Member Announcements
Chamber Member Announcements - May
Valley Performing Arts Center Announcement
May 2 - May 18, 2008
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 2:00 pm
Join the Valley Performing Arts’ Machetanz Theatre for the classic story of the March family by Peter Clapham, from the novel by Louisa May Alcott! Directed by Elizabeth Hanson and Marcia Dean Beck.
The Mat-Su Small Business Development Center
Upcoming Schedule
May 13 Employer Payroll Tax 9am-3pm $ 50
This IRS workshop is designed to help small business owners understand their employment tax responsibilities. Emphasis is on the proper preparation of employment tax forms and required timely federal tax deposits.
May 15 Competing in a Growing Marketplace: Branding
Strategy (Radio Advertising) 1:30pm-3:30pm Free
This workshop will be presented by Matt Duncan from Tati Broadcasting. The presentation will include a quick overview of the micro vs. macro economics view that a business owner must balance in order to form rational strategies. There will be a discussion about business systems and managing a business vs. working for business. The information will cover short and long term strategies to compete in a given market, branding and advertising, and the known strengths and weaknesses of
each of the three types of advertising. This workshop is free but pre-registration is required.
May 15 Business Counselor in Sutton 1pm-4pm Free
The SBDC business counselor will visit the Sutton area for the day. He will have general business information available and will discuss specific topics one-on-one during scheduled appointments. The counselor is available for both current and prospective business owners. These appointments are free of charge but must be scheduled in advance.
May 20 QuickBooks Payroll (computers provided)
9am-4pm $100
This hands-on (computers provided) workshop will cover setting up an employee, paying that employee, using timesheets and without timesheets, creating payroll reports, paying payroll liabilities, and creating quarterly and year end reports including 941, 940, and W-2’s. Attendees must already be familiar with QuickBooks.
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.
May Edition of the Mat-Su Compass newsletter link:
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.
Sen. Charlie Huggins- 5th Annual Trail of Remembrance Announcement
For the past 4 years, MidValley High School has honored America's veterans in their own special way by hosting and sponsoring their own 'Trail of Remembrance' dedicated to America's veterans.
The Trail of Remembrance is a 5 kilometer (3 miles) trail that follows the bike path from the Big Lake turn-off on the Parks Highway to the MidValley High School in the Meadow Lakes City Center at mile 49 Parks Highway. Registered participants may choose to walk, run or bike the distance. Anyone can participate for just $15.For more information and to participate contact Senator Charlie Huggins Senator_Charlie_Huggins@legis.state.ak.us.
The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau
May 14-Open House
Members of the Mat-Su CVB/Visitor Information Center will host an open house, May 14th 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 make valuable contacts and generate referrals! Refreshments – including VIC manager Lorraine Jallen’s world famous root beer floats – will be served.
Relay For Life of Mat-Su Announcement
May 16 – 17 Event
Contact: Shawn Osborne
MTA Public Relations & Relay for Life of Mat-Su Publicity Chair
Everyone is invited to join the Relay For Life of Mat-Su May 16 – 17 at the Colony High School Track. The event starts with a survivor and caregiver reception on Friday night at 6 pm where Mat-Su Regional Medical Center is donating sugar free desserts and refreshments with a special presentation by cancer survivor Dee Dee Jonrowe, followed by our opening ceremony with a guest speaker Dr. Tricia Carrigan, an American Cancer Society funded researcher. She will explain the latest developments in prostrate cancer and how the money she’s received has helped boost her research. Then gather at the track with all the survivors and Governor Sarah Palin as she cuts the ribbon for the official start of the Relay approximately at 7:45 pm. There are many fun activities, entertainment, and fundraisers throughout the 20-hour event. Even if you are not on a team, please bring your family and join a
ll of us at the Mat-Su Relay. Mad Science will have several demonstrations for kids at 10 pm on Friday evening just before the luminaria set and lap. Remember to bring your money for the many fundraisers along the track and for the Susitna Rotary silent auction. On Saturday, we will have a Military appreciation breakfast at 8a m sponsored by Tailgaters and a survivor/caregiver breakfast sponsored and catered by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center at 8:30 am where the beautiful queen size quilt donated by Valley Quilter’s Guild will be raffled off. For a complete list of entertainment and activities or to donate to one of the many, relay participants visit www.matsurelay.org.
Hope to see you at the track to Celebrate the survivors, Remember the loved ones lost and Fight back against cancer!
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
Chamber Member Announcements - June
Mat-Su Miners Announcement
Sponsor a Mat-Su Miners Chamber Lunch
Sponsor a Mat-Su Minor for just a few bucks! - At the Palmer Chamber meeting June 18th, 2008. The 25 player team and 4 coaches will introduce themselves at the luncheon. Also, don’t miss comments from head coach Conor Bird and general manager, Pete Christopher about the upcoming season. Here is your chance to meet the players!
Chamber members sponsor a player’s lunch today by contacting the Chamber at 745-2880. For information about the Mat-Su Miners or upcoming season, contact Pete Christopher at 746-4914 or email gmminers@gci.net.
Valley Performing Arts Announcement
Season Ticket forms are available online at www.valleyperformingarts.org or can be purchased over the phone at (907) 373-0195 or in our box office between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday at 251 West Swanson Avenue in Wasilla
Season ticket prices are:
ADULTS: $108.00 (a $120.00 value!)
YOUTH: $95.00 (a $106.00 value!)
SENIORS: $95.00 (a $106.00 value!)
Chamber E-News
To include your member announcement, email director@palmerchamber.org before Friday 5 pm each week. GPCC enews messages are delivered each Monday.
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