GREATER KETCHIKAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2022 2IMPACTS 022 IMPACTS Your Ketchikan Chamber infused over $1 million dollars into local businesses, and now we've partnered with Grow Ketchikan & The Southern Southeast Alaska Bu Learn about our exciting sponsorship opportunities & future new innovative events meant to build your business & highlight our community GREAT FOR BUSINESS. GREAT FOR KETCHIKAN. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION 2023 Read more to learn about our membership options like a monthly investment as low as $16 per month. In 2022 we again grew by over 30% new members. 2417 Tongass Avenue Suite 223A Ketchikan, Alaska 99901 w907-225-3184 ww.ketchikanchamber.com, info@ketchikanchamber.com Serving Ketchikan Since 1967
75+ 2022 LOCAL IMPACTS YOUR CHAMBER AT A GLANCE +1 2+ PER WEEK 2023 Will Be the Start of A Micro Loan Program for Emerging Small Businesses. We launched a FREE New Job Site to better serve our members We combined efforts with the Alaska Southern Southeast Builders Association to bring economic value to both our memberships & our community. New Members in 2022 Into our Local Economy Via Direct Referrals , Grants & Events $1MILLION300+ 700K+ VIEWED/ OVER 200 APPLIED Local Businesses Who Are Active Members Number of People Who Visited our Remote Workers Website Chooseketchikan.com Businesses Assisted Bby usinesses Assisted by in the In House inon-profit n the In House non-profit Grow GKetchikan row Ketchikan $4,000NEW TOOLS
EnjoyanInformativeLuncheonthefirstWednesdayoftheMonth fromSeptembertoMay (Wedon'tgenerallymeetinthesummer,becauseweknowyou'rebusy!) BusinessAfterHoursatLocalBusinessesonthethirdWednesdayat5:30PM Year-Round!BusinessMattersMondayat11amonKTKN930AM SponsoredbytheKetchikanRadioCenter AppearancesarelimitedtothemembersoftheChamberofCommerce January2023 QueenofHeartsRaffle,aCommunityFavorite Late-March2023 AlaskaSouthernSoutheastBuildingIndustryExpo,KetchikanJobFair,and ChamberofCommerceBusinessExpo ToIncludea"WorkforceSigningEvent"forStudentsEnteringtheTrades! Spring2023 ParadeofHomes"TheArtofArchitecture" CosponsoredwithSEEABIA&TheKetchikanAreaArtsandHumanitiesCouncil ApriluntilJune2023RacetoAlaskaRaffle TheGuessingtakesplacestatewideforthefirstboattoarriveinKetchikan... June2023 SeasonOpenerSocialatTheKetch SponsoredbySalmonFallsandTheKetch AHometownJuly4th,"SeasofOpportunity" Withover10,000inattendance,it'saneventnottobemissed! September2023AnnualSeasonalSoireeatSalmonFalls SponsoredbySalmonFallsandTheKetch September2023Elections&LegislativeIssues SponsoredbytheCapeFoxLodge November2023 CelebrationoftheStarsAnnualChamber CommunityAwards&Gala November-December2023 4thAnnualMerryMerchantsandMunch Infusingover$750,000inintoourlocaleconomythroughlocalshopping 2023 Planned Chamber Events
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well as networking opportunities with not only state & national leaders, but also potential customers who inquire via our three websites We regularly refer nearly $10K per week to local Chamber Members. BeingamemberofYourChambergivesyouaccesstoresources, education,andlobbyingyoumightnototherwisehave. Needalittleextrabusinessadvice? We have that, too! Housed in the Chamber, Grow Ketchikan can help you formulate a business plan, revise your current plan, or get a loan from local lenders and even obtain grants Bonus! Ifyouneedit,ask! Weareheretohelp24/7 Did you know that customers responded 63% more likely to use the goods of businesses that belong to a local chamber? AdvocacyandRepresentationfortheeconomicgoodofnotonly Ketchikan,butyourbusinessaswellthroughourcommunitypartnerships. We partner with many local organizations, this brings valuable exposure to your business And,wearenowpartnerswithGrowKetchikan&the AlaskaSouthernSoutheastBuildingIndustryAssociation.
