December 2011
- Kodiak Maritime Museum Press Release
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Kodiak Maritime Museum recently received an engineering report from CRW Engineering of Anchorage examining three possible sites for a maritime museum in Kodiak. KMM does not currently have a museum building for collections, interpretive programs or permanent exhibits. The engineering report assessed and compared the three sites for zoning, traffic, utilities, environmental, and geotechnical issues. The report is available at our website www.kodiakmaritimemuseum.org, under "What's Happening / Building Plans," or by typing in http://kodiakmaritimemuseum.org/programs/museum-bldg-plans.html.
At an April 2011 presentation to the Kodiak City Council, KMM staff outlined the three sites as possible locations for a museum, and asked the City to consider making one of the sites available to Kodiak Maritime Museum for a museum building. The Council recommended that KMM first discuss the possible museum sites with harbor stakeholders such as fishermen, the Ports and Harbors Advisory Board, Kodiak Chamber of Commerce, and Kodiak Island Convention and Visitors Bureau. Public outreach meetings will also be scheduled later this winter.
The proposed building sites engineering report is a product of KMM's participation in the Pre-Development Program, a Foraker Foundation program to help Alaskan non-profits plan for capital building projects.
- The Giving Tree
Give back this holiday season by visiting the Giving Tree at Wal-Mart. This year's tree benefits the Kodiak Women's Resource and Crisis Center, the Salvation Army, and the Kodiak Animal Shelter. All information and instructions to participate are posted at the tree. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
- Shop Local for the Holidays
- Happy Holidays!
- Economic Development News
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTIONS OF KODIAK'S AVIATION INDUSTRY
As we all know, aviation is a critical component of the state's economy and the vitality of our communities. The Alaska Department of Transportation recently published a report to provide an assessment of the economic contribution of Alaska's aviation industry to the state's economy. The economic analysis was conducted by Northern Economics Inc. with the sub-consultancy of DOWL HKM. The study was conducted at 12 Alaska communities. Kodiak airport (ADQ) was of the selected airports.
The study is based on a large survey and interview effort targeting on-site leaseholders at selected airports in late 2010 and early 2011 as part of Alaska Aviation System Plan. On-site leaseholders covered all the businesses and organization located at an airport as well as airport managers and local community leaders.
According to the sub-report of the study, Kodiak airport (ADQ) is described as a multi-role facility, providing local employment and transportation, assisting in public safety by helping the U.S Coast Guard achieve its mission, and helping the seafood industry move fresh products quickly and efficiently.
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This analysis estimated that ADQ leaseholders and airport operations generated 139 direct jobs, $6 million in wages and benefits, and total non-wage and benefit expenditures of nearly $14 million in 2009. In-state labor income in 2009 was approximately $9 million, contributing to a total economic output of roughly $17 millionA Multi-Role Airport
Bureau of Transportation Statistics data for 2009 showed that more than 160,000 enplanements involved travel through ADQ in 2009. More than 2.6 million pounds of airmail moved through ADQ in 2009, with approximately 83% of this total either coming from or going to Anchorage (ANC).Unlike many communities in the study, which are part of the Bypass Mail program and receive much of their mail by air, the only mail transported by air to ADQ is priority rate mail, almost all of which comes from ANC. The USPS transports all non-priority mail to Kodiak by barge.
Unlike almost all of the other communities in the study, ADQ handles more departing cargo than arriving with the margin nearly 2.5- to 1. In 2009, the airport shipped over 8M lbs. of cargo and only received 3.36 M lbs. The key difference is due to Kodiak's role as a major seafood processing hub while also serving as a regional transportation hub for surrounding communities located on the island and along the eastern shore of the Alaska Peninsula.
The analysis also estimates $31.7* million total initial expenditures that people and/or organizations spent to move goods and people to and from the airport.
*Does not include other expenditures such as baggage fees, dining, or other expenses incurred during travel.
- President's Message
Happy Holidays and may we all look forward to a prosperous and exciting 2012!
During this holiday season, please keep in mind the reason for the season. When you do shop, try to shop locally. We are all on this Pacific island together! Let’s keep as much revenue here as possible. The Chamber supports Chamber members and families!
