Hello Soldotna,
The Chamber team stopped by the Soldotna City Council meeting on Wednesday, where Mayor Whitney recognized Anne and Patty for their many years of service working at the Soldotna Visitor Center. They have welcomed and assisted hundreds of thousands of visitors to Soldotna, leaving them with a positive impression of our city.
We are working to make our 2025 Soldotna Visitor Guide even better this year. All members are included in the directory, but check out all the fantastic advertising opportunities we offer to our members!
Cheers!
-Your Soldotna Chamber
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Ad Sales for the 2025 Soldotna Visitor Guide is now available! Whether you're renewing your advertisement or it is your first time buying an ad with us, you can rest assured that our Soldotna Visitor Guide is a fantastic way to reach potential customers, tourists, & locals across the greater Soldotna area! | |
CONTACT CIERRA TODAY!
cierra@soldotnachamber.com OR 907-262-9814
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The Soldotna Chamber is ready to celebrate THIRTY YEARS of hosting our annual Pie Auction fundraiser! The event will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 and this year we’re looking back with a “Time Machine” theme! The evening will include a live auction and a variety of raffles & games, raising funds for our community events & programs. Those include Frozen RiverFest, Soldotna Progress Days, the Levitt AMP Soldotna Music Series & many more. This annual fundraiser also finances the Chamber’s Scholarship Program in its entirety. Over the past 30 years, with the help of our generous membership, the Soldotna Chamber has awarded $372,800 in scholarships to students in the greater Soldotna area.
We are requesting donations from local businesses to include in the auction and raffles. Guests are always interested in bidding for vacations, behind-the-scenes experiences, and tickets to local events. Our guests also love to bid on restaurant gift cards, fishing trips, unique Alaskan items, hotel/lodge stays, as well as other items that are unique to our area.
We truly appreciate your consideration in regard to a contribution. Each donor will be acknowledged with the donated item on auction night, as well as in the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, on the Chamber’s social media pages and printed in local publications. Donations will also be printed in the auction’s program. This event is a wonderful opportunity for you to give back and get recognition for it! Just flip this page over and fill out the form, or give us a call, we would love to hear from you!
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September 18th
CANCELED
KENAI City Council Candidate Forum
September 25th
CANCELED
Joint Soldotna Luncheon - Borough Assembly Candidate Forum
October 2nd
Joint Kenai Luncheon - Senate Candidate Forum
October 9th
Joint Soldotna Luncheon - Representative Candidate Forum
October 23rd
Student of the Quarter Luncheon
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
If you have any questions you would like posed to our Candidates at our Luncheon Forums, please submit those to maddy@soldotnachamber.com!
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JOINT CHAMBER LUNCHEON
House Representative
Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 9th
12pm
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
538 Arena Ave #8200
Soldotna, Alaska
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JOINT CHAMBER LUNCHEON
House Representative
Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 9th
12pm
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
538 Arena Ave #8200
Soldotna, Alaska
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How to Apply:
Visit https://form.jotform.com/241687454069164 for more information and to submit your application. Deadline for applications is Monday, September 30, 2024.
For questions or more details, please contact Maddy Olsen at maddy@soldotnachamber.com or by calling 907-262-9814.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in our community? The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce is looking for dynamic and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of Soldotna, support local businesses, and contribute to the growth and development of our area.
Why Apply?
- Influence local economic development
- Network with community leaders and business owners
- Make a meaningful difference in Soldotna
- Gain valuable leadership experience
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Nominations for the
65th Annual Soldotna Chamber
AWARDS CELEBRATION
will now be accepted throughout the year!
Any time an individual or business impresses you, take a moment to see if they qualify for one of our awards and submit a nomination!
All nominations must be submitted by 11/14/24.
The Soldotna Chamber's Award Celebration will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024.
All Chamber Members receive two complimentary tickets to the event!
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The 2024 Spark Soldotna Application will be released SOON!
Watch for the announcement!
