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MEMBERSHIP
BENEFITS
Monthly Newsletter
Over 750 copies are mailed each month. Members have the option to list
events on the calendar, make announcements or insert flyers.
Weekly Luncheon "Issue & Answer" Forums
Held every Tuesday at noon, programs target issues of interest to you, the
business person.
Soldotna Recreation & Visitors Guide
Publish and distribute 50,000 copies of this recreation guide which
focuses on activities and attractions unique to Soldotna. As a member, you
will be listed in the directory and will also have an opportunity to place
an advertisement.
Referral Service
Our office receives thousands of calls for information. As a member, your
business will be recommended.
Brochure or Business Card Display
Display promotional brochures on racks in the Visitor Information Center
or business cards in our highly visible rack.
Inclusion in Chamber Member Publications
Listing in publications including a Visitor Services Directory, Recreation
Guide and Community Profile.
Representation at Consumer/Trade Shows
When our Chamber participates in a show, your business will be promoted.
Subscription Service
Names and addresses of those who call or write for information, formatted
onto labels and mailed at least once a month.
Web Page
We maintain a Soldotna Chamber Web Page which includes a calendar of
events, alphabetical and categorical listings of all members and an
opportunity to be linked to your web page, e-mail or add a 200 character
description.
Lobbying Efforts
We keep informed and participate in the decision and policy making
process. Members visit Juneau to lobby the legislature on behalf of local
business.
Operation of Visitor Information Center
Our Chamber operates the Soldotna Visitor Information Center. May -
September 2003, over 40,000 visitors received information and referral
services.
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
(Members are invited to become involved in any or all of our programs
and events.)
Annual Awards Reception
Special recognition to distinguish outstanding service to the community
and our youth; Excellence in Profession, Person of the Year, and other
awards are presented.
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Includes a parade, in-store discounts at participating merchants,
community dinner, parade and fireworks.
Spring Clean Up
Annual Clean Up Week involves the entire community in cleaning up garbage
and debris along the roadsides and highways to enhance the appearance of
Soldotna and surrounding areas.
Summer Beautification Contest
Placement certificates are awarded in both residential and commercial
categories for landscaping and maintenance of property.
Soldotna Progress Days
Events include a parade, two days of rodeo competitions, arts & crafts
displays, car shows, community dinners and dances; Soldotna's largest
celebration.
Annual Pie Auction
This fun-filled event is held in October. Local "gourmets" bake pies to be
auctioned off. These pies have a secret prize attached which are announced
after the last pie is sold. Proceeds help support our local H.S.
scholarship program and merchant's committee events.
Local H.S. Scholarship Awards
Six renewable $1,000 scholarships are awarded to outstanding local high
school students.
Christmas Decorating Contest
Awards are given in both residential and commercial categories for the
best decorations and holiday spirit.
There
is so much to offer that you should
sign up right now on our
Join The Chamber page now!
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