Chamber Member Announcements – June
Senator Lisa Murkowski
Monday, June 30, marks a special date for Alaskans. It was 50 years ago – June 30, 1958 – that the United States Senate capped off a six-day debate and passed the Alaska Statehood Act. President Eisenhower signed the Alaska statehood bill into law on July 7, 1958, and Alaska was formally admitted as a state with full congressional representation by Presidential proclamation on January 3, 1959.
To commemorate this historic occasion, Senator Murkowski and several of her colleagues spoke on the Senate floor this past week, reading from some of the Senate debate speeches and generally wishing Alaska a Happy 50th Statehood anniversary.
For a complete brochure excerpting some of the Senate speeches on our statehood and other enews, visit her website at murkowski.senate.gov.
Senator Charlie Huggins
The Administration has proposed a short-term energy plan consisting of two main elements. The plan is expected to cost $1.2 billion dollars and is proposed for 12 months. A recent survey was posted and here are the June results below. Total responses were: 270.
1.) Electricity Cost Relief - The State will grant funds to electric utilities statewide to reduce costs to the rate payers. Do you support this plan?
Scale of Support:
Not at all (96), Not very (46), No Opinion (14), Somewhat (52), Extremely (62)
2.) Energy Debit Card - Each recipient of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend will receive an energy debit card that will be credited with $100 dollars per month. Debit cards to be used for energy purchases from authorized energy vendors in Alaska. Do you support this plan?
Scale of Support:
Not at all (113), Not very (19), No Opinion (6), Somewhat (42), Extremely (90)
Matanuska Music
Rock the Park –Every Thursday from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. (Next to Wonderland Park in Wasilla) No cover charge! For more information: Contact 376-4006.
The Mat-Su SBDC Workshops
Jul 31 What You Need to Know About HR, Workers’ Comp, Employee Benefits &
Payroll Time: 9am-Noon Cost: Free Presented by Swan Employer Services.
Labor laws and regulations are constantly changing. It is the responsibility of the business owner to know all of these laws, but who has the time? Not keeping current can cost your company time and money. As a business owner, learn what you need to know to move forward on your business venture. This seminar is free of charge but pre-registration is required. Pre -registration is required for all workshops. Registration can be completed online http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ or by calling the SBDC at 373-7232.
MSCVB
Visitor Guide deadline fast approaching
The deadline for submission of contracts and payment to secure your spot in the 2009 Visitor Guide is Monday, July 7. Make sure you take a few moments to fill out your forms and fax them back to 746-2688 before the Fourth of July rush next weekend! The art deadline is July 18, but the payment deadline is July 7. If you have any questions or need any assistance, don’t hesitate to call Casey Ressler at 746-5037.
German-speaking employees? Contact Tammy!
The Mat-Su CVB is translating some of its Web site into German. If you business has German-speaking employees and would like to be featured on the German-translated site, please contact Tammy Bruce at 746-5032 or e-mail her at tammy@alaskavisit.com.
Click on the link below to access the second installment of the 2008 summer Mat-Su Compass and check out all the fun things to see and do in the Mat-Su. For more info Contact the Mat-Su CVB Team at 907-746-5000.
Diamond Airport Parking
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.
Senator Lyda Green
Senator Green wants to know what you think! The legislature is in special session right now working on two very important issues that will impact all Alaskans, the natural gas pipeline project and energy cost relief. Please take a few moments to complete a survey by following this website link: http://green.aksenate.org/ Senator Green values your opinion! If you would like to share your ideas or comments email: Senator_Lyda_Green@legis.state.ak.us.
Mat-Su Borough Announcement
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly allocated bed tax money to complete a Tourism Infrastructure Needs Study. The study has been completed by the McDowell Group and an electronic copy of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Tourism Infrastructure Needs Study is available. To receive a copy, email Dave Hansen, Economic Development Director, at Dave.Hanson@matsugov.us.
The study addresses six areas: a base-case description of the tourism infrastructure in the Borough; a description of Mat-Su visitor markets; an assessment of Borough tourism value; a discussion, including recommendations, for needed tourism infrastructure improvements; responses to specific Borough Assembly questions; and tourism partnering opportunities.
The study represents the first time this type of tourism related information and analysis has been brought together in one place. The study provides a starting point for further action to improve tourism infrastructure and increase the tourism related economy.
Mat-Su Governor’s Picnic
Theme: “Nifty Fifty` Let’s Party!”
Friday, July 18th
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Iditapark & Honor Garden, Wasilla
Join Governor Sarah Palin & her staff for a special Military Appreciation Ceremony @ 6:00 p.m. Free BBQ, live bands, hula hoops, children’s games & more! Dress for a 1950’s theme to celebrate our 50th year of statehood!
Alaska Center for Acupuncture
Upcoming Workshop: Superior Nutrition through Healthy Eating
Presentated by Dr. Amy Chadwick
Date: Wednesday, July 23 2008
Time: 7pm-8pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Alaska Center for Acupuncture, Palmer AK
For more information contact: LuAnn Bower, Office Manager
Alaska Center for Acupuncture
642 S. Alaska St.
Palmer, AK 99645
PH: 907-745-8688 FAX: 907-745-8987
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