In November, we had a brand new Business After Hours at the Alutiiq Museum. Sven and his staff were awesome hosts! They gave away great door prizes and offered a terrific spread by Monks Rock. We had a very nice turnout, especially considering the busy night, yet some of us snuck out a little early to catch the incredible, “Les Miserable”!
There is no Business After Hours in December; however, the January BAH will be at Kodiak Athletic Club, a business I am somewhat familiar with. More information to follow.
Another brand new event we have planned for December is our Member Appreciation Party at Henry’s on Saturday, December 10th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. We DO appreciate our members and we want to show you! We will have Henry’s appetizers, door prizes, and even some free Pull Tabs! Henry’s is the home of our Chamber Pull Tabs, which is a great part of our annual budget income, and helps to keep Member dues down. And for that, we appreciate Henry’s! At this Appreciation Party, if you bring a guest who joins the Chamber, they will get $50.00 off their annual membership for 2012, AND SO WILL YOU! Please plan on coming and hope to see you there!
We, your Chamber, wish you a very Happy Holiday and a blessed New Year!
Lindsay Knight
President - Southern Alaska Forwarding Merger & Sale
Ronald Sears, president and owner of Southern Alaska Forwarding, Inc. announces the merger and sale of his company to Pacific Alaska Freightways of Fife, Washington. This sale will take effect January 1st, 2012.
Mr. Sears advises that all the Kodiak staff, including Managers Mike York and Kathy Wise, will stay on with the change. Chuck Kollasch from the Seattle Office will stay on as the Kodiak-Seattle/Tacoma Manager.
Mr. Sears has been in business with Southern Alaska Forwaring for over 31 years of successful service in the shipping business to Kodiak from the lower 48 and Anchorage. He thanks all of his friends and customers in Kodiak for their great support over the years.
Pacific Alaska Freightways was started and originally owned by Sears' family and this will be a perfect fit for a smooth changeover.
P.A.F's terminal is located in Fife, Washington, not Seattle. Please contact the Kodiak office for routing and deliver information.
- 2012 Crab Fest Logo Contest
- Member Appreciation Party Dec 10th
- Thank You to our Renewing MembersDr. Jeremiah MyersVISION CLINIC AND SALLY'S EYELANDBelma LlorentePRECIOUS FLOWERS & GIFTSGrant Shields &Keri KauneALASKA 1 REALTYScott WightBASES LOADEDAdam HarknessBETTER BUSINESS BUREAU SERVING AK, OR, & W WADarlene TurnerKODIAK TEEN COURT INCGene MuellerFRONTIER MICRO SYSTEMSRobert Reynolds Jr.Sharon MooreCY'S SPORTING GOODS INC.Luke FulpKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICTLaine WelchElke CarrosRUSSIAN HERITAGE INNMark St. DennyST. DENNY SURVEYING INC.Victoria EllisHENRY'S GREAT ALASKAN RESTAURANTEleanor KingKING'S DINERBen PolumNORTHERN SALES, INCBernie StallardBERNIE BROTHERSBrett & Sarah BassBRETT A. BASS, DDS PCSkip BoltonM/V SEA BARBDon & Mary Ann FellMARITIME HELICOPTERSTom SaundersVETERANS OF FOREIGN WARSTom Walters & Mike O'ConnorKATMAI WILDERNESS LODGE LLCJimmy NgTed KishimotoINTERNATIONAL SEAFOODS-ALASKAMolly BrodieLITTLE SCHOOL OF DANCETim HurleyWESTERN ALASKA LAND TITLE COMPANYKriss LarsenSPENARD BUILDERS SUPPLYHarold & Marcy JonesF/V MARCY J Inc.Emil Christiansen Sr.OLD HARBOR NATIVE CORPORATIONLindsay KnightKODIAK MORNING ROTARY CLUBScot & Leslie CummingsCULINARY HORIZONSJim Arneson, DDSJAMES R. ARNESON DDS INC.Dan Ogg & Sue Jeffrey
- November Board Meeting Minutes