Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Week of April 28 –May 2nd, 2008 E-News
Next Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, April 30th
Noon – 1:00 pm
Palmer Moose Lodge
The GPCC meets every Wednesday. Program fee is $3 for members and $5 for non-members
Program: Legislative Wrap-UP
Presented by: Rep. Carl Gatto
Business Spotlight: Denise Statz, NonEssentials
Menu for April 30th
Catering provided by: Alaska Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast
* Meal Pricing: $13.00 per plate
Pork Tenderloin
Rice Pilaf
Corn with Peppers
Broccoli Salad
Tossed Green Salad
Apple Crisp
Welcome and Announcements
President: Stu Graham, The Alaska Club
Volunteers ~ Thank you!
Greeter: LaQuita Chimielowski, Dowl Engineers
50/50: TBA
50/50 Raffle:
$326.00 – 11Marbles
Tickets! Tickets! Tickets!
8 for $5
3 for $2
1 for $1
JOINT CHAMBERS MEETING – GPCC & GWCC
May 7th program: Pat Gamble, AK Railroad Corporation
This meeting will be held from Noon – 1:00pm at the Alaska Job Corps Cafeteria
Chamber E-News
To include your member announcement, email director@palmerchamber.org before Friday 5 pm each week.
Chamber Announcements
Don’t forget the following opportunities:
Palmer Clean Up Day- Saturday, May 10th-2008 (Downtown Palmer)
2008 Colony Days – June 13-15th (Downtown Palmer)
Theme: “Palmer Rocks!”
2008 Colony Days Bed Race – Friday & Saturday- June 13 & 14
2008 Colony Days Parade- Saturday, June 14th
2008 Friday Fling/Landscapers Market
Associated Forms attached!
To sign up as a volunteer and sponsor fax or email the attached sponsorship form from this enews letter to 746-4164. Contact the Chamber at 745-2880 or email director@palmerchamber.org
NETWORK and HELP the chamber! Sign up to sell 50/50 tickets, be a greeter, or schedule your business spotlight TODAY! See below for openings. Call the Chamber at 745-2880 or email director@palmerchamber.org.
50/50
June 4th
Greeter Opportunities:
May 28th
Business Spotlight Opportunities:
July 16th
Our Newest Chamber Members
The Palmer Chamber membership is steadily increasing! We would like to say thank you to all of our new members for their support and participation this year and for many years to follow. Together, with both energy and enthusiasm for business, we are making progress toward our goal to make the City of Palmer a preferred destination for business commerce, recreation, shopping, entertainment, and fellowship. Please help welcome the new members below! J
New Member Listings
Magic Metals
Trinion Quality Care Services, Inc.
Chamber Member Announcements
APRIL
Alaska Center for Acupuncture Announcement
Wednesday, April 30th
Upcoming Workshop:
Vaccination Questions all Parents Should Ask
Presentation by Dr. Christopher Garden
Time: 7pm-8pm/Cost: FREE
Location: Alaska Center for Acupuncture, Palmer AK
Download the flyer at:
For more information contact: LuAnn Bower, Office Manager
PH: 907-745-8688 FAX: 907-745-8987
Foraker Group Announcement
Wednesday, April 30th
The Foraker Group is offering the following classes in Palmer April 30 and May 5, 2008. For more information about The Foraker Group or to see other courses offered in other areas, please visit the website at http://www.forakergroup.org. If you have questions please contact, us by email or by phone at (907) 743-1200.
April 30
Class: Effective Volunteer Recruitment
Effective volunteers go a long way to helping a nonprofit organization carry out its programs. Recruiting an adequate number of qualified volunteers takes time and skill.
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
May 5
Class: Budgeting for Nonprofits
Do you think your organization is either too complex or too simple to create a usable budget? Do you wonder what the budget process should entail? Regardless of the size of your organization, creating a budget is an essential step in meeting your goals and accomplishing your mission.Time: 9:00 - 11:00
The UPS Store Announcement
Summers coming up and you need flyers and brochures to give to customers. Color would look so much nicer, but you’ve got a black and white budget. The UPS Store can help. Right now, we’re having our 35¢ color copy sale. You’ll get all the professional color copies you need at a price you can afford. But while our 35¢ color copy sale can keep your bottom line in-line, it won’t be around for long. So hurry in today. Offer valid at all three Valley locations. Expires 04.30.08.
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center
Apr 29 Beginning QuickBooks (computers provided) 9am-4pm $100
This hands-on (computers provided) workshop will provide information on using QuickBooks software for the beginner using the program for his/her business bookkeeping. Those wanting to register for this workshop should already have basic bookkeeping knowledge. Pre-payment and pre-registration is required.
