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The Voice of Alaska Business Kati Capozzi President and CEO Kenai and Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 7/17/19 Who We Are Our history Formed in 1953 before Alaska was a state for the purpose of promoting commerce in Alaska. Our vision To be the

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Kati Capozzi President and CEO

Kenai and Soldotna Chamber of Commerce 7/17/19

The Voice of Alaska Business

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Who We Are

Our history

Formed in 1953 before Alaska was a state for the purpose of promoting commerce in Alaska.

Our vision

To be the leading voice advancing Alaska business.

Our mission

To promote a healthy business environment in Alaska.

Our membership

700+ member companies with 100,000+ employees and 30+ local Alaska Chambers

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Our Board

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65+ Board of Directors

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Our Board

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  • 9 Member Executive Committee
  • 20 elected representatives from each Alaska Senate District
  • 10 elected At-Large representatives from the general

membership

  • 14 Board members appointed by the Chair
  • A representative from 30+ local Alaska chambers of

commerce

  • A representative from 3 Outside chambers of commerce
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Advocacy

Promote pro- business policies in Juneau and Washington D.C. Hold legislators accountable for their voting record Support pro- business candidates

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Our Priorities for 2019

Federal Priorities

  • Support oil and gas exploration and

development in Alaska’s federal areas including; the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA), Cook Inlet, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

  • Support reform of the Federal

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

State Priorities

  • Support reduction of spending to

sustainable levels

  • Support a meaningful cap on
  • perating budget expenditures
  • Support comprehensive workers’

compensation reform View our current priorities and positions at alaskachamber.com/priorities-and-positions.

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Policy Setting Process

7 Legislative Affairs Committee reviews submissions and hears from policy

  • proponent. Committee advances

submission to Membership

Submissions Reviewed

Alaska Chamber members present vote on policy

  • submissions. Priorities and

positions ratified by Board of Directors.

Policy Forum

Any Alaska Chamber member in good standing can submit a position

Policy Submission Period

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  • Jul. 24 – Sept. 6
  • Sept. 6 – Oct. 30
  • Oct. 30
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Alaska Chamber Health Plan

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Small businesses need cost-saving options and the Alaska Chamber has the solution

is working on a solution

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*View our current priorities and positions at alaskachamber.com/priorities-and-positions.

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*View our current priorities and positions at alaskachamber.com/priorities-and-positions.

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*View our current priorities and positions at alaskachamber.com/priorities-and-positions.

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*View our current priorities and positions at alaskachamber.com/priorities-and-positions.

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Final Thought

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“…one key issue has consistently remained a priority for more than 20 years, both when the state was flush with cash from high oil prices and when it was struggling through economic recession: the need for a sustainable fiscal plan focused on Alaska’s future.” Alaska Chamber Op-Ed Anchorage Daily News, 4/26/19

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Make Your Voice Heard

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