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Loyal to Local Community Gift Card
We’re excited to introduce the Loyal to Local eGift Card! It is a gift card that can be used wherever you might use a gift card, but instead of national brands, it works in our local shops and restaurants in the area. Now, customers can send anniversary, graduation, and birthday gifts to friends and family via simple text or email. Businesses can even send eCards in bulk as employee rewards.
The best part is – the dollars stay local to benefit our shops, restaurants, and the Kodiak Community.
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Annual Relocation Guide Photo Contest!
Enter the Annual Relocation Guide Photo Contest!
NOW through December 14th, we are looking to find Kodiak’s best images featuring work and play in Kodiak!
Those images will fill the pages, including the cover of the 2023 Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Relocation Guide!
We are giving away $1,000 in Prizes!
Get all the details here!
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Advertise in the 2023 Relocation Guide!
Each year the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce produces a guide filled with information on our community.
The Relocation Guide includes business and organization listings, facts and articles about Kodiak, and beautiful local photography!
The guide will continue to be distributed throughout the year at Chamber events, on the Coast Guard Base, Real Estate offices, at the Visitors Center, and to major employers throughout the Kodiak region and to anyone requesting information on Kodiak through the Chamber office.
We are expecting an even wider distribution than ever before, as the guide will be available electronically for the fourth year. This past year's edition, we had over 25,000 views online! Every listing has a clickable link to your website and each ad links as well.
A variety of ad sizes and additional business narratives are available to fit your needs and budget. Space is limited, and ads are placed on a first come first serve basis, so click below for more information and to sign-up!
The reservation deadline is January 20, 2023.
As a reminder, all of our PIKE sponsors receive a free ad and narrative in the Relocation Guide. If you are interested in becoming a PIKE Sponsor, reach out to Jena Lowmaster.
If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber (907) 486-5557.
Download the Advertising Packet
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Want to be included in the Member Spotlight?
The Kodiak Chamber, in partnership with Leisnoi, is starting the popular Member Spotlight!
The Spotlight will feature one Chamber Member per week on our social media channels and monthly newsletters.
We want Kodiak to get to know our Small Businesses because each of your businesses has a unique culture that defines Kodiak. Research shows that customers are more engaged and committed when they know who is behind the business.
Sign Up Now!
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The Chamber is Now Offering Heath Care for Chamber Members!
If you are a Chamber Member, you and your employees have access to excellent health care insurance. Participation is available through Associated Industries, whose mission is to provide comprehensive healthcare products to Alaska employers at affordable prices.
Please email us for more information.
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Did you know you can pay for your membership online?
We want our members to get the most out of our online directory and resources by updating their membership listings with the most current contact information for the Kodiak Chamber's website!
Login to your member portal or call (907) 486-5557 or email chamber@kodiakchamber.org to get your online portal set up today!
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Chamber News & Views
Did you know that the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekly radio segment? News & Views is a weekly, two-minute, pre-recorded radio segment on KVOK and HOT 101.1. Each segment spotlights one of our local Chamber Members and is recorded at the KVOK studios
This is a completely FREE service we provide for our Chamber Members. Reach out to us chamber@kodiakchamber.org or call (907) 486-5557 to learn more or to schedule.
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Join the Crab Fest Committee!
Would you like to get involved with this year's Crab Festival planning?
Send an email to be added to the distribution list to get the monthly meeting invite. Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, January 10th.
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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 9 AM. All are welcome! The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th.
Send an email to be added to the distribution list to get the monthly agenda.
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Business After Hours:
Grand Slam Toys & Games
December 6 | 5 – 7 PM
Grand Slam Toys and Games will host an evening of fun and games! Join us on Tuesday, December 6th, to learn about this unique Kodiak shop and why they love what they do.
They will demo their pick for the game of the year, Canvas, starting at 6 PM, and there will be special pricing throughout the store!
We'll be giving away a variety of gift packages, including puzzles, games, and crafts. Don't forget to bring your cash for Split the Pot!
Come out, have fun, learn a new game, and do some good by supporting one of our locally-owned businesses!
