
2026 Community Outreach Trip
At this member-exclusive event, the Community Outreach Trip offered Alaska Chamber members the opportunity to interact with the community, meet local chamber members and new business partners in a fun, educational and engaging environment. At the Alaska Chamber level, as we continue to advocate for sound policies this event helped build relationships, revealed opportunities and challenges for the local community which are shared across the state.

Agenda:
(Subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances)
Day 1:Â Wednesday, June 24, 2026
4:30 AM – Arrive at ANC Airport
8:40 AM – Land & Meet Up
12:00 PM - Gubernatorial Candidate Luncheon ForumÂ
(6 candidates tentatively confirmed)
- Click Bishop
- Matt Claman
- Adam Crum
- Matt Heilala
- Shelley Hughes
- Jonathon Kreiss-Tomkins
Processing Plant Tour
Tugboat Tour
All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet with Industry Briefing
Optional: Bunker Hill Hike
Overnight – Lodging at Grand Aleutian Hotel
Day 2:Â Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:30 AM – Breakfast with Industry Updates From:
Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance
At-Sea Processors Association
Pacific Seafood Processors Association
United Catcher Boats
Bristol Bay Science and Research Institute
WWII Site Visit
Russian Orthodox Museum
Shipping Overview
3:30 PM – Airport Arrival
6:30 PM – Depart to Anchorage
8:30 PMÂ - Arrive in Anchorage
Travel Details:
Flights (From Anchorage) and lodging is booked by the Alaska Chamber for this all inclusive overnight trip.
Depart Anchorage June 24th at 6:00am
Return to Anchorage June 25th at 8:30pm
Sponsorships and Registration:
All registrations include airfare (from Anchorage), lodging and meals.
*All sponsorships include one complimentary registration
Specialty Sponsorships: $8,000
Partner Sponsorships: $5,000
Registration: $3,500
Participation is limited to just 40 attendees, and placements will be confirmed on a first-come first-served basis. With airfare alone currently exceeding $1,200 per person, we have structured this to deliver both a seamless experience and strong overall value.
Past Community Outreach Trips
2025: Prudhoe Bay
2024: Kodiak, Alaska
2023: PNW-Seattle/Tacoma
2022: Cordova, Alaska
2021: Postponed due to COVID
2020: Postponed due to COVID
2019: Denali, Alaska
2018:Â Valdez, Alaska
2017:Â Homer, Alaska
2015:Â Ketchikan, Alaska
2014:Â Nome, Alaska
2013:Â Seward, Alaska
2012:Â Kodiak, Alaska