May 6 Advanced QuickBooks (computers provided) 9am-4pm $100
This hands-on (computers provided) workshop will provide information on inventory, sales tax, orders, billing, budgeting, and business planning. Those wanting to attend this workshop should have either taken the Beginning QuickBooks workshop or be familiar with and have used QuickBooks software. Pre-payment and pre-registration is required.
Registration can now be completed online at http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ or by calling the SBDC at 373-7232.
The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Mat-Su CVB wants to help you promote your community event… for FREE! Submit the details of your event by filling out the online form at www.alaskavisit.com/submitevent. You can even attached a photo and hyperlink your organization’s website to the listing. For more details, contact Tammy Bruce at tammy@alaskavisit.com or direct: 907-746-5032, Fax: 907-746-2688
ABC Travel Time Announcement
How many Palmer chamber members have been in business for 30 years? ABC Travel Time celebrates 30 years in business! Its Palmer branch is located at 234 W. Evergreen, in the colonist historical house across from Palmer City Hall and the Movie Gallery video store. Its staff of three professional travel agents is managed by Jeanne Lentz, CTC (certified travel consultant) who has been employed with ABC Travel Time for 26 years this fall. Owner, Cindy Bettine, also a CTC founded the company April 1978 as a branch of All Ways Travel and purchased the agency the following year and had a “name the agency” contest, which resulted in ABC Travel Time. ABC stood for Always Buy from Cindy! For more information contact: Jeanne Lentz, CTC, 907-745-7722.
Diamond Airport Parking Announcement
Is your organization, club, school or non-profit holding a fund-raiser? Diamond Airport Parking would love to help. Please contact us to receive donations of 7-Day Free Parking Certificates and 1-Day Free Parking Coupons to be put into "grab bags"! To request donations, or for additional information please contact Ina Mueller, Director of Marketing, 230-0935; or e-mail your request to
ina.mueller@diamondparking.com.
May
UNITED WAY OF MAT-SU OPEN HOUSE
When: Thursday May 1, 2008
Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
Address: 124 W. Swanson Avenue, Wasilla
(Parking at Central Mat-Su Public Safety Building across steet)
Great food, band, and door prizes!
Mat-Su Republican Women's Club Announcement
The Mat-Su Republican Women's Club is having a Spring Fling Sock Hop
family event Friday May 2nd at the Palmer Depot. Doors open at 5 p.m. and there will be Fun, Food & Entertainment until 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and you contact Pat Purcell373-1777 for tickets.
Fireside Books Announcement
May 3rd
Sarah Palin biographer Kaylene Johnson will be at Fireside Books Saturday May 3 at 11:30 AM. to answer questions and to autograph copies of her book, "Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned Alaska's Establishment Upside Down." You can click on this link to find out more about the book:
Alaska State Chamber Announcement
May 3
Mat Su Health Expo Saturday, May 3rd
8 a.m. - 12 noon
AT&T Sports Center
Palmer/Wasilla Hwy. and North Double B. St.
Resource Fair: Booths from organizations, businesses, and agencies showcasing public and private health coverage & enrollment opportunities.
Health Coverage Forums: Interactive short sessions on health coverage topics to help individuals and employers identify affordable health coverage options.
United Way of Mat-Su Announcement
May 9th
Now accepting nominations for the Dorothy A. Jones Volunteer of the Year Award 2007, nomination form attached.
Nominations must be in by May 9th, 2008. For more information contact:
Linzi M.Rothermel, United Way Campaign Director
The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
Open House set for May 14
Take a moment – or 3 minutes, to be exact – to let other members know what you have to offer on May 14, at the Mat-Su CVB/Visitor Information Center open house. Starting at 5 p.m., every Mat-Su CVB member will have a 3-minute spotlight on their business. It’s a great way to you to make valuable contacts and generate referrals! Refreshments – including VIC manager Lorraine Jallen’s world famous root beer floats – will be served. Get creative with your announcements to create a memorable impression on others! Please RSVP by e-mailing casey@alaskavisit.com by May 9.
Giveaways should be dropped off soon
If you have any goodies to be included in gift bags for attendees of the Alaska State Democratic Convention, they need to be dropped off by April 30. There are expected to be 800 delegates attending the conference, and the Democratic Party of Alaska said it would be willing to include any items from our members. If you have any questions, call Tammy Bruce at 746-5032.
Alaska Job Corps Center Announcement
May 17th
The Alaska Job Corps Center Student Government Association is hosting its 6th Annual 5K and 10K Benefit Run/Walk. Race profits from this year’s race will be given to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Mat Su. Sponsorships requested
If you have questions, please call Jane Baldwin at 861-8866 or Roger Gossett at 861-8857. Please fax sponsorship forms attention: Jane Baldwin at 861-8986 or Mail to: SGA, Alaska Job Corps Center, 800 E. Lynn Martin Drive, Palmer, AK 99645
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