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Upcoming
events, opportunities, and the latest from the Seward Chamber.
Let us know if there is anything you'd like to see in your inbox and stay tuned for the latest every issue!
- Your Team at the Seward Chamber of Commerce
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| CHAMBER UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SEWARD AREA BUSINESSES
COVID-19 CHECK IN SERIES
HAPPENING ON ZOOM
To kick-off the first week of this series, Seward Chamber Executive Director Jason Bickling will be hosting an open forum for all local businesses. We hope many of you take this opportunity to let us know about any challenges to reopening or operating you are experiencing, and how we can help.
Chamber: Barriers to Reopening Call
Time: May 1, 2020 12:00 PM Alaska
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 890 8388 6858
Password: 157806
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Join in the following industry-specific calls to connect with like-businesses, discuss strategies, challenges or questions, and share updates for the season.
F&B - CV-19 Check-In
Time: May 1, 2020 02:00 PM Alaska
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 861 0903 3950
Password: Seward
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Lodging Providers - CV-19 Check-In
Time: May 1, 2020 03:30 PM Alaska
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 841 1050 3323
Password: Seward
Activities & Excursions - CV-19 Check-In
Time: May 4, 2020, 05:00 PM Alaska
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 896 8108 8937 Password: Seward
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KPEDD FOLLOW-UP ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEYThe Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District is collecting follow-up information to identify the economic impact COVID-19 is having on our businesses. This peninsula-wide confidential survey will be open to responses effective immediately and close at 7 PM on Friday, May 1st. The overall data will be used to identify the needs of the region for the state and federal governments and will be shared. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE KPEDD COVID-19 FOLLOW-UP SURVEY
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SEWARD OPEN FOR BUSINESS - GOOGLE SHEET
As AK State Health Mandates evolve and Phase I-A continues, we encourage you to update your business information, business hours, reservation, dine-in, curbside or delivery options, website links, booking info, specials, and any other relevant information you'd like the public to know.
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VIRTUAL VACATIONS - SEWARD, ALASKA
While guests can’t visit our wonderful town right now, Visit Seward wants to show them what will be waiting for them when they do get here!
Visit Seward is continuing their virtual vacation series on Instagram and Facebook. We’re still looking for content - send your photos and videos to communications@seward.com
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| UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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VIRTUAL STORY TIME LIVE!
WITH THE SEWARD COMMUNITY LIBRARY & MUSEUM
FRIDAY, MAY 1 @ 11:00 AM
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MAY FIRST FRIDAY WEEKEND
WALK (OR DRIVE) BY ART SHOW
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, MAY 1-3
Show up and support your local artists this weekend!
While you're out for a spin, be sure to swing by Seward Brewing Company, Eight Arms Printing Company, Seward Senior Center, Ranting Raven, Resurrect Art Coffee House Gallery, ForestsTidesandTreasures, NAKAO Ceramics, Starbird Studio, Alaska Seafood Grill and Seasalt.
Join in by creating and sharing art that can be viewed at a distance in your windows or outside!
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ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER TELEQUARIUM
SUNDAY, MAY 3 @ 2:00 PM ON YOUTUBE
Happening daily at 2 PM on our YouTube Channel!
Subscribe here >>> www.youtube.com/AKSeaLifeCenter
Join our educators as they teach programs all about marine life. With special guest appearances, this is a classroom session your students won't want to miss. Be sure to bring your questions for these interactive sessions.
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SEWARD VIRTUAL SONG CIRCLE - WEEK 5
SUNDAY, MAY 3 @ 4:00 PM ON FACEBOOK LIVE
The Seward Prevention Coalition and Temple Studios Community Center bring you WEEK 5 of the Seward Virtual Song
Circle. More and more musicians are joining every week so grab your instrument of choice and play ya a song! Zoom link in the FB event discussion board!
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NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
If you are interested in volunteering to help your neighbors or if you need help with anything during this time of crisis, please use this Airtable link and fill out the form.
"Great things happen when the community gets together!"
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Thank you to all of our community members and restaurants
that #SupportSeward by participating in the suspended meals/coffees program!
Please contact Kelli Hatfield at wavestoursfiestas@gmail.com or (907) 491-0366 if you’re interested in learning more or if your business would like to participate in this service.
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EASY ACCESS TO PPE FOR YOUR BUSINESS FROM ALASKA MEP
If you are in need of PPE, the Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center is currently offering match-making services — free of cost — to connect businesses and health care providers with local PPE manufacturers. To make use of these services, please email Client Services Manager, Ms. Lewis. In the email please include the type(s) of PPE needed, the quantity, the timeline for delivery, and the price range. If you are unsure about any of those variables, please let us know and we can still connect you and let you work out the details with the PPE manufacturer directly.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can aid you and your business at this time.
Alyssa Rodrigues, Ph.D
Director, Alaska MEP Center
Avshanks01@alaska.edu
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SEWARD COUNTS! COMPLETE THE 2020 CENSUSLet's raise Seward’s response rate! Fill out the 2020 Census online at my2020census.gov. 10 minutes of your time is worth 10 years of economic benefit and impact on our community.
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| UPCOMING ONLINE ENGAGEMENTS & RESOURCES
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ALL AKSBDC ONLINE WORKSHOPS ARE CURRENTLY FREE OF CHARGE
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COVID-19 UPDATES & RESOURCES
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AK STATE HEALTH MANDATES, ALERTS & PHASE 1-A PLANS
The activities and businesses listed below that were previously governed by the referenced Mandates may resume under the
conditions and guidance provided in the following attachments.
Bure to check covid19.alaska.gov regularly for updates to specific Health Mandates and Alerts, and information for how your business can safely and legally operate moving forward.
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| Our 2020 Board of Directors
Carole Tallman President - Hertz of Seward
Melissa Schutter Vice President - First National Bank of Alaska
Von Terry Treasurer - GCI Telecommunications
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Hillary Bean - Seward Brewing Co
Jena Petersen - Seward Real Estate
Laura Schneider - Exit Marine
Stephanie Millane - Able Millane Web Services
Scott Reierson - Alaska Surf Guides
Geri Nipp - Kenai Fjords Tours
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Thanks to our 2020 Economic Development Partners!
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