Join the Chamber Board of Directors

Each year, to have diverse representation from the business community, seats become vacant on the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. This year, we will have four seats that need to be filled. 

Do you know someone that would be interested in serving on the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce Board? Nominate yourself or someone else as a Chamber Board Member. Board members can be business representatives from any industry within the Kodiak Community, but they MUST have a membership with the Chamber.

Fill out and submit the application and return it to Jena Lowmaster in person at the Chamber or by email no later than 5 PM on Friday, September 23, 2022.

Not sure if you qualify, or just have questions? Call or email Jena Lowmaster at (907) 486-5557 or jena@kodiakchamber.org.

Download Application

Save the Date for a Spooktacular Evening!

Start thinking of your costume now and join us for this year's special Spooktaurlar Masquerade-themed Annual Meeting and Membership Recognition Dinner on Saturday, October 29, 2022! 

Tickets will go on sale the week of September 12th, with additional details to come! If you have questions, please contact the Chamber (907) 486-5557

Kodiak Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for five annual awards given to valued members of the Kodiak community. The awards will be presented at the Chamber's Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 29th.

The following awards are up for nomination:

• Business of the Year - Presented to a Chamber member who in the process of conducting their business, promotes the goals and objectives of the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce.
• Volunteer of the Year - Presented to an individual who goes above and beyond to volunteer their time and energy to the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and the community.
• Service Organization of the Year - Presented to a service organization in recognition of their dedication to the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce and Kodiak community through their consistent programs and initiatives to make Kodiak a better place to live and work.
• Member of the Year - Presented to an individual who has shown an unfailing commitment to promoting the Chamber and its programs through action, efforts, and energy.
• Cornerstone Award - Presented annually to an individual or business who, through a project, action, or special concern for the community, takes the time and energy to develop or pursue a project for the betterment of all Kodiak residents.  

You may nominate multiple people for the same award or one person for multiple awards.

Please email nominations to the Chamber by 5 PM Tuesday, September 20th.

Make a nomination

Make Your Mark on Kodiak Crab Fest History!

Participate in this long-standing Kodiak tradition by entering your artwork into our logo and poster contest.

The Crab Fest Committee has selected the theme:

"Crab Fest, Bringing Kodiak Together for 65 Years"

All submissions for the 2023 Crab Festival logo and poster contest must reach the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce office, 100 Marine Way, Suite 300, by 5 PM on Monday, November 14th, 2022.

Full rules and details

Your 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!

Login to your member portal or call (907) 486-5557 or email chamber@kodiakchamber.org to get your online portal set up today!

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.

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 us via email, stop by the office, or call (907) 486-5557 to schedule.

Join the Crab Fest Committee!

Do you want 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.

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! This month's meeting is Tuesday, September 13th.

Send an email to be added to the distribution list to get the monthly agenda.

Kodiak State Fair

Labor Day Weekend | September 3 - 4

If you can make, build, grow, or harvest it, you can enter it!

Calling all artists, photographers, 4Hers, students, craftsmen, bakers, gardeners, quilters, and others! Participate in the 2022 Kodiak State Fair & share your talent with the community!

Submit Entries at the Exhibit Hall

• Thursday, September 1st, 4 PM - 7 PM
• Friday, September 2nd, 11 AM - 6 PM
• Judging Friday at 7 PM 

Visit www.kodiakrodeostatefair.com or email for more information.

Downtown Block Party

September 10 | 2 - 8 PM

The heart of downtown Kodiak in front of Sun'aq Bingo Hall and The Mecca Loung 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Live music from local bands/artists starting at 4:00 pm)

Kodiak Arts Council is partnering with the Kodiak Community Foundation for a Downtown Block Party happening on September 10th from 2-8 PM!

This is a FREE event! Let's all come together as a community and celebrate the wonderful island that we live on and what makes Kodiak so great.

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WHAT TO EXPECT:

Live music from local bands/artists, party games, line dancing, local performers from our cultural community groups and so much more!

Learn More

Coffee with the Chamber: Rank Choice Voting

September 14 | 11 AM

Join us for coffee, pastries, and some light lunch as we learn more about ranked-choice voting from Jason Grenn, the Executive Director of Alaskans for Better Elections.

There will be an interactive presentation with a high-level overview of ranked-choice voting, the outlook to November, and an interactive mock election. We will also have time for Q&A should people have questions!

RSVP by September 13th at 10 AM

Healthy Kodiak 2K/5K Awareness Walk/Run

September 17 | 10 AM

Check-in 9 AM

Pre-Race Warmup 9:30 AM

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. As part of the month's awareness activities, KANA's Community Health Department is hosting a FREE 2K/5K Fun Walk Run on September 17, 2022, for anyone in the community who would like to participate.

The race starts at the KANA Wellness Center at 10 AM, with check-in starting at 9 AM. Get there early and participate in a pre-race warmup at 9:30.

Pre-registration is encouraged to reserve your preferred size t-shirt. At the event, t-shirts will be available until they run out! Questions? email HK@kodiakhealthcare.org.

Visit to register today!

Oktoberfest Festivities

September 27 - October 8

Kodiak Island Brewing & Still and Double Shovel Cider Kodiak are partnering to bring you Oktoberfest 2022. There will be a celebration party on Saturday, September 30th, and a closing party on Saturday, October 8th. There will be a lot of fun events and contests to participate in during the two weeks. 