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Kenai Local Food Connection's Lunch & Learn Series at THE GOODS
Tuesday, September 17th, 11:30 - 12:30
"What's up at your local landfill?"
presented by Lee Frey, KPB Director of Solid Waste
All Welcome! Food and beverages are available for purchase at The Goods. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch.
The Goods, 45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Suite A, Soldotna, Alaska
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ACCESS ALASKA
36275 Kenai Spur Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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907-262-4955
info@accessalaska.org
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KENAI PENINSULA FOOD BANK
OPEN HOUSE for
GREG MEYER
Friday, September 20th
3-6pm
Join us in celebrating our Executive Director, Greg Meyers on his last day. We hope to thank him for all his invaluable contributions, shared laughs, and the wonderful memories we have shared together during his time at KPFB and in our community!
33955 Community College Dr
Soldotna, Alaska
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KPEDD
RESOURCE ROUNDUP
Friday, September 20th
1-3pm
Connect with local resource providers for support for planning, financing, locating employees, training your workforce, supply chain management, technical assistance, & any other business-related questions!
Northern Lights Espresso
44350 Sterling Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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WOMEN'S BUSINESS
OWNER MEET-UP
at Salmon Catcher's Lodge
Friday, September 20th
6-8pm
Please text 907-335-2001
Join us for our next meet-up. Network with other women in business, & enjoy some light refreshments & beverages.
For those who are feeling up to it, we'll likely head out afterwards for LADIE'S NIGHT!
Salmon Catcher Lodge
37911 Ralph Ln
Kenai, Alaska
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The Harvest Moon
Local Food Festival
Saturday, September 21st
11am - 6pm
The Kenai Peninsula’s biggest one-day farmers market and local food celebration. The festival spotlights local Alaskans who grow, harvest and produce all sorts of Alaska Grown and Made in Alaska food and wellness products. As well as farm vendors, this free event features fun activities for kids and families, live music, cooking demonstrations and educational talks, food trucks, the popular Fermentation Station, wild edibles walks, and a pie baking contest
Soldotna Creek Park
251 States Ave
Soldotna, Alaska
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SOLDOTNA SENIOR CENTER
invites you to
PASTA, PASSION, & PISTOLS!
a murder mystery party
Saturday, September 21st
4pm
Silent Auction / Prizes
Tickets are $25 each
Call 907-262-2322 to purchase tickets!
Soldotna Senior Center
195 W Park Ave
Soldotna, Alaska
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THE PET FORT located in the Peninsula Center Mall in Soldotna | |
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EMPYREAN HEALTH & WELLNESS
presents
U10-U18 HOCKEY COACHING WEEKEND
September 27th-28th
Hockey development weekend with Hockey Canada elite level development coach Rob Armstrong.
We still have a few places available for last minute sign-ups.
Three age groups, U11's and under, 12-15's and 16+, 3 x 75 minute sessions per skater over two days (Friday & Saturday)
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BONE MARROW DRIVE
Friday, September 27th
10am - 2pm
We urge our community members to join the registry, as 70% of those needing a bone marrow transplant cannot find a match in their family. Every 3-4 minutes, someone in the US is diagnosed with blood cancer. You can make a real difference!
Mountain Tower - Denali Room
Central Peninsula Hospital
250 Hospital Place
Soldotna, Alaska
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SURVIVING & THRIVING
THROUGH CANCER
Saturday, September 28th
11am - 2pm
Free & Open to the Public
Survivor Gifts
Fun Activities
Live Entertainment
Healthy Food
Integrative Therapies
Prize Drawings
River Tower
Central Peninsula Hospital
240 Hospital Place
Soldotna, Alaska
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KENAI RIVER MARATHON
Sunday, September 29th, 2024
Registration closes at 8:30pm on 9/28
26.2 Miles through Alaska's Playground
907-283-1991
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KENAI RIVER BROWN BEARS
HOME OPENER
Friday, October 4th
7:30pm
Brown Bears vs Janesville Jets
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
538 Arena Ave #8200
Soldotna, Alaska
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KENAI WATERSHED FORUM
presents
FIRESIDE CHATS
Wednesdays
6pm - 7pm
Wednesday, October 2nd
"Going with the Flow"
with Leah Ellis
KWF Members get a drink on us!