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Did you know that your Chamber is launching a new Micro Loan Program for new small businesses in 2023?
Individual/Student/Retiree: $65 per year or $5.50 per month Local Non-Profit: $236 per year or $20 per month Single Owner/No Employees: $192 per year or $17 per month 1-2 Employees: $247 per year or $21 per month 3-4 Employees: $407 per year or $35 per month 5-9 Employees: $555 per year or $48 per month 10-19 Employees: $720 per year or $62 per month 20-49 Employees: $1204 per year or $105 per month 50-99 Employees: $1353 per year or $117 per month 100+ Employees: $1584 per year or $136 per month Own a subsidiary business? List them on our website for just $85 annually. **Add just 10% to your annual dues & be recognized as a member of the 110% Club. Benefits include but not limited to special discounts, premier marketing, and more
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...and awarded the prestigious Local Chamber of the Year award for 2021 to the Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce. The Local Chamber of the Year must be a member of the Alaska Chamber, show consistent community involvement and demonstrate an excellent business reputation. The Local Chamber of the Year nominations were reviewed and voted on by the Executive Committee of the Alaska Chamber, including professionals representing oil and gas, finance, fishing, tourism, Alaska Native corporations, energy and transportation. "
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"I’ve never felt more proud or to be part of the Chamber in our small community of Ketchikan. Our Chamber makes all of us small businesses feel like we are much bigger than what we are. I’m proud of being a Chamber member"
"If you are not a member yet or paused your membership, it is time to reconsider it . Michelle O'Brien's welcoming arms and energy have brought hope to downtown business owners. Various events from the Chamber plus guest speakers have given direction and knowledge to business owners. Our Ketchikan Chamber turns your neighbors from competitors to business partners."
The Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce has boldly and successfully initiated a series of high-level events, keeping our Chamber at the forefront as a vital resource for struggling businesses in Ketchikan...
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Good to know: In 2022, Your Ketchikan Chamber received a record amount of support from sponsorships, mainly because we customize sponsorships to meet the individual needs of our sponsors. We also recognize in kind sponsorships!
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King Sponsor
$5000 Annually
Major Sponsor of all events
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Over 500 Media Acknowledgements annually print, radio, and social as well as our web page
Get Chummy...
$500 Annually
Add on to your membership by showing your support for local business. You'll get media mentions, social media mentions, and much more. You can add this to your monthly membership investment for just $42/Month
Sockeye Sponsor
$2500 Annually
Major Sponsor of 2 events of your choice
Front page website logo
Over 250 Media Acknowledgements annually print, radio, and social as well as our web page
We recognize your gratis generosity
This is for those members that donate their dollars in gratis In kind services are very much appreciated, and we choose to recognize our supporters by elevating them for the appropriate level of their in kind contributions
Coho Sponsor
$1000 Annually
Major Sponsor of 1 event of your choice
Front page website logo
Over 100 Media Acknowledgements annually print, radio, and social as well as our web page
Custom Event Sponsorships
See an event you might like to sponsor? Be a part of the Chamber with a customized sponsorship for one of our amazing events! Benefits include full media coverage, signage where applicable, and much more
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President Ben Edwards Edward Jones Past President Chelsea Goucher Foraged & Found 1st Vice President Abby Bradberry Experience Alaska Tours Treasurer Gracia O'Connell Tongass Federal Credit Union Secretary Morgan Weber KPU Telecommunications Directors Andrew Spokely The Ward Cove Group Bergan Wieler Vigor Carolyn Henry PeaceHealth Ketchikan Christy Willis The Local Paper Dinah Pearson Legacy Real Estate Jai Mahtani Gold Rush Jewelers Jacquie Meck TLP Communications Jeremy Yoder Alaska Crepe Co./Pilot House Trevor Shaw Creekside Health 2022 Chamber Sponsors & Board of Directors Premier Sponsor $20K Sockeye Sponsor $2500 Coho Sponsor $1,000 Chum Sponsor $500 Captain's Deck $7,500 King Level Sponsor $5,000 Northern Sales* Power of Wellness* Alaska Yukon Tours* Tongass Trading