They are looking for local businesses who are interested to host games, host music, host contests, sell food, and participate in what could be the first of many more Kodiak Oktoberfests to come. Check for more Oktoberfest updates and DM them if you have questions or would like to be included in the festivities. More details to come!

Contact Kodiak Island Brewing & Still on Facebook| Instagram

Contact Double Shovel Cider Kodiak on Facebook | Instagram

Kodiak to Host Fishery Debates in October

October 3 | Starts at 7 PM | (AK Gubernatorial)

October 4 | Starts at 6:30 PM | (US Senate & US House)

The Kodiak Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that our community will again host fishery debates in October for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and Alaska gubernatorial candidates.

For over 30 years, fisheries issues have been the focus of candidate forums held in Kodiak. This year, our debates will be held in person in Kodiak, streamed via Zoom and Facebook LIVE, broadcast on KMXT 100.1FM, and made available on public radio stations statewide.

The gubernatorial debate will be held on Monday, October 3rd, and the U.S. Senate and House debate on Tuesday, October 4th. Following the August 16th Primary Election, all candidates who advance to General Election will be invited to participate in the debates.

If you would like more information or are interested in being a sponsor, please contact the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce at (907) 486-5557 or jena@kodiakchamber.org.

Cruise Ship Update for 2022

The latest update to the cruise ship schedule lists ten days of Kodiak port calls this year. 

If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact Discover Kodiak at (907) 486-4782.

Kodiak College - Community Education Workshops

Kodiak College offers a variety of inexpensive, short-format workshops in a variety of subject areas. Click the following link or scan the QR code to go directly to the Kodiak College Community Education Workshop page to see the full list of offerings for the fall 2022 semester!

Learn More

Alaska Small Business Development Center Workshops & On-Demand Classes

LIVE Events

• Starting a Business
• Cybersecurity: Building a Disaster Recovery Program
• Go Global Alaska

New On-Demand Workshops

• Ways to Improve Cash Flow
• Credit - it is that important!
• Building for Profit Building for Profit 
• How to Get a Business License in Alaska
• LLC's in Alaska

Kodiak 4-H Livestock Auction & Sale

Kodiak 4-H is proud to have an active youth development and educational 4-H livestock program for the first time in over 30 years, and they are looking forward to contributing to locally grown food for your family!

In the livestock project, 4-H'ers are learning about large livestock, raising pigs, and learning to make decisions, keep records, manage money, take responsibility, manage time, and many other important life skills.

​We have 7 youths raising pigs this year for market, and we look forward to the future growth of this program.  

Support Kodiak youth & fill your freezer with locally sourced, quality pork!

BIDDER REGISTRATION STARTS AT 11AM |  THE AUCTION BEGINS AT NOON 

• Registration: Pre-register online at or register at the fairgrounds 9/3 at 11 AM. Must pay fair admission upon arrival.
• LIVE Auction starts at 12! The winning bidder is purchasing a live animal.
• Payment is expected to be made at the auction. We can accept cash, check, or credit card payments.
• Pick Up Your Meat: 4-H can help facilitate the delivery of the animal to the slaughterman so that buyer can pick up their pigheaded, gutted, split, and halved.
• Process Your Meat: Upon pick up, the buyer is responsible for processing their own meat. However, we have several gracious community members who have offered to help you process your meat if you need assistance (BIG 4-H Thanks to Judy Hamilton, Michelle Pages & Paulette Selkirk).

For all the details and FAQ check out the website!

Contact Klschaberg2@Alaska.edu or (907)486-1503 with questions.

Alaska Sea Grant Announces the return of Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute 



After a three-year hiatus, Alaska Sea Grant is once again offering the Alaska Seafood Processing Leadership Institute (ASPLI) to up-and-coming leaders in Alaska’s seafood processing industry. The professional development program begins with a week-long session at KSMSC, providing hands-on technical training in seafood processing. After the session in Kodiak, participants work with mentors at their local job sites to complete a project that has an impact on plant operations. In the spring, they attend another week of training in Anchorage focused on leadership, project management, human resources, and developing effective management styles. 

Read more about ASPLI and how to participate, or contact Quentin Fong or Chris Sannito for details. 

September PFD Sale at Kodiak Furniture

Septermber 6 - Septermber 30

PFD Season is here, and at Kodiak Furniture, we are excited to announce the biggest sale and largest savings we have been able to offer since pre-pandemic. Huge savings storewide on rotating categories each week. Find incredible savings on in-stock reclining living room sets, all king and queen mattresses, back-to-school desks, massage chairs, and so much more! $0 down, 0% interest financing available. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see weekly updates and track when our TAX-FREE WEEK will be. You don't want to miss these savings!

www.kodiakfurniture.net

Be a Coca-Cola Scholar!

Know a High School Senior? Have them apply!

They are giving $20,000 college scholarships to 150 change agents across the country.

Apply Online CokeURL.com/Apply2022 

Now - October 31, 5 PM EDT

Learn more at coca-colascholars.org

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!

Dial 988 for Mental Health Crisis Hotline

Alaskans calling from the 907 area code can now dial 988, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be connected to a Careline Alaska counselor who is trained to respond to a crisis, provide emotional support, and connect callers with local resources.

Confidential support is available to anyone in crisis, including non-English speakers and those who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

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:

• ARPA Program Guidence
• Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
• Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services (DHSS)
• Alaska Municipal League (AML)
• Governor Dunleavy’s COVID-19 Economic Stabilization Plan