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About Us Mission, Vision & Values: Mission: To drive positive change for Alaska's business environment and to improve our member organizations by providing leadership, advocacy, connectivity and support. Vision: The Voice of Alaska Business Values:
Organizational Structure: The Alaska State Chamber is governed by a board of directors which is comprised of 36 members elected by regional zones (similar to legislative election districts), 8 chair appointees, 1 military appointee, a representative from 30 of Alaska's local chambers of commerce, and a representative from each of 5 Outside chambers of commerce. History: In 1952, a few years before Alaska was granted statehood, the "All Alaska" Chamber of Commerce was formed for the purpose of promoting commerce in Alaska. The construction boom, brought about by World War II, was winding down, and Alaska’s business leaders recognized the need for an organized effort to develop a new, stronger economic base for Alaska. The first leaders of the Alaska Chamber discussed tax incentive legislation, development of the state’s forest and mineral resources, promotion of the tourism industry, and increasing agricultural production. With statehood, the name was changed to the Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, and the organization represented the first unified effort to have the voice of business in the state legislature. Executive Committee » Board of Directors B - L » Board of Directors M - W » Chamber Staff » Top of Page Juneau Headquarters: 217 Second Street, Suite 201, Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: 907.586.2323, Fax: 907.463.5515, Email: info@alaskachamber.com Anchorage Office: 601 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 700, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907.278.2722, Fax: 907.278.6643 Copyright © 2003 - Present, The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. Designed by WebWeavers Technology Group LLC™ |
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