Sitka, Alaska, the most beautiful and historic city in Alaska!

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The Sitka Chamber is located in the Troutte Center, across the street from the statue (above) of Alexander Baranof, the Chief Manager of the Russian American Company, and the first Colonial Governor of Russian America.

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'Sitka Lullaby', a new song by David Ackerman
If you would like to purchase the CD, please send $5 to the artist at:
3361 W. 92nd Pl.
Westminster, CO 80031

Photo of St. Michael's
courtesy of Mim McConnell.

Photo of Mt. Edgecumbe and Sitka Sound courtesy of
Mim McConnell

Photo of
Sitka Pioneer's Home
courtesy of Mim McConnell.

Sitka, Alaska, the most beautiful & historic city in Alaska!

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Sitka Chamber of Commerce Does Not Protest
Commercial Herring Fishery

In response to an advertisement (shown below) run by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska on Friday, February 10th, The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce would like to assure our local business owners, the commercial fishing fleet, and the general public that we do not protest the commercial herring fishery. We do support a conservative, science-based approach to the management of our fisheries and trust in the organizations currently in place to make these important decisions.

The advertisement placed by the Sitka Tribe of Alaska referred to a position taken by the Sitka Chamber of Commerce in 1954, when the Sitka Chamber did lodge an official protest against commercial herring fishing for reduction purposes in the Sitka area. Herring reduction was the earliest commercial herring fishery, practiced as early as 1878 in Southeast Alaska, and one of the most destructive. With a lack of regulation, the Sitka Chamber of Commerce was concerned for the future of Sitka's fisheries.

The commercial herring fishery, along with all of Sitka's commercial fisheries, is a strong and vital economic driver for our community. According to the Sitka Economic Development Association, in 2010 we had 563 active resident commercial fishing permit holders in Sitka and 615 commercial fishing vessels home ported here. The resident commercial fishing crew accounted for another 552 of our residents. We had 94 million pounds of seafood purchased from harvesters with the wholesale value of seafood processed in Sitka at $140 million. The raw fish tax, which directory supports our City harbors, brought in $917,911.

The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce mission is to promote, support, and facilitate commerce and economic growth in the community and we feel that a well-managed fishery is an important part of our community that we know and love so much.

Advertisement Run by Sitka Tribe of Alaska Without The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce Consent
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If you have any questions, please contact the Sitka Chamber office at 747-8604 and I would be happy to talk with you. We will have posters available soon for businesses that would like to post them.

Administrative assistant needed, strong computer skills required, experience preferred. Position is part-time. Please submit resume to jen@sitkachamber.com or call 747-8604 for more information.

Upcoming Sitka Chamber and Other Events

May 8th, Tuesday
NEW 4th of July Community Committee - Sitka Chamber/SEDA Board Room at 3pm

Finance Committee Meeting, May 8th, 4pm, Sitka Chamber Board Room

May 9th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Tonia Rioux with the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau with an update on Sitka's 2012 Summer Tourism Season

April Board Meeting, May 10th , 4pm , Sitka Chamber Board Room

May 16th, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Ken Fate with Raven Radio

May 23rd, Wednesday
Chamber Luncheon at the Westmark - Alaskan Congressman Don Young

May 28th, Monday
Memorial Day - Sitka Chamber of Commerce Office Closed

On our Sitka Chamber Events page you'll find more details and links to pictures of past events.

The brand new 2012/2013 Silver Saver Cards are now in stores! This very successful discount card program was started by the Sitka Chamber of Commerce in 2000 and encourages Sitkans to shop local by offering year round discounts with many of Sitka’s businesses. Silver Saver Cards are just $10 and can be purchased from any of the following participating businesses: Aurora Business Supplies, Baranof Island Brewing Company, Bayview Pub, Daily Sitka Sentinel, Fishermen's Eye Gallery, JI Welding, Old Harbor Books, Orion Sporting Goods, Petro Express, Re:fresh Fitness, Robertson's Gallery, Russell's, Salon 264, Shee Atika Totem Square Inn, Silver Basin, Spenard Builders Supply, The Cellar, The Dock Shack Café, and Sitka True Value.

The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of Sitka business and community leaders who promote, support, and facilitate commerce and economic growth in Sitka.

If you're visiting our site from out of town, we offer you an overview of our organization, a Calendar of Events and introduction to our Membership. You will also find a downloadable Relocation Guide and links to other sites with more information about Sitka.

If you're planning a trip to Sitka, and are looking for visitor information, we encourage you to visit the Sitka Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

If you live in Sitka, we encourage you to stay informed about the community, get involved and support the Chamber’s efforts. If you are already a member, we thank you for your continued support. If you are not yet a member, we hope you like what you see and will accept our invitation to join the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce.

2010 Distinctive Destinations winner

Sitka, Alaska was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.®

Alaska #2 in US for Business Tax Climate

While Alaska ranks #1 for having the highest overall corporate tax rate, when offset by other taxes that are low or non-existant, Alaska ranks #2 in the US for having the BEST business tax climate.
Page from FY2011 Tax Foundation report.