Above calendar photo by Christina Voigt from our 2026 Relocation Guide Photo Contest. Above featured photo from our 2026 Relocation Guide Photo Conest is the F-V North Point by Ellen Carty.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Dear Chamber Members,

It is always hard for me to say goodbye to summer weather but with weather like we've had for the past couple of days I'm not sure its really over just yet. There is so much fun and excitement tied into the month of October that it is easy to embrace the fall season and all the possibilities it brings. Here are just a few of the many exciting events and opportunities coming up in this power packed month. From the Fall Women’s Show this Friday & Saturday, to our local municipal elections next Tuesday the 6^th, and a Business After Hours hosted by Alaska Airlines on Wednesday the 7^th, a 1 Year Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Yuli’s Alterations on Saturday the 10^th to Moonlight Madness Fall Shopping Event and Community Block Party on Friday, October 16^th, to the Chamber’s Annual Meeting at the Kodiak Marketplace at noon on the 22^nd to our Annual Dinner on Saturday, the 24^th at the Afognak Center, to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Arctic Physical Therapy in their new location on the 28^th and we’ll wrap up October with a Downtown Trick or Treat on Friday, the 30^th.

That full list of activities doesn’t include so many numerous other big sales, parties, events, fundraisers, community cleanups, and harvest themed or spooktacular holiday happenings this month. All of that and it’s an election year too. As voters we have some big decisions to make on who will be our next Governor, US House Representative & Senator, our local Alaska Representative and Senator. On our website kodiakchamber.org you can find the video coverage of the candidates' forum for the Borough Assembly and the Fisheries Debates for the Governor’s Race & the US House & Senate. Unfortunately, timing and schedules did not work out for the Chamber & KMXT to host local House and Senate candidates' forum but you should absolutely make time to get to know the candidates that will be on the November ballot and learn more about where they stand on the issues before you go vote.

Moonlight Madness Fall Shopping Event & Community Block Party will be Friday, October 16^th…there’s still time to register for businesses, nonprofits, food trucks and musicians as you scroll through the newsletter. You can also sign up at kodiakchamber.org. While you’re there please let us know if you’ll be participating in a Downtown Trick or Treat this year. As always, tremendous thanks goes out to Sutliff’s ACE Hardware for sponsoring the Key Club Crossing Guards and the City of Kodiak helping our littles have a safe, happy and exciting experience trick or treating at our Kodiak businesses.

We hope you will join us for our Annual Meeting on October 22^nd at the Kodiak Marketplace for a look at this past year and into 2027 over lunch catered by Bearfoot Bakery. Our Annual Recognition Awards Dinner will be on Saturday, October 24^th, at the Afognak Center. This year's theme is an Evening in the Emerald City....scroll down for more information on both events. Dinner & Raffle Tickets are available on our website now. Check out this month’s Member Spotlight on Big Ray's as well as more information on member benefits and what's happening with some of our Member Businesses this month.

I hope you find time to embrace some of the many blessings of living in our great community this weekend from KHS Bears Football, to First Friday Art Walk, enjoying date night out, at the Fall Women's Show Friday and Saturday, at Emerald Isle Aesthetics Open House on Saturday and shopping the Anniversary Sale at Big Ray's. Kodiak, Alaska has a lot to offer indoors and out.

Warm Regards,

Ellen Simeonoff, Executive Director

Come See Us at the Fall Women's Show!

Come see us at the Kodiak Women's Show this Friday and Saturday! Purchase a raffle ticket IN PERSON at the Women's Show and you'll automatically be entered into a special drawing to win a 2026 Crab Fest Art Print signed by Bruce Nelson.

Each raffle ticket purchased in person counts as one entry into the special drawing, so the more tickets you purchase, the more chances you have to win!

The winner of the Women's Show Special Drawing will be announced on Monday, October 5th.

Purchase Your 2026 Annual Awards & Recognition Dinner Tickets Now!

The Kodiak Island Borough Mitigation Plan is requesting community partners within the Borough complete the questionnaire below:

Want to add your event on our Community Calendar? Email the event details to Anastasia Alston, chamber@kodiakchamber.org.

Alaska Airlines is limiting attendance to 100 guests. Click here to reserve your spot now!

Keep reading the newsletter for a full listing of our upcoming Business After Hours.

Monthly Chamber Board Meeting in October

• Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
• 11:30 am
• Kodiak Chamber Conference Room

NonProfit Network Meeting in October

• 2nd Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
• 1:00 pm
• Kodiak Public Library Multi-Purpose Room

Open to all nonprofit leaders (managers, directors, board members, etc.) in the community. Discussions (and attendance) are varied, but usually informative. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month. Contact KNPN at kodiaknonprofitnetwork@gmail.com for more information.

