Alaska Chamber This Week October 16-22

Weekly Update

October 16-22

In This Issue:

Committee Meetings

2011 Policy Forum: Time Is Running Out - Register Today

Alaska Business Report Card Group Luncheon

Alaska Is Running Out Of Time

Advertise In The 2012 Alaska Chamber Directory

Upcoming Events

Committee Meetings

Legislative Affairs Committee: Monday, October 17 at 10:00am

Membership Committee: Monday, October 17 at 4:00pm

Legislative Affairs Committee: Thursday, October 20 at 10:00am

Finance Committee: Friday, October 21 at 1:30pm

All meetings are held at 630 E 5th Ave, Ste 102, Anchorage and via teleconference 907-278-2700

NOTE: If you are a member of the committee, you will receive meeting documents when they are sent to the committee.  If you are not a member of a committee, but would like to participate or listen in, please let me know and the documents for the meeting will be forwarded to you.

2011 Policy Forum: Time Is Running Out - Register Today

The 2011 Alaska Chamber Legislative Policy Forum is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, October 25 - 26, in Anchorage, Alaska at the Hotel Captain Cook. The Legislative Policy Forum, formerly called the "Legislative Tie In", is arguably the most important annual Alaska Chamber event. Register now.

The Legislative Policy Forum is where Alaska Chamber members gather to decide on its policy priorities for the following year. Members and non-members are encouraged to attend, but only members have a say in advancing policy priorities.  To join the Alaska Chamber now, click here, or call Alaska Chamber Staff at 907-278-2722.

Alaska Is Running Out Of Time

A Message From The Make Alaska Competitive Coalition

The situation is frightening. North Slope oil production - which provides for 90 percent of state revenues- is plummeting because or tax system is repressive and discourages investment.

The trans-Alaska oil pipeline is operating at just more than a fourth of its capacity - and will soon reach a level where its very future is in jeopardy.

We need action NOW to keep the pipeline running for generations to come. We need to fix ACES (the state's production tax) and make Alaska No. 1 again. Alaska has the resources, the infrastructure and the talent to safely produce oil for generations to come. What it lacks is a tax structure that is equitable for the state and the industry.

Just consider that in 2005, the State of Alaska forecast that the pipeline throughput would average 832,000 barrels per day in 2010. Then came ACES in 2007 and production has since been in a steep decline.

The Make Alaska Competitive Coalition (MACC) came together to promote increased investment, productions and jobs to secure Alaska's economic future. We invite you to join us and be part of the solution. You or your company can become a supporter online at www.MakeAlaskaCompetitive.com.

Please contact your legislators by going to www.MakeAlaskaCompetitive.com/contact-your-legislator/ where you will find talking points and direct links to your legislators.

Together we can get Alaska moving again.

Thank you,

Make Alaska Competitive Coalition

Alaska Business Report Card Luncheon- Midterm Grades

The Alaska Business Report Card Midterm Grade Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, at the Egan Center, in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Business Report Card group is made up of the Alaska Chamber, the Alaska Support Industry Alliance, the Resource Development Council and Prosperity Alaska. You will not want to miss this luncheon where midterm grades for the Alaska Legislature Senate and House majorities/minorities and the Governor will be released and Champions for Alaska's Future will be recognized.

The luncheon will feature a "Pollster Pundit Panel" with Dave Dittman (Dittman Research) and Ivan Moore (Ivan Moore Research). Dave Stieren (of the Dave Stieren show AM750 KFQD) will be moderating. It's sure to be a lively and fun discussion!

For your convenience, you may register for the Legislative Policy Forum and the Alaska Business Report Card Luncheon at the same time. Or, if you prefer to have lunch on your own, you may simply register for the Legislative Policy Forum.  To register for the 2011 Legislative Policy Forum now, click here.

Advertise In The 2012 Alaska Chamber Directory

The Alaska Journal of Commerce partners with Alaska Chamber to market and produce our Membership Directory each year. There is still time to get your advertisement in the 2012 Directory! Contact the Alaska Journal of Commerce at 561-4772 to secure your ad space today.

Upcoming Events

Ketchikan Reception

Join the Alaska Chamber for a mid week reception in Ketchikan - generously hosted and sponsored by First Bank.

October 19, 4:30-6:30pm

2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 100

RSVP by Tuesday, October 18 to tss@kpunet.net or by calling 907.278.2727

Legislative Policy Forum 2011

October 25- 26, 2011 - Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, Alaska

Register now.

Alaska Business Report Card Luncheon

October 25, 2011 - Egan Center, Anchorage, Alaska

If you do not plan to attend the policy forum but would like to attend the Report Card Luncheon, register here.

Alaska Business PAC Fundraiser

October 25, 5:30 - 7:30pm

826 Overlook Place, Anchorage Alaska 99501

RSVP to Margy Johnson at 907.222.3010 or MargyJohnson@gci.net

Legislative Fly-In 2012

January 25-27, 2012 - Juneau, Alaska

Rural Outreach Trip

Summer, 2012 - Kodiak, Alaska

Save these dates, mark your calendar and watch for additional details.