Kenai River Brewing Company
308 Homestead Ln
Soldotna, Alaska
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HAHAs for TATAs
A COMEDY NIGHT FUNDRAISER
benefiting the
American Cancer Society
Saturday, October 5th
Doors open at pm
Entertainment begins at 7pm
Featuring Maggie Winston, Brandon Miller, Angie Welborn, & Bill Baker
$30 per person
$50 per couple
Main Street Tap & Grill
10800 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, Alaska
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LOVE INC's
Annual Fundraiser
A Night of
DENIM & DIAMONDS
Friday, October 11th
6pm
Prizes
Games
Silent Auction
Dinner
Christ Lutheran Church
128 N Soldotna Ave
Soldotna, Alaska
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TROUT UNLIMITED
presents the
2024 International Fly Fishing
Film Festival
Monday, October 14th
Doors open at 5pm
Film begins at 6pm
If available, tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
Questions? Contact: jpic41@comcast.net
Main Street Tap & Grill
10800 Kenai Spur Hwy
Kenai, Alaska
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NEW HOPE COUSELING CENTER
presents
EVENINGS OF HOPE
Friday & Saturday
October 18th, 19th, 25th, & 26th
6-8pm
Fundraiser Dinners provide counseling services to the students of Alaska Christian College
TABLES: $400
TICKETS: $50 each
www.newhopesoldotna.com
Frosos Restaurant
35433 Kenai Spur Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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Costumed ZOMBIE RUN! Race starts at 12:30 pm
Family-friendly 5K course.
Prizes for fastest runner and best costume.
Registration is $5 per runner (or walker, or zombie lurcher) for Tsalteshi Trails Association members or $10 for nonmembers. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL from 1pm to 3 pm
The trick-or-treat trail is open for ages 10 and under.
Visit stations along the trail, play games and get treats!
Registration is $10 for individual kids, or, for families, it's $10 each for the first two kids and $5 for each additional kid up to six total.
Station sponsors needed! If your business/organization/club/family/etc. would like to sponsor a station, please contact Alicia at ttysp@tsalteshi.org.
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KENAI PENINSULA COLLEGE
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
free & open to the public
ARTS & CRAFTS:
Mindful Drawing
Thursday, September 19th
3 pm - 4:30 pm
Kenai Peninsula College
Kenai River Campus
156 College Road
Soldotna, Alaska
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KENAI PERFORMERS
presents
The Bullying Collective
directed by Jen Brighton
AND
Girl in the Mirror
directed by Terri Zopf-Schoessler
September 12-15 & 19-22
Thurs-Sat at 7pm
Sundays at 2pm
Kenai Performers
44045 Kalifornsky Beach Rd
Soldotna, Alaska
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TRIUMVIRATE THEATRE
presents
THIS AIN'T BROADWAY
Written & Directed by Joe Rizzo
Lyrics by Mim McKay
Fridays-Saturdays
October 4th-5th
& 11th-12th
at 7pm
Nikiski Highschool
52275 Education Dr
Nikiski, Alaska
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THE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY
presents
Tamara McCoy, piano
& Marcio Candido, violin
Saturday, October 5th
7:30 pm
Come listen to the amazing sounds of works for violin and piano. One review speaks of instruments spontaneously combusting!
Christ Lutheran Church
128 N Soldotna Ave
Soldotna, Alaska
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TRIUMVIRATE THEATRE
presents
LAME DUCKS & DARK HORSES
Fridays & Saturdays
October 25th-26th
November 1st-2nd
at 7pm
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
538 Arena Ave #8200,
Soldotna, Alaska
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Kenai Chamber of Commerce
ARTIST SERIES
Opening Receptions:
First Friday of every month 5-7pm
Kenai Visitor Center Winter Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
11471 Kenai Spur Hwy,
Kenai, Alaska
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Soldotna Lions Club
154 E. Redoubt Avenue
Soldotna, AK 99669
September 6, 2024
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Good afternoon,
I am sure you have many students in your school who you recognize need assistance with some of the more necessities to help make the school year a success for them. Our club wants to extend a helping hand in some areas that you may not have known we can offer assistance in.