Big Ray's 79th Anniversary Sale: October 1–11

Big Ray's has spent nearly eight decades outfitting Alaska, and we're celebrating that milestone with some of our best deals of the season! Shop online or in one of our five statewide locations.

Highlights from the sale include:

- 20% off Activ8 and Kavik

- 20% off winter boots

- Deep discounts on kid's winter outerwear

- And much more!

Mark your calendar and get ready for our biggest sale of the year!

Alutiiq Museum

KODIAK FURNITURE

Mark your calendar for Kodiak Furniture's Annual "Sales Tax Free Sale"!

This is a one-day-only sale where they pay the sales tax on ALL purchases.

Emerald Isle Aesthetics

If you’ve been curious about advanced aesthetics, have questions about treatments, or simply haven’t stopped in to see me yet—this will be the perfect day to come by and see what I offer right here in Kodiak!

Guest injector Greyson will be joining us along with Alaska Botox representative Randy Johnson!

✨ Live DiamondGlow demos 🧖🏽‍♀️

✨ SkinMedica education + gift bags 🛍️

✨ Bites & refreshments 🍹🧀 🍇

✨ Drawings + giveaways throughout the day 🎁

EVENT-ONLY SPECIALS:

• 15% off all SkinMedica

• $50 off prepaid DiamondGlow treatments

• $75 off Juvéderm filler for new clients

• Pre-purchase Botox for $12/unit (regularly $13)

• 10% off gift certificates — gift them or keep them for your own future treatments!

🥂 And our GRAND PRIZE:

ONE YEAR OF FREE BOTOX! 🎉

Come meet us, ask questions, learn about what's available and discover the advanced aesthetic treatments and professional skincare available right here in our Kodiak community. 🤍

📍 Emerald Isle Aesthetics

104 Center St. #100 (inside North Pacific Medical Center)

📅 October 3 | 11 AM–3 PM

No appointment needed—just stop in!

Bearfoot Bakery

Kodiak Arts Council

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1) October 10 is our show with Chris Funk - CANCELLED: The Wonderist at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium at 7pm: What happens when a world-class musician, a little bit of magic, and a whole lot of imagination collide? You get Chris Funk’s REDEFINING WONDER—a show unlike anything you’ve seen before!

2) October 28 is our show with Bandits on the Run at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium at 7pm: If you enjoy music blending indie folk, pop, and Americana, Bandits on the Run offers a fresh, captivating take with their Brooklyn-based trio!

3) Kodiak Arts Council's 14th Annual Artist Trading Card Show: Mysterious Call for Entries. Submit up to four (4) 2.5inch by 3.5 in works in minuture based on our theme, Mysterious. Entries due Monday, October 26 at the Kodiak Arts Council Office. Limited number of blanks available. 



4) KAC Member Organization FairWind Player's What the Constitution Means to Me at the Gerald C. Wilson Auditorium Drama Pod October 2, 3, & 4

5) KAC Member Organization Kodiak Bear Paw Quilters Annual Quilt Show at the Kodiak Market Place October 17. 

Humane Society of Kodiak

Kodiak Area Native Association

Sea & Spruce Studios

October at Sea + Spruce Studios | 1420 Selig St., Suite 100

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Headshot Special

Book a headshot session in October and get a complimentary headshot on a hot pink backdrop in addition to your traditional look. Other backdrop colors are available. Additional images from your session are $50 each, plus tax. Book Your Headshot Session

Senior Portraits

Custom senior portraits are available in the studio and outdoors around Kodiak. Every session includes digital images and heirloom albums or prints.

Creative Open House | Wednesday, October 14, 6–8 pm

Local photographers and creatives are invited to explore the studio, see what’s available for rental, and stop by the free headshot swap station.

Moonlight Madness | Friday, October 16

Stop by to see our Halloween, fall, winter, and holiday sets all in one place. We’ll share our holiday offerings and have a one-night portrait booking special.

The Salvation Army

Kodiak 4-H

Saturday, October 17 @ 12PM

Kodiak Public Library Association

Events & Volunteer Opportunities

The Kodiak Public Library Association is the main fundraising organization for the Kodiak Public Library. KPLA hosts regular book sorts and book sales. Book sorts are typically the first Saturday of the month, and book sales are the second Saturday (with the exception of November). Both are held in the white barn next to the library, and we are always looking for volunteers--find the link to sign up on our website, kpla.us. Book donations are welcome during both sorts and sales. Come beat the fall and winter blues and support the Kodiak Public Library! Proceeds from sales support Kodiak Public Library services, events, and collections. 

Save the following dates: 

OCTOBER--

Sat, Oct 3, Book Sort 10AM-12PM

Sat, Oct 10, Second Sat Book Sale, 11AM-2PM

NOVEMBER--

Sat, Nov 7, Big November Book Sale, 10AM-4PM. Shop the AAUW Bazaar, then come shop KPLA! Details TBA.

