A Message from our Board of Directors President, Julie Bonney
Chamber Members,
This is my last President's message for the monthly chamber newsletter. I am stepping down as President and Jeff Sanford with Northrim Bank will serve as the new Chamber President for 2022. I won’t be going too far, though, since I will continue to serve on the Executive Committee as Past President along with Patrick Cummings (Island Engineering), Vice President, and we will be voting in our Secretary/Treasurer this month. It will be fun to see what kind of worldly message Jeff will have to share with Chamber members each month 😊.
The Chamber hopes to get life back to more normalcy with some upcoming in-person events. We had The Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner – We Applaud You – on Friday, February 4th. We also have an in-person Business After Hours hosted by Bella Bronze Body Spa on February 24th from 5-7 PM. It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house, meet the Bella Bronze team and learn more about what they offer. There will be door prizes, split the pot, and food and drinks served.
The Chamber would like to give a warm welcome to our two newest members – BrightBox Farms and Double Shovel Cider Company. BrightBox is Kodiak’s first year-round vertical indoor farm. You can order their fresh, locally grown greens online or pick them up at Cost Savers. An Anchorage favorite, we are excited to see what Double Shovel Cider Company has planned for Kodiak. We are looking forward to checking out both great businesses in the near future.
Don’t forget your sweetheart or remind a friend that you love them on Valentine’s Day, February 14th. Buy that special gift locally to support Kodiak’s small business community.
It has been a pleasure to serve as President for the Chamber for the last 2 years. I look forward to Jeff’s leadership guiding the Chamber and an economically bright future for Kodiak.
Julie Bonney
Past President
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We Celebrated the Coast Guard at The Annual Appreciation Dinner
More than 150 people turned out for the annual Coast Guard Appreciation Dinner on February 4th. The dinner is a way for the Kodiak Community to show appreciation for local service members.
The evening invited 100 members of the Coast Guard to attended the dinner, including Vice Admiral Michael McAllister and Rear Admiral Nathan Moore. The evening also showed off the best of everything Kodiak has to offer, with a buffet dinner featuring food from Bearfoot Bakery, The Best Western & Chart Room, BrightBox Farms, Cost Savers, The Den Catering, Henry’s Great Alaskan Restaurant, Kodiak Hana, MeLaine’s Crazy Cakes and The Rendevous.
Coast Guard attendees were honored through various proclamations and letters of support from local and state government agencies and through remarks from guest speakers like Vice Admiral Michael McAllister and Rear Admiral Nathan Moore.
The event couldn't have been possible without our event sponsors Matson, KANA, and Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital and our PIKE sponsors.
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2022 Relocation Guide Photo Contest Winners!
We'd like to congratulate Denise Link who won the 2022 Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Relocation Guide Photo Contest!
We'd also like to congratulate Shane Parker, who got 2nd place, and Ellen Carty who got 3rd place.
We'd also like to congratulate our category winners, Shane Parker, JoAnne Knight, Allan White, Pancho Valladolid, Jone Suleski, Rena Rankin, Denise Link, and Ellen Carty.
We'd like to thank everyone for submitting their wonderful photos! This was not an easy contest to judge! Please keep your eyes out this Spring for the 2022 Relocation Guide to see these and some of the other wonderful entries!
See all the winners here!
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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 and to be published within our 2022 Relocation Guide.
Login to your member portal or call Trinity Higinbotham, Community Relation Director, at (907) 486-5557 or email trinity@kodiakchamber.org
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Do You Want to Host a Business After Hours in 2022?
Feature your business at one of our monthly Business After Hours events! These events target the entire community as well as other Chamber Members. It gives them the opportunity to visit your business and learn the story behind why and how you do what you do.
If you are interested, contact us now as spots are limited!
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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.
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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!
Email jena@kodiakchamber.org to be added to the distribution list to get the monthly agenda.
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KMXT Silent Auction
February 18 - 20
Save the date! KMXT's Silent Auction 2022 is February 18 - 20.
Registration opens on February 14.
Watch here for more details!
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Bella Bronze Business After Hours
February 24 | 5 PM
Please join us on February 24th from 5-7 PM at Bella Bronze Body Spa for an evening of networking and fun! Learn about the latest trends in health, fitness, and beauty. Bella Bronze Body Spa is the place for total body wellness! Take advantage of giveaways, while you enjoy food and drinks plus split the pot! Come out, have fun, and do some good by supporting one of our locally owned businesses!
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Sales Tax-Free Day!
March 5 | All Day
It's time to start thinking about promoting your business during the Sales Tax-Free Day! The City of Kodiak accepted a resolution in 2009, requested by the Chamber, to hold a tax-free day on the first Saturday of March each year. This year's tax-free day will be held on March 5th!
