Political Forum: State Primary, House Districts 1 & 6, Senate Seat B

Aug 11: Political Forum | State Primary: House Districts 2 & 6, Senate Seat B

Aug 18: COVID-19 and the Alaska Economy

Aug 25: Political Forum | City Council

Sept 1: Political Forum | Ballot Measure 1: Fair Share Act

Sept 16: Political Forum | Borough Assembly

*this is a Wednesday

PROTIP: Put these on your calendar just like you would if you were attending in person so you don't forget and so you have the link at your fingertips when you're ready to tune in!

Interested in sponsoring a luncheon? It's only $250 and benefits can be found HERE.

Email Katie if you're interested!

Applications are now being accepted for the

Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

There are 7 seats that are open for a three year term, effective Jan 2021 – Dec 2023.

The Board governs the work of the Fairbanks Chamber that includes:

ADVOCACY - We advocate for and work toward the best environment possible for businesses, to survive and thrive in the Greater Fairbanks Area.

PROMOTION - We create awareness that drives economic strength and growth for Interior Alaska.

DEVELOPMENT - We strive to be an informational resource and a networking hub where enterprising people can use and share knowledge.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2020 AT 6:00 PM

Find more info

Apply now

Alaska Primary Elections

The Alaska primary election is next Tuesday, August 18. Your options to vote are:

Complete your absentee ballot. It must be post marked or delivered to an official ballot collection box (675 7th Ave, Fairbanks) by election day.
Vote early at a polling place - open now.
Vote on election day. Find your polling place here.

Not sure what will be on the primary ballot? Find sample ballots here. You will need to know your Alaska House District in order to select the right ballot.

Request Your Absentee Ballot

The State of Alaska allows anyone to request an absentee ballot online or by paper form.

The deadline is past for the Primary Election but you may still request your General Election application. This request must be received by Saturday, October 24.

You also have the option to vote by mail for the October 6 municipal election. One form allows you to request an absentee ballot for Borough Assembly, School Board, IGU Board, and City Council in Fairbanks and North Pole.

Municipal absentee ballot applications must be received by Tuesday, September 29.

Enrollment is Open!

Leadership Fairbanks is an online program facilitated by the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce designed to help emerging and established leaders expand their existing leadership skills through exposure to challenging ideas, insights from community leaders, lively discussion, and personal reflection. Participating in Leadership Fairbanks is an inspiring and challenging experience in which you will develop lifelong relationships with established and emerging leaders in our community while learning the skills necessary to become a valued leader in your organization and in our community.

Find out more information about Leadership Fairbanks HERE or email Katie with any questions.

Enroll Now

Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship for

Leadership Fairbanks

This scholarship was established in 2020 and aims to encourage and increase diversity of emerging and established leaders from the Greater Fairbanks area who participate in the annual Leadership Fairbanks program hosted by the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce.

Read more about this new scholarship opportunity on the Leadership Fairbanks page HERE.

Apply Now

Mortgage and Rent Relief

"Up to $1,200 in mortgage and rent relief was made available to eligible Alaskans through the federal CARES Act in response to COVID-19 hardship. Applications were accepted by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation from across the state for a two-week period from June 15-26, 2020."

Read the rest of the press release HERE.