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Christmas Living Nativity
December 9 | 5 PM, 5:30 PM & 6 PM
Join us at Kodiak Baptist Mission's barn for their annual Christmas Living Nativity. Shows are at 5, 5:30, and 6 PM. Follow Joseph & Mary to Bethlehem, witness the Angelic announcement to the shepherds, journey with the Wisemen, and gather in the barn, full of animals, to welcome Jesus Christ to the world!
Stay for hot chocolate and cookies as we celebrate the reason for the season.
More Event Details
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Pictures with Santa
December 10 | 10 AM - 5 PM
Join us at Grand Slam Toys & Games and visit with Santa! We have a limited number of scheduled appointments available from 10 AM-Noon, and walk-ins will be welcomed from 1-5 PM. Santa is excited to see you!
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Tree Lighting Ceremony!!
December 10 | 6 PM
The City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Lion's Club have partnered together to host a Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, December 10th at 6 PM outside of the Harbormaster's Office/Fisherman's Hall.
There will be hot cocoa and cookies!
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12th Annual Holiday Bells
December 11 | 4 PM & 7 PM
Kodiak’s Isle Bells, Alaska's community handbell choir, presents their 12th Annual Holiday Bells, a concert that has become a holiday tradition for many. Let the sights and sounds of the bronze bells transport you as Isle Bells' musicians artistically present a dynamic repertoire with a little something for everyone!
Catch them TWICE on Sunday, December 11th, at 4 PM and 7 PM at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium!
Get Your Tickets
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Alutiiq Museum Holiday Bazaar
December 17 | 10 – 4 PM
Visit the Alutiiq Museum for this special holiday bazaar and support locals. Admission is free, and you can shop directly from local artists. Find unique local gifts for the people on your list at our Holiday Bazaar. Gerry Cobban Knagin, Sophie Frets, Michele George, Susan Malutin, Bruce Nelson, Gayla Pedersen, Hanna Sholl, Mariah Stapleton, Stacy Studebaker, and the Native Village of Afognak will sell directly to customers from tables in our gallery. What will you find?
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First Annual Rooted in Kodiak Winter Market
December 17 | 11 – 4 PM
Join us and 10+ local businesses for our first annual ROOTED in Kodiak Winter Market! Bundle up and do last-minute holiday shopping while supporting some of Kodiak's finest artists and creators. You'll be greeted at the door with a warm beverage, but feel free to bring your own. All are welcome!
Learn More
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Harbor Lights Festival and Boat Parade
December 17 | 6 – 9 PM
Join your friends and neighbors to watch the Kodiak fleet gear up with holiday lights and parade through the Near Island channel. Should high winds cause the parade to be canceled, walk the floats to see the decorated boats safely tied up in both the town side St. Paul Harbor and St. Herman Harbor on Near Island. For more information, contact the Kodiak Maritime Museum at (907) 486-0384, or info@kodiakmaritimemuseum.org
Learn More
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Alaska Small Business Development Center Workshops & On-Demand Classes
LIVE Events
New On-Demand Workshops
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A Gift to Kodiak
Stop by the Alutiiq Museum between Thanksgiving and Christmas and enjoy free admission. Matson is giving Kodiak the chance to enjoy Alutiiq art and artifacts this holiday season. Bring your family, friends, and visitors. All are welcome.
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Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
We are reopening our Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Application Portal on November 21, 2022, and it will remain open until December 21, 2022.
Paper Applications are available at our Main Office, 3137 Mill Bay Road.
Please download the document or visit the website for information regarding KIHA’s HAF Program!
Download Now
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Navigating the Holidays After Loss
Practical information and thoughtful items to help those grieving navigate the holiday season.
Learn more and nominate a grieving child or adult to receive a holiday care package: www.hpck.org
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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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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! | |
- CHELLISSA FISHERIES, LLC
- DANIEL'S FINE JEWELRY
- HENRY'S GREAT ALASKAN RESTAURANT
- KATMAI WILDERNESS LODGE,
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- NORTHERN SALES COMPANY
- RADAR ALASKA, INC
- SPENARD BUILDERS SUPPLY
- WESTERN AK LAND TITLE CO
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Thank You to Our Sponsors! | |
The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held Wednesday, January 18th, at noon in the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Board Room. | | | | |
