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A Message from our Board of Directors President, Jeff Sanford

Chamber Members,

ComFish was very successful this year. Thank you to our Chamber staff, committees, and volunteers. You did a heck of a job putting this all together. Vendors and the public were excited to be visiting in person. We are already thinking about next year and how we can grow and expand this event.

In the month of April, we will be focusing on how we can serve you. The Chamber wants to be interactive and evolve. The ever-changing business world poses many challenges. So if you have needs or concerns, please feel free to contact me so we can address them and help. I have an open line.

April is tax time. Be sure to file or extend before April 18th. Get in touch with your tax preparer or CPA to ensure you are getting the write-offs, credits, and depreciation you need to keep your cash flow going. As important as it is to grow revenue, it is equally important to address your assets, liabilities, and expenses appropriately.

The Chamber is looking into expanding our role for members. We have some exciting ideas and opportunities we are researching for our members. Stay tuned for more information to follow.

Remember, our mission is “To provide business development for an economically strong and diverse Kodiak region.” If you as a member need advice or help, please reach out so we can share best practices and keep your business profitable, successful, and a “going concern.”

New Members to report and welcome

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Finally, KMXT hosts the “Winter Twang Concert” on April 29-30th. My favorite band for sure in Kodiak. Be sure to get your tickets for this event.

I can feel Spring in the air!

Jeff Sanford

President

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News

Crab Fest Registration is Open!

It's time for Crab Fest planning! We're looking forward to another year of fun-filled activities that celebrate everything that makes Kodiak the unique community that we love!

Crab Fest will be held over Memorial Day weekend, May 26th through May 30th.

If you would like to have a booth at Crab Fest, Registration is due no later than April 27th.

If you wish to host an event and have it listed in the official Kodiak Crab Festival Event Schedule, complete the event form by May 3rd.

Those interested in participating in the Kodiak Crab Festival Parade complete the Parade Participation form by May 3rd.

A Chamber representative will call to confirm your details. All booths must be paid in full by May 3, 2022. If there are any questions during the process, please call (907) 486-5557 or email jena@kodiakchamber.org

ComFish Alaska 2022 in Review

We just finished up Kodiak’s 43rd ComFish Trade Show & Forums. This year’s show was a success, with 41 exhibitors covering all aspects of the fishing industry, showing off their goods and services. There was also a full slate of presenters sharing information on seafood markets, crab, climate change, and opportunities in kelp mariculture. Updates from ADF&G Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang, State updates from Representative Louise Stutes and Senator Gary Stevens, and Federal updates from Senator Lisa Murkowski & Senator Dan Sullivan, and much more. If you missed the forums, you can watch them again here.

We want to thank the ComFish planning committee volunteers, Kevin Bumgarner, Jeff Stephan, Julianne Curry, Julie Bonnie, Linda Kozak, Mary Beth Loewen, Nick Szabo, and Quentin Fong, and Theresa Peterson. Their fresh ideas and constant support were critical to our success. We also could not have had this all come together without the help of our volunteers, Kevin Bumgarner, Mary Beth Loewen, Ed Hernaez, Aimee Williams, Jessi Marlow, Angie Shaffer, Jeff Stephan, and the amazing Kodiak Island Borough Team: Roxanne Murphy, Dave Conrad, Patricia Valerio, Paul VanDyke, Jeff Johnson, Bronwyn Currie, during setup and teardown.

We also want to thank all of our sponsors, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Highmark Marine Fabrication, Pacific Seafood Processors Association, Samson Tug and Barge, East Point Dock, and Northrim Bank, and Alaskans for Better Elections.

Of course, all of this is made possible by our PIKE sponsors, with a special thanks to Susan Johnson for the use and assistance during the trade show with our venue, the Kodiak Harbor Convention Center.

Updating Your Information through our Membership Portal!

We want our members to get the most out of our online directory and resources by updating their membership listing with the most current contact information for the Kodiak Chamber's website!

Login to your member portal or call Trinity Higinbotham, Community Relation Director, at (907) 486-5557 or email trinity@kodiakchamber.org

Get Your News Out to the Community!

News & Views is a weekly, two-minute, pre-recorded radio segment that airs on KVOK and HOT 101.1

Each segment spotlights one of our local Chamber Members and is recorded at the KVOK studio with Community Relations Director, Trinity Higinbotham.

What is Discussed? We will help guide your message, but anything business-related is fair game!

Who Can Take Advantage? Any Chamber Member is able to take advantage of this unique promotional opportunity. Anyone from the organization can be interviewed. You choose the direction and goal you'd like to accomplish and we will work with you to achieve it! This is a completely FREE service we provide for our Chamber Members.

I'm Ready, What Now? Simply contact Trinity via email, stop by the office, or call (907) 486-5557 to schedule.

