Last Night Shift Before Summer Break!

April 18, 2024

A community newsletter highlighting our members and events.

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Celebrate the last Chamber Night Shift before summer break! We've had a lot of great programs to help people find success in their businesses but this session is about taking care of your health so you can keep working at your best. Join us at Trax Outdoor Center for a Hot Yoga Session at 5:15 PM with owner Mike Hajdukovich.

Let's fill the studio with chamber members and kick off the summer with some yoga. Beginners are welcome and there is a $10 drop-in fee.

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.

April 23: Yoga Night at Trax Outdoor Center

5:15 - 6:30 PM | Trax Outdoor Center, 310 Birch Hil Road

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.

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

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32nd Annual BizzBee

TODAY April 18th | 6:00 PM | Westmark Gold Room

Join as a team of three to compete against friends and organizations in the Literacy Council's spelling bee fundraiser. If you don't have the spelling chops to participate, there are still great ways to support literacy in Alaska. Sponsor a team, donate directly, or get a raffle ticket and win a trip for two from Alaska Airlines. You can also join as a spectator, enjoy dinner and drinks, and participate in the audience spelling bee!

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Student Job & Career Fair

Deadline to Apply, Friday, April 19th

Lathrop and West Valley High School are holding Student Job & Career Fairs! Lathrop's Job Fair is on April 26, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm and businesses should email honey.alexander@k12northstar.org to get involved.

West Valley's Job Fair is on April 30, at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Many students are looking to start their professional careers. Help strengthen our workforce and hire local students for your internships, seasonal positions, and job openings.

Contact Lathrop High School

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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.

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Explore Fairbanks Site Inspection

April 24 - 25 | Starts at Morriss Thompson Visitor Cente

Are you looking for locations for hosting meetings or events in Fairbanks? Sign up for a FREE tour of over 25 local spaces facilitated by Explore Fairbanks. This is a great learning opportunity for anyone with job responsibilities that include meeting/event planning.

Ribbon Cutting with Forget Me Not Home Watchers

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 | 11:00 AM

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.