GREATER WASILLA
OF COMMERCE
2021
Annual Report ANNUAL OVERVIEW Message from the President CHAMBER STATISTICS Growth and Positions
Mission and Visions
CHAMBER
GWCC BOD AND STAFF
Wasilla Chamber
ANNUAL OVERVIEW AND A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
"The Wasilla Chamber has grown and changed quite a bit since I first walked through the doors in 2017, and it's been amazing to look back at where we’ve come from and where we are heading – and on multiple levels, I could not be more excited for our future."
- Jessica Viera, Executive Director
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR BOARD PRESIDENT:
2021 was a very successful year for the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce and a much-needed change from 2020 where we spent the majority of our time isolated on Zoom meetings. We were extremely happy to get the Membership back together for bi-weekly luncheons at our new venue, Evangelo’s Restaurant. The Mat-Su Valley continued to grow and made an important decision to stay open for business which is a huge testament to our Valley leadership and our strong business community. We were honored to host numerous groundbreakings and grand openings throughout the year, while also growing our Membership. Our robust Government Affairs Committee worked closely with our local legislators to take on our 2021 Legislative Priorities. We would like to thank all of our elected officials who have made it a priority to participate in our Membership. We are very grateful for each and every one of you! I want to extend a huge thank you to our Executive Director, Jessica Viera, and our Administrative Assistant, Cassondra Odden. They have worked extremely hard this year to express the importance of shopping local and supporting our business community right here in the Valley. Lastly, I would like to thank our Membership for finding the value in the Wasilla Chamber so we can continue to support you and help keep the Mat-Su Business Community flourishing for years to come!
- Kelsey McLeod, 2021 Board President
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 1,500 1,000 500 0 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 0 20 40 60 80 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Chamber Statistics 48 New Wasilla Chamber Members 898 LuncheonAttendees 87% Member Retention FOR THE YEAR OF 2021 Website & Social Media Reach Visitor & Relocation Contacts Website Social Media New Chamber Members A LOOK AT CHAMBER GROWTH AND CURRENT POSITIONS 15 Ribbon Cuttings & Ground Breakings 2021 Financials FY21 Revenue Membership Dues Events & Fundraisers Interest Raffles & Auctions Miscellaneous FY21 Expenses Membership Events and Fundraisers Operations Administration Miscellaneous $107,650 $51,042 $271 $10,156 $29,996 $4375 $39,709 $40,452 $100,344 $10,146 19 InPersonLuncheons 11 Events 10 VirtualLuncheons (rounded)
Thank you to our 2021 Benefactors! Your leader in advocating a business climate that fosters positive economic growth and prosperity. The Wasilla Chamber will be the center of business in the Valley. OUR MISSION & VISION 2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF Wasilla Chamber Thank you to our 2021 Development Partners!
Kelsey McLeod 2021 Board President Jack White Real Estate
Joseph Gugel Board Vice President RMG/Keller Williams Real Estate
Staci Yates Board Secretary MyHouse
Brian Headdings Board Treasurer Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union
Julie Estey Director at Large Matanuska Electric Association
Court Griffin Director at Large Count On, LLC
Eddie Ezelle Director at Large Mat-Su Food Bank
Veronica Pillans Director at Large First National Bank
Jessica Viera Executive Director
Cassondra Odden Admin. Assistant