1. We offer free vision screening with our Plus Optix RX digital handheld computer. This device can better assist in determining if a child needs to be referred to an eye doctor for glasses. We have volunteers trained and already approved on the KPBSD website to come in and offer this service to your school nurses. This is not an acuity test but can easily detect vison disorders and media opacities.
2. We can help any student in your school who doesn’t have the ability to pay for an eye exam with financial assistance. Our club will also help pay for glasses, if they are determined to be needed by the optician.
3. School Supplies! We are holding our first ever “Car bashing event” Saturday, August 24th and September 7th. All funds raised during this event will be used to purchase school supplies for our local elementary schools that our club serves. Those schools are Sterling Elementary, K-Beach Elementary, Tustumena Elementary, Soldotna Elementary, Redoubt Elementary, and Soldotna Montessori. We have supported schools that are not listed above, we would just need to be made aware of their needs.
Does your school have a closet for children that need additional support by having access to school supplies? We would like to partner with the above-mentioned schools to help bridge the gap for underserved kids in our community.
4. Lastly, our club offers a “Christmas Kindness” program during the month of December. We sponsor one (1) family from each of the schools in our area and provide Christmas presents, food (if needed), or help pay of electricity or gas bills. We look want to give Christmas to families who have extreme needs. This program works with the direct assistance of your school nurse or secretary. We will ask for your school to nominated family in need during the beginning of November. This will enable us to shop for those families during the good holiday sales. We can receive nominations up until the 10th of December.
Often when we shop for families that are in our “Christmas Kindness” program, we are purchasing basic items that a child needs (socks, underwear, winter clothes, and boots). However, we balance that with providing wants from their Christmas list and many times it is brought to our attention that the families are lacking food during the holidays, so we also fill their pantries. One family needed fuel for their generator, so we purchased fuel. Where you see a need, we try to step in and fill that need.
We are the Soldotna Lions Club, and we serve our community.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.
My number is (907) 252- 6496.
Sincerely,
Sarah DesOrmeaux
Soldotna Lions Club President
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Coloring Contest for EVERYONE- not just the kids! Enter to win a Dairy Queen Gift Card. The winner will be contacted.
Turn it in at the races on September 7th.
OR drop it off by October 1st at:
Talent Acquisition Advisory, LLC
154 E. Redoubt Ave, Soldotna, AK
Mon-Thurs 9am - 11:30am, 1pm - 5pm
Fri 8am - 11am
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DEADLINE: OCTOBER 1st
Download the DOUBLE-SIDED coloring sheet. There are four categories:
Ages 0 to 5
Ages 6 to 10
Ages 11 to 17
Adult (18 and up)
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KENAI PENINSULA COLLEGE
ATTENTION LOCAL FOOD VENDORS!
KPC is now accepting proposals to operate the Kenai River Café located at the Kenai River Campus in Soldotna. Proposals are due by September 9th at 5pm.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please visit http://notice.alaska.gov/216248 or call (907) 474-7315.
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SOLDOTNA SATURDAY
FARMER'S MARKET
Every Saturday, June - September
10 am – 2 pm
at the corner of Kenai Spur Highway and East Corral Ave.
soldotnasaturdayfarmersmarket.com
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THANK YOU to Merrill Sikorski for constantly supporting our Chamber members and staff by photographing our community events and sharing our Soldotna stories! Our community is lucky to have you! | |
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Some properties, such as maintenance and routine upkeep, structures primarily in residential use and new construction less than 5 years old, are not eligible for the program. For a full list of program requirements, please visit our website for the official program guidelines.The application process is simple, and begins with the submittal of an application form. A selection committee will review applications, and select projects for funding that meet program goals and objectives.For more information, including a gallery of completed storefront projects, the full program guidelines, and an application, please visit:
www.Soldotna.org/Storefront
Or call: 907-262-9107
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City accepting new applications for Soldotna’s Storefront
Improvement Program
Apply by Sept 30, 2024
$154,819 in grants awarded to Soldotna business owners in the last 12 years
The City of Soldotna’s Storefront Improvement Program was created in 2012, to revitalize Soldotna’s commercial areas by stimulating additional private investment. By partnering with local business owners to share the cost of beautifying the exterior of their business, the program aims to: boost traffic, increase property values, and improve the overall look and function of our commercial core.
