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.
'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 Mt. Edgecumbe and Sitka Sound courtesy of
Mim McConnell
Webcams of Sitka
Webcam view from Knutson Drive, east of Sitka:
www.sitkabythesea.com
"Live webcam view
24 hours a day!"
Webcam views of
downtown Sitka:
Videos of Sitka
Videos Courtesy of
David Rice:
2009 Highlights Silver Bay Herring Fishery
2009 Part 2 Sitka Sound Herring Sac Roe Fishery
in HD 1080p
2009 Sitka Sound Herring Sac Roe Fishery
in HD 1080p
Photo of St. Michael's
courtesy of Mim McConnell.
Photo of
Sitka Pioneer's Home
courtesy of Mim McConnell.
the most beautiful and historic city in Alaska!
Sitka, Alaska was named a 2010 Distinctive Destination by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation.® Vote today to make it this year's Fan
Favorite! You can vote as often as you’d like at
www.preservationnation.org/ddd from today through February 28 (open to
legal residents of the U.S., 18 years of age or older).
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and community leaders who promote, support, and facilitate commerce and economic growth in the community.
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.
Upcoming Chamber and Other Events
February 2010
Nominations are now open for Business of the Year and the Cossack Cap awards. Nomination forms are available at the Chamber office, at weekly luncheons or on these links:
Chamber Luncheons: February 3 - Jan & Terry Lovett, Sitka Jazz Festival directors. The Sitka Jazz Festival runs February 4-6.
Sitka Jazz Festival, February 4-6
Chamber Luncheons: February 10 - Jeremy Mathias, UAF School of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences Assistant Professor, will discuss the effects of ocean acidification on our fisheries.
CHOCOLATE SATURDAY IN SITKA! At the suggestion of one of Sitka's merchants, we're starting what may become a new Sitka tradition. Saturday, February 13 - All day! Participating merchants will offer some sort of chocolate treats to customers - chocolate kisses, brownies, hot chocolate, fudge, cookies, M&M's, etc. - along with their own mid-winter sales. Watch for posters in store windows of participating merchants.
Chamber Luncheons: February 17 - Governor Sean Parnell, the 10th governor of the State of Alaska.
The 2010 Lincoln Day Dinner will be hosted by the Sitka Republican Women on Wednesday, February 17, at the Channel Club. The invited speaker is Governor Sean Parnell. The dinner, of prime rib or seafood, will follow a cocktail hour and silent auction. Tickets, at $40, are on sale now. Reservations may be made by calling Lureen Stedman at 747-8905.
Chamber Board Annual Retreat on Friday, February 19, 8am - Noon.
Chamber Luncheons: February 24 - Sitka's Tree & Landscape Committee
Our Chamber Events Calendar lists a year's worth of community events, that are coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and other groups, with links to pictures and more information.
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Primary Benefactors: $1,000 Memberships
