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Soldotna Chamber of Commerce44790 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669(907) 262-9814
Community Partners“Soldotna’s Community Partners - Developing Soldotna’s Future”
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Media Partners
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Arby’sAspen Hotels
Crowley PetroleumFirst National Bank AlaskaHomer Electric Association
Kenai River FoundationLambe, Tuter & Wagner, CPAs
Sweeney’s ClothingWells Fargo Bank
December 2014
Christmasin the Park
Saturday, December 6th at Soldotna Creek Park
“The views and opinions expressed in the advertisements are not necessarily endorsed or reflective of the views of the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce.”
4 pm - Triumvirate Theatre presents, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Live on Stage 4:30 pm - Christmas Tree Lighting
& Refreshments
56th Annual Soldotna Chamber of Commerce
Awards CelebrationJoin us in honoring businesses and individuals for their outstanding service to the Soldotna Chamber and our community!
Tuesday, January 13th
Noon - 1:30 pmSoldotna Regional Sports Complex
(Doors Open at 11:15 am)
We Need Your Nominations! Please submit a nomination form (enclosed) by December 10th to [email protected]!
Each active chamber member will receive two complimentary tickets to attend in the mail in December!RSVP is required by January 9th to 262-9814 or [email protected]
FREE andOpen to the Public!
FREE Game Bag for KidsFace PaintingIce-a-Cookie
Kids Monopoly Tournament
Ice CarvingsSnowmachine Rides
Ice BowlingHay Rides
Kick SledsScavenger Hunt
Free Lunch and Dinner...and much more!
Peninsula Winter GamesJanuary 31, 2015
Soldotna Regional Sports Complex
Peninsula Winter GamesIce Sculptures
Be a part of an annual Peninsula Winter Games tradition by reserving an ice sculpture for your business!!
Contact Tami at (907) 262-9814 or [email protected] for more information and to reserve your 2015 ice sculpture.
39th Annual
Free for
Kids!FIREWORKS!
Welcome New Members!Crowley Petroleum
(907) 283-4542www.crowley.com/kenai
A new Silver Level Community Partner!
The Restaurant @ Shea Drolet Cafe(832) 316-2728
35590 Sterling Hwy.(located in the old Naptowne in Sterling)
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We appreciate your membership referrals. A strong chamber makes a strong community!Please direct membership referrals and questions to Katie at 262-9814 or
Happy Holidays!Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve your business and our
community year-round. Wishing you all the best in 2015!
from the Soldotna Chamber Board of Directors & Staff
CHAMBER & VISITOR CENTER STAFF44790 Sterling Hwy.Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone (907) 262-9814 Fax (907) 262-3566
www.soldotnachamber.com
Michelle GlavesExecutive Director
Katie JacobsonMember Services [email protected]
Tami MurrayVisitor Center & Events Coordinator
January YeagerOffice Assistant
Sherrie Dahlen Bookkeeper
RIVER CITY PULLTABS 131 Warehouse Avenue, Soldotna
Rebecca Hanson - Store Manager #485
2014 Board of DirectorsRyan Kapp, President
Edward Jones Investments, 262-6336
Jim Stogsdill - Past PresidentFish Happens Guide Service, 262-6118
Becky Hutchinson - Secretary/TreasurerAlaska USA FCU, 714-4326
Mary HartGCI, 262-8926
Esther ChambersCentury 21 Freedom Realty, 262-1770
Robert RuffnerKenai Watershed Forum, 260-5449
Sherri NyitraiAlaska Family Medical Clinic, 262-4357
Steve ManleyWells Fargo Bank, 262-4435
Becky FosterFoster Construction, 262-1609
Shanon HamrickKenai Peninsula Tourism Marketing
Council (KPTMC), 262-5229
Laura West First American Title Insurance Company,
262-5708
Mike SweeneySweeney’s Clothing, 262-5916
Linda Murphy - City Council MemberCity of Soldotna Liaison, 262-1686
Let’s Connect!
Connect With Us on These Social Media Websites
Shop Safely This Holiday Season
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday—the holiday
shopping season is here, and Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Western Washington
and Oregon is advising consumers to shop and give wisely.
According to the National Retail Federation, shoppers spent an average of $407 last year and more than 100 million consumers shopped on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday. While there are many
bargains to be had, BBB warns of deals that are too good to be true.
Safety first.• Anticipate traffic and be careful of crowds. Never leave a wallet, credit card or purse on a counter or in an unattended shopping cart. It is a good idea to shop with a companion or ask for a security escort to the car
Don’t fall for false advertising. • Some companies will resort to ads that are misleading, deceptive or fraudulent. Bait-and-switch tactics are designed to bring consumers into a store but push them toward more expensive items
Check return and exchange policies. • Store policies can change for Black Friday deals. Consumers should educate themselves on whether returns are possible. Final sales, a very short return window and in-store only credits are common during the holiday shopping season.
Shop local. • Consumers can save time and money by supporting small businesses in their community. Check neighborhood retailers for their weekend deals on Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday. Some stores may be able to price-match some items.
Beware of counterfeit sites and sales on Cyber Monday.• The anonymity of the Internet often makes it difficult to discern between the legitimate and the counterfeit. Exceptionally low prices, distorted photos and missing contact information are often signs of a phony online retailer.