Approved projects will receive reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible costs, up to a maximum amount of $7,500. Eligible improvements include:
-rehabilitated storefronts;
-artistic signs, graphics and murals;
-windows;
-exterior lighting;
-canopies and awnings;
-painting and masonry work;
-permanent landscaping; and
-accessibility improvement.
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Do you rent lodging to visitors in Soldotna? A new lodging tax goes into effect on January 1, 2025, and all lodging operators located in the City of Soldotna will need to register before this goes into effect. The lodging tax will be paid by visitors to our community, and funds collected will be used to boost our local economy and promote future travel to the region. The tax applies to all stays of less than 30 continuous days at hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, lodges, VRBOs, Airbnbs, and other peer-to-peer rentals in Soldotna. Please visit www.soldotna.org/lodgingtax to learn more, and register for your certificate. | |
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As a Soldotna Chamber of Commerce member,
you can post current openings on our Job Board for free!
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NORTHWEST CUSTOMS
Help Wanted!! Northwest Customs is looking for the right person to help at the store doing accessory installs and helping customers find the parts they are looking for. This is a full time position. Stop by to drop off a resume or pick up an application.
907-260-9900
35326 Kenai Spur Hwy
Soldotna, Alaska
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Interested candidates should apply online or submit their resume and cover letter to cfjventures@gmail.com
by October 1, 2024.
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KENAI ADVENTURE CABINS
Hiring Full-Time
Vacation Property Manager
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Vacation Property Manager to run our residential Short-Term Rental (STR) and Long-Term Rental (LTR) property, which includes 4 two-bedroom cabins, 12 single-room cabins, a Social-Bathhouse building (Basecamp), and a Manager’s Cabin. In this role, you will ensure a high level of guest satisfaction and reviews, maintain and improve property standards, supervise and perform daily operations, and drive PnL performance. You will also be the face of KAC to all Prospects, Clients, Vendors, and in the Community.
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KENAI PENINSULA FOOD BANK
HIRING:
Full-Time Warehouse Associate
907-416-7619
info@kpfoodbank.org
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MEL'S
We are hiring for a morning position!
Drop off or send your résumé to Melsalaska907@gmail.com.
43335 Kalifornsky Beach Rd
Suite 22
Soldotna, Alaska
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SOLDOTNA SIT & STAY
HIRING:
KENNEL TECHNICIAN
Bring your resume to Soldotna Sit & Stay to apply.
47280 Healing Ct,
Soldotna, Alaska
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THE LEE SHORE CENTER
Hiring for multiple positions.
See listing below!
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NEW HOPE COUNCELING CENTER
We are seeking two seasoned Licensed Professional Counselors (or state-licensed mental health clinicians) to join our team.
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Kenai Peninsula Driving Instruction
HIRING
CDL Truck Driver Training Instructor Class A in Kenai
TO APPLY:
Visit alaskajobs.alaska.gov
and search for “673695”
Peninsula Job Center
11312 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite 2
907-335-3010
peninsula.jobcenter@alaska.gov
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KENAITZE INDIAN TRIBE
Check current job opportunities offered by Kenaitze!
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CITY OF SOLDOTNA
Check current job opportunities offered by the City of Soldotna!
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KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
Check current job opportunities offered by KPB!
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SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK
\Governor Mike Dunleavy proclaimed last week to be Suicide Prevention Week in Alaska. If you're struggling, remember that help is always available, this week and any other week.
Suicide occurs in Alaska at twice the rate of other states, but together we can break the stigma surrounding mental health and asking for help. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, call or text 988 for support.
Your well-being matters, and it’s never too late to reach out.
Read the Governor's Proclamation: https://gov.alaska.gov/suicide-prevention-week-5/
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