We want to get the word out and help promote any extra specials you'll be having! Please send us a flyer, image, or description of the special you'll be having, and we'll share it via mass email and Facebook! Please send your specials to trinity@kodiakchamber.org no later than March 1st.
Special thanks to the City of Kodiak for their continued support.
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The Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative’s Annual Meeting | |
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The Kodiak Harvest Food Cooperative’s Annual Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 15, 5 PM-7 PM.
This year’s meeting theme is Thriving Through Change. More details about the meeting will be shared later in February.
The KHFC Annual Meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in the co-op is encouraged to attend.
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Alaska Small Business Development Center Workshops & On-Demand Classes
New On-Demand Workshops
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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
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Three Seats Up for Election Kodiak Electric Association, Inc. Board of Directors
DATE: January 19, 2022
CONTACT: Nancy B. Sweeney
nbsweeney@kodiak.coop
Deadline for filing petitions is March 16, 2022.
Three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year in Kodiak Electric Association, Inc.’s membership election.
The Board of Directors consists of nine elected voting Directors and one United States Coast Guard appointed non-voting liaison. This year, the seats currently held by Directors Linda Freed, Jay Johnston, and Matt Moir are up for election. All three seats are for three-year terms. KEA members locally elect KEA’s directors.
Candidate petition packets are available by contacting the KEA office. To be an eligible candidate, you must be a member of KEA.
Completed candidate petition packets must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the KEA office at 1614 Mill Bay Road.
The Notice of Annual Membership Meeting, Annual Report, and ballots will be mailed to members of KEA on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Completed ballots must be returned by mail in the envelope that is provided with the notice of the meeting, and must be received by Friday, April 22, 2022. All voting will be done by mail.
Ballot results will be announced at KEA’s Annual Membership Meeting on Monday, April 25, 2022. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m.
During 2021, regular meetings of the Board were held on the fourth Thursday of each month, beginning at noon. An average of 30 hours is required for 12 regular meetings during the year. The Board also meets as a whole for the Annual Membership Meeting and on the next day to organize the slate of officers. Meetings may be held virtually.
KEA’s Bylaws state that each member is entitled to one vote. Joint members are jointly entitled to one vote. A ballot is voided if a person not listed on the account signs the return envelope. KEA members uncertain about the name(s) listed on their accounts are encouraged to call KEA to find out how to update their accounts. The deadline for any changes to be in effect for this year’s election process is March 2, 2022. Business Accounts (corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships) should annually update their list of officers/owners authorized to vote on behalf of the account.
For further information or to request a candidate petition packet, contact Nancy B. Sweeney, Communication/Human Resource Specialist, at (907) 486-7700.
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We Want to Hear From You! You Could Win $100 for Your Time
The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce is conducting a workforce survey to gauge the current employment status of Kodiak.
Survey participation is completely anonymous and confidential. We are offering participants the chance to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card for participating in our survey.
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Positions that are currently open around Kodiak: | |
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.
Contact us for more details!
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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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Winter Resiliency
This year, as we cope with COVID-19, we can also take measures to improve our physical and mental health.
Mental Well-Being
Our overall well-being is dependent on both our mental and physical health. The tips in the Mental Health Resiliency Guide can help you learn more about ways to improve your well-being and connect with activities you can do by yourself, with your family, or community. Also, if you ever find yourself struggling and need more support, it's ok to ask for help!
Resiliency
Staying healthy during the pandemic is important to help prevent severe illness and to increase overall resiliency to cope with stress. Find a way to move your body regularly, eat healthy, and practice gratitude. Use these resources to encourage your friends, communities, schools, clients, and loved ones to stay safe, strong, and kind...Read More
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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...
Contact us for more details
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Thank You, Renewing Members! | |
- AAA MOVING AND STORAGE
- FITCH FUEL CATALYST
- GEIGER
- HARBORSIDE COFFEE & GOODS
- JML PRODUCTIONS
- KODIAK ATHLETIC CLUB
- KODIAK CRIME STOPPERS, INC
- KODIAK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
- KODIAK FUNERAL CHAPEL
- KODIAK LIONS CLUB
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- KODIAK ROTARY CLUB (NOON CLUB)
- KODIAK TEEN COURT
- NATIVE VILLAGE OF AFOGNAK
- NORMAN'S
- PROVIDENCE KODIAK ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER
- TACOS 49
- THREE SISTERS COFFEE CO.
- THREE SISTERS TRADING CO.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors! | |
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 16th at noon in the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Board Room. | | | | |