Give wisely and thoughtfully. • Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Before donating to a charity, make sure it is vetted. Consumers can see a charity’s rating at BBB.org or Give.org, a website run by the Council of Better Business Bureaus.
Provided by the BBB - Better Business Bureau serving Alaska, Oregon and Western Washington. The BBB is a neutral not-for-profit public reporting agency committed to trust in the marketplace. For more information on
ethical business standards and BBB Accreditation, or to access free BBB Business Reviews, Charity Reviews, scam alerts or find local event information, contact BBB or visit bbb.org.
Facebook•Pinterest•Instagram•Google +•Foursquare•Yelp•
Remember to Shop Local this Holiday Season and Year-Round!
Did you know that for every $100 you spend at a local business, $73 will stay right here in our local economy? Did you know that for every $100 you spend at a non-
locally owned business, only $43 will stay in our local economy?
Support our local businesses that in turn support community events, sports teams, school programs and donate to local non-profits. Support the Businesses that
Support Our Great Community!
Katie Jacobson, Member Services Coordinator(907) 262-9814 or [email protected]
<< SMART TECH HELP >>For Your Business
URL ShortenerWhat is it?A URL shortener converts a regular URL (website address) into a more condensed format. In other words, it takes a long url and makes them shorter. Some URL shorteners provide you tracking abilities so you can track how many clicks you receive using the shortened version.
Why Do I Need to Shorten My URL?The most popular reason to shorten a URL is to avoid exceeding social media character limits (i.e. Twitter). Another reason, is to track and measure how many clicks you receive on a URL. A lot of businesses use URL shorteners so they can see how well a post is performing based on how many clicks the URL in the post received. You can use shortened URLs on any social network and even in emails or on your website. As long as you have the proper social media analytics tools to measure the performance of your shortened URLs, then you can use them on any of your online assets.
How do I create a short URL for FREE?https://bitly.com •https://goo.gl •http://ow.ly/url/shorten-url •
Technology Got You Down? - Confused? - Need Help?CALL KATIE !!
Soldotna Chamber members receive FREE Tech Help with their membership. Get help with your website, email, Facebook and more! If we can’t help you, we’ll connect you to
who can. Give Katie a call at 262-9814 to schedule your consultation.
DecembeR 2014LUNcHeON ScHeDULe
NOON - 1pm*RSVP required in advance for lunch to 262-9814*
Wednesday, December 3: Joint Chamber Luncheon at the Kenai Visitor Center. Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Update with KPBSD Superintendent, Sean Dusek. Plus, student of the month awards.
Tuesday, December 16: Soldotna Chamber ‘Spotlight on Business’ at Froso’s Restaurant.
Tuesday, December 23: Soldotna Chamber Holiday Luncheon at Froso’s Restaurant. Join us for a fun holiday luncheon filled with laughs and a little friendly competition! An annual luncheon not to be missed.
Call 262-9814 or go to visitsoldotna.com to RSVP for the luncheon you wish to attend! Lunch cost is $15. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public.
Luncheon punch cards are available for purchase from the Soldotna Chamber.
Clip Me Out!
New!ChamberMember Benefit
The Soldotna Chamber now offers a 300 survey keypad polling system that integrates with any PowerPoint presentation. You can anonymously survey your audience and see immediate results on screen. Plus, reports can be produced after your presentation! The Soldotna Chamber is bringing this great survey technology to our members for a great price.
To learn more and to rent the Audience Response System for your next event, meeting or presentation, contact the Soldotna Chamber of Commerce at (907) 262-9814 or email [email protected].
AS SEEN AT THE MEMBER BREAKFAST!
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**If you’re interested in being a featured business at December’s Spotlight on Business luncheon, please contact January at 262-9814
or email [email protected] **
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Soldotna Chamber Scholarship Applications Now Available!
Download Applications - visitsoldotna.com/chamber/downloads- College or Tech School Scholarship -
- High School Scholarship -- Vera Howarth Scholarship -
Scholarship Application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2015 by 5:00 pm. Applications must be turned into your school scholarship advisor. Partial applications will not be considered. Please submit all items together. Contact January Yeager at (907) 262-9814 or january@
soldotnachamber.com for more information.
We Need Your Chamber Award Nominations!
If you would like to nominate a business or individual for a 2014 Chamber Award, please submit a nomination form by December 10th to [email protected] or call (907) 262-9814.
Please share with students & parents!
Soldotna Public Library Meeting Rooms
Book your next meeting at the Soldotna Public Library!
Library Meeting Rooms are available free of charge during regular library hours. Reservation requests are accepted up to 2 months in advance, and small drop-in groups are welcome as space allows. Contact us at (907) 262-4227 or [email protected] for more information.
Community Room:The Community Room is a 1100 sq. ft. facility with chairs and tables. It includes a projection screen and a suspended XGA projector. A counter top including a microwave and sink are available for serving light refreshments. The capacity is 144 with chairs and 62 with chairs and tables.
Conference Rooms A & B:Conference Rooms A & B are 180 sq. ft. rooms with one table and seating for 7.
Check Out The Library’s Event Calendar!
