forget Me Not Home Watchers

TOMORROW, Friday, April 26th | 10:00 AM

Celebrate the Grand Opening of Forget Me Not Home Watchers! We are excited to host the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in our very own office at 100 Cushman Street, Unit 102. Drop by to enjoy snacks from Costco and catering by Great Harvest Bread Company.

Ribbon Cutting with Nuvision Credit Union

Tuesday, April 30th | 12:00 PM (updated)

Join us for the Grand Opening of Nuvision Credit Union's new location at 375 Merhar Avenue! Celebrate with us at their open house with drinks, appetizers, and prize giveaways.

Ribbon Cutting with Foundation Health Partners

Thursday, May 2nd | 5:00 PM

Please join us at the FHP Orthopedic & Spine Specialists Open House at 1919 Lathrop Street, Suite 105. Enjoy bites from Beyond Birch Co., presentations by their experts, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.

These Members are Hiring:

New job postings in ORANGE

• Alaska Auto Rental - Several Positions
• Equipment Source Inc. - Several positions
• Fairbanks Resource Agency - Residential Services Director
• Fidelity Title Agency of Alaska - Escrow Assistant
• Foundation Health Partners - Registration/Scheduling Representative I - TVC 1st Care Clinic
• Global Federal Credit Union - Member Service Center Team Manager - Fairbanks
• Green Star of Interior Alaska - General Manager
• Helping Alaska - Seeking an Executive Director
• Information Insights - Buildings UP Coordinator for the Buildings UP Program
• KTVF/KXDF/KFXF - Several positions
• PeopleAK - Several positions
• Raven Landing Senior Community - Catering & Events Manager - Raven Landing
• TDL Staffing Inc. - Several positions
• UAF Community and Technical College - Several positions
• United States Army Garrison - Vacancies at Fort Wainwright & Fort Greely



To view all job postings click HERE

April 25: NOLO (No One Left Outside)

April 26: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Forget Me Not Home Watchers

April 27: UAF Jazz Combo

April 30: West Valley High School: Student Job & Career Fair

April 30: Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Nuvision Credit Union

May 2: ARTSci Teen Workshop: Field Sketching

May 2: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Foundation Health Partners Orthopedic & Spine Specialists Community Open House

May 2: Foundations for Investing Peace of Mind

May 4: Junior Curators: Spring

May 7: Fairbanks Chamber Weekly Business Luncheon: Education Priorities with Commissioner Deena Bishop

May 10: Early Explorers: Spring

To view our entire Community Event Calendar, click HERE