Join the Small Business Collaboration Group

Our mission is to support an environment of success for small business through collaboration, communication, and education.

The group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 10 AM. All are welcome! This month's meeting is Tuesday, April 12th.

Email jena@kodiakchamber.org to be added to the distribution list to get the monthly agenda.

Kodiak Youth Litter Patrol

Get paid to keep Kodiak beautiful! Apply to be a part of the Kodiak Youth Litter Patrol!

The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce is looking for four summer student workers to work for the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce this summer. Students will work six hours per day, Monday through Friday, from mid-June to early August. Must be 14-17 years old to apply. Work includes picking up trash, litter, and roadside refuse.

Find out more and how to apply here!

Upcoming Events

The Spring Women’s Show

April 22 | 5 - 9 PM

April 23 | 10 - 4 PM

You're invited to the 2022 Spring Women's Show on Friday, April 22nd from 5 PM to 9 PM and Saturday, April 23rd from 10 AM - 4 PM. The Convention Center will be filled with businesses and organizations featuring products and services for Women. Showcasing what Kodiak has to offer for Women including education, clothing, jewelry and accessories, essential oils, health & beauty care, art, crafts, candles, and so much more. Come see what Kodiak has to offer, enjoy yourself, and bring the whole family for a wonderful weekend of shopping at The Spring Women's Show.

For more information contact Ellen Simeonoff at (907) 539-2776.

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training

April 25-26 | 9 - 3:30 PM

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the UAF Cooperative Extension Service are offering a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course this spring. This training is an FDA-approved course that satisfies the grower training curriculum requirements under the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. The course is open to any grower interested in learning about produce safety.

There is NO CHARGE for class participants. Funding is provided by an FDA-State of Alaska Cooperative Agreement.

Growers who attend all seven modules of the training will receive a FREE Certificate of Course Completion.

Contact the DEC Produce Safety Team (producesafety@alaska.gov) to register. Space will be limited, so pre-registration is required. Registration closes on April 11, 2022.

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Learn More About Ranked Choice Voting

April 28 | 8:30 - 9 AM

In the 2020 General Election, voters approved an initiative to establish a Nonpartisan Top Four Primary Election system and a Ranked Choice Voting General Election system. There will be many changes to how we vote and how elections look.

Take a deeper dive into ranked-choice voting with Gail Fenumiai, Director, Division of Elections as she discusses the details and answers questions about Ranked Choice Voting.

Kodiak Island Borough

COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE

Disposal Event

May 5 & 6 | By Appointment Only

Make an appointment by emailing Morgan.Kuhnke@usecology.com or calling Morgan at (907) 646-5070 by Wednesday, April 22 by 5 PM Alaska Time. Be sure to identify yourself as a Kodiak Island business/government agency.

The disposal event will take place at the Kodiak Island Borough Landfill.

NRC Alaska will take appointments on a first come, first serve basis - so Don’t Delay! Qualified small businesses and government agencies will be charged for transportation and disposal of their hazardous waste based on the type and amount of their waste. Payment arrangements must be made in advance by the issuance of a Purchase Order, Credit Card, or Business Check. NO Cash or Personal Checks will be accepted.

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Community Clean-Up Day

May 7 | 9 AM - 1 PM

Please stop by the High School parking lot to pick up trash bags and choose an area in our community to help clean up Kodiak!

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 1 PM.

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.

Matson will be giving away prizes to select participants. Stay tuned for all the details!

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, Threshold, Alaska Waste, the City of Kodiak, and Kodiak Island Borough.

Alaska Small Business Development Center Workshops & On-Demand Classes

LIVE Events

Introduction to QuickBooks Online

New On-Demand Workshops

Member News

Walmart Plus Membership!

Are you curious about Walmart+?

Unsure what the benefits are?

How does it make your life better?

Find out more about a FREE trial!

Stop into your Walmart of Kodiak and visit with Jeff, Jesusa, and Rowena and let them explain this great program!

Emily's Alterations & Design

Located at 326 Center Ave, Suite 101

Emily will be retiring in September 2022 and is selling her alterations business.

The business includes machines, threads, and zippers. You can even stay in the same location.

Willing to train if desired.

Call Emily for Details (907) 486-5699

Job Resources

Positions that are currently open around Kodiak:

See All the Jobs Available

Are You Hiring?

Email us your job listing and we can share them on our online Job Board, post them on our social media, and include them in our monthly e-newsletter.

COVID Resources

COVID Relief Resources from SWAMC

SWAMC is actively engaged in conversations with other ARDORs, the Alaska Small Business Development Center, Alaska Municipal League, and other State and Federal agency representatives to sift through and understand the many resources available for businesses, municipalities, tribes, and individuals who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additional resource links for COVID:

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