Sat, Nov 14, Book Sort, 10AM-12PM

DECEMBER--

Sat, Dec 5, Book Sort 10AM-12PM

Sat, Dec 12, Second Sat Book Sale, 11AM-2PM

The Kodiak Elks Lodge

Arctic Physical Therapy Services

Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Alaska

Formerly Anchorage Foot & Ankle Clinic

Anchorage Foot & Ankle Clinic will be returning for its bi-monthly clinics November 4-6 with Dr. Kaufman. Clinics are held at the Providence Specialty Clinic, and outpatient surgical services are also available at the hospital. Please call the main office at 907-344-2155 to schedule.

Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Alaska

This October Anchorage Foot & Ankle Clinic, LLC will be changing its business name to Foot & Ankle Surgeons of Alaska. Current and future patients, please be aware of this change. Only the name is changing – our superior care for our patients stays the same!

FIRST COMMAND

KeyBank

American Legion Post 17:

Purchase your Raffle Tickets Now!

The American Legion now has $100.00 Dollar raffle tickets for sale.

Grand prize is $10,000.00 and numerous additional prizes drawn every 25^th ticket.

Runner up gets $1,000.00 unless they choose to split the pot.

The drawing will be December 18^th at 6:00 pm at the American Legion Post 17 hall.

A dinner is included with the ticket purchase and there are only 300 tickets sold. Tickets are sold at the American Legion Club. Proceeds of this raffle will be used to build an enclosed outdoor garden in the back of our building.

Permit # 43

BETAS Firm LLC: Business Update

BETAS Firm proudly serves the Kodiak community with tax preparation, bookkeeping, business support, and financial education.

BETAS Transportation Services provides dependable local taxi service, airport transportation, and other transportation support throughout Kodiak.

ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICIANS ALASKA

Western Alaska Land Title Co.

We're Hiring!

Western Alaska Land Title Co. is seeking a full-time Escrow Officer to join their team. Previous administrative or accounting experience is preferred, but they are willing to train the right candidate.

Interested applicants can submit a resume by emailing waltco@alaskan.com or by dropping one off at their office:

Western Alaska Land Title Co.

314 Center Avenue

Kodiak, AK 99615

For more information, call (907) 486-4433.

Well Being Massage & Rossiter

 October at The Rendezvous! 

Kodiak Senior Center

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Kodiak

KODIAK JOB CENTER

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Chamber News & Views

Let's talk about what's new at your business!

Chamber News & Views is a weekly, two-minute, pre-recorded radio segment that airs on KVOK & HOT 101.1

Each segment spotlights one of our local Chamber Members and is recorded at the KVOK studio.

What Is Discussed?

Maybe you have a sale coming up, or a new

menu, or want to let the community know about a new feature, event or changes at your business. 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.

How Do I Get Started?

Contact Alexa to schedule an interview, via email, stop by the office, or call (907) 486-5557 to schedule an interview by calling the Chamber office.

Contact our office to set up an appointment to share what's happening at your business through Chamber News & Views!

Membership Portal

Alaska Small Business Development Center

Visit https://aksbdc.org/ for more On Demand Workshops and More!

Workshops &

On-Demand Classes

• Combating Fraud & Identity Theft
• Creating a Compelling Commercialization Plan
• Avoiding Security Disasters for Small Businesses
• SBA Loans & What the Lender Requires
• Digital Marketing Trends
• Beginner's Guide Sell Your Products on Etsy
• Credit It is that important
• ADA Law What Businesses Should Know
• Financial Health of Your Business
• Anatomy of Modern Websites
• Bookkeeping Basics
• Creating Financial Projections for your Business Plan
• Developing a Marketing/Sales Strategy
• How to get a Business License in Alaska

Health Care for Chamber Members

As 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.

Not a member? Join the Chamber

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... 

If you're interested in becoming a PIKE Sponsor let us know.

Reach out to Ellen at 907-486-5557

or email: ellen@kodiakchamber.org or

Ericka via email at erickathompson@kodiakchamber.org

Chamber Board of Directors

President Sara Fraser

Vice President Robert Greene

Secretary/Treasurer Rebecca Skinner

Board Members              

Mary Beth Loewen, Lindsay Knight, Emily Stewart,

Wesley Snyder, Sarah Vega,

Nicholas Mangini, Nichole Miles,

& Laura Mullican



City of Kodiak Representative

Tim Putney

Kodiak Island Borough Representative Aimee Williams

USCG Base Representative

Capt. Gordon Hood

USCG Air Station Representative Capt. Dusty Williams

KEA Representative Dan Menth

Discover Kodiak Representative

Sabrina Hicks

Play Pull Tabs @ Henry's!!