Seymour Chatter: Member to Member News
Posted March 16, 2010
The Alaska SeaLife Center announces Request for Proposals (RFP) from artists
The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) plans to commission two or more pieces of outdoor public art that will be installed in a new Waterfront Park in Seward. The RFP is open to all statewide and national artists, who can submit either existing pieces or ideas for new creations. Total Budget for Art: $50,000 USD; submission deadline is Monday, May 3, 2010. Artists can vview the RFP and apply at www.alaskasealife.org. The goal is to have the artwork completed and installed by May 2011.
Alyeska Resort Opens up Big Mountain Competition to all Disciplines as par of Jeff Nissman Memorial Festival
Alyeska Resort is gearing up for Telepalooza, March 24-28, 2010, the resort’s springtime festival that celebrates top snowsport athletes and on-mountain fun. New this year, the resort introduces the Alyeska World Comp, a multi-discipline competition open to telemark, alpine and snowboard divisions. This high-level competition showcases Alyeska’s challenging double black diamond terrain with features such as steep cliffs, chutes and 2,500 feet of vertical, creating a venue that will test the abilities of the most experienced freeriders. Cash prizes of over $10,000 will be awarded to top finishers, with competitors being judged on line choice, fluidity, control and aggressiveness. Alyeska News and Media
Posted March 10, 2010
Agencies Promote Anchorage First
On Tuesday March 2, AEDC along with Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau, Anchorage Downtown Partnership and the Chugiak/Eagle River Chamber of Commerce launched Anchorage First, a campaign targeting Alaska’s quietest retail months. The campaign is meant to build consumer confidence and provide a boost to the local economy. Campaign organizers are encouraging local residents to invest in the community by shopping locally, instead of online or out of state.
“We’re not asking people to spend irresponsibly or beyond their means,” says AEDC CEO & President Bill Popp. “While we are all aware of what the national headlines read, Anchorage is in a better position than most cities and this proactive campaign has great benefits for the community.”
Businesses wishing to participate are encouraged to visit GoAnchorageFirst.com for campaign information as well as application and submission guidelines.
Rare opportunity: NASA offers live video chat to Anchorage Museum visitors
Noon Friday, March 12, NASA’s Space Center Houston will deliver a live, interactive video conference comparing an astronaut suit with a “Star Wars” stormtrooper suit. Audience members may ask questions and get answers in real time as NASA educators explain the high-tech features of these suits and why they are necessary. This event complements the exhibit “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination,” which is on view until April 25 at the Anchorage Museum. www.anchoragemuseum.org.
Entries Sought for Military-themed Art Contest
Anchorage, AK- The Anchorage Chamber of Commerce is soliciting original two-and three-dimensional artwork depicting a "Home of the Brave" theme. Members of the community will have an opportunity to purchase the winning patriotic works of art at a live auction held during the Anchorage Chamber's Military Appreciation Luncheon, held at noon on June 7. Proceeds will go to support Anchorage Chamber military programs during Military Appreciation Week.
The Anchorage Chamber Military Appreciation Week, held June 7 to 11, is the state's largest civilian military appreciation event and provides an opportunity for the business community to show support for servicemen and women, and their families, stationed in the Municipality of Anchorage. Five winners from the following four categories will be chosen: elementary school, middle school, high school and adult. Additionally, each winner will receive a $100 savings bond, or cash option, and will be recognized in the June edition of News & Views, the Anchorage Chamber's monthly newsletter. Entries for the program are solicited statewide and forms are available online at Anchoragechamber.org. For details, contact Jessica Moreno at 677-7111, or e-mail events@anchoragechamber.org.
Posted March 8, 2010
The Alaska SeaLife Center’s 4th Annual Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament
If you have never putted tennis balls through aquarium exhibits, watched sea lions chase your shot along a window in Underwater Viewing, and avoided a behind-the-scenes wave machine hazard, you have been missing out on the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament, March 27, 2010. This year we’ll have new twists, turns, and obstacles on the course, along with the usual adult beverages and excellent prizes. Please send an e-mail or call Amy Haddow at (907) 224-6304 if you’re interested in a non-golfing press pass to cover the event…but if you really want to have fun, register a team! Space is limited and advance reservations are required. www.alaskasealife.org
Posted March 5, 2010
Alyeska Resort Employee Prepares for Mount Kilimanjaro Climb to Raise Funds for Global Alliance for Africa
Lauren Dreitzler, a sales manager for Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska will be embarking on a trip to Africa in September to help raise money for HIV/AIDS assistance programs for children in Africa. Dreitzler has been volunteering for Global Alliance for Africa since 2007. Lauren encourages others from the community to join her in the climb. “On the trip you do everything that there is to do in East Africa,” she says, “You visit a giraffe refugee in Nairobi, climb Kilimanjaro, visit the Ngorongoro Crater, go on a Serengeti Safari and relax on Zanzibar Island. We basically did and saw everything that you could think of. ” To be eligible for the trip, you must raise a minimum of $5,000, which goes to GAA to support their programs. The individual cost of the trip is $5,500, which includes flights to Kenya and Tanzania, transportation, permits, safari, lodging, food and visa. Registration ends on April 1, 2010. If you are interested in participating in the climb or donating to the cause, please contact Lauren at ldreitzler@alyeskaresort.com or 907-754-2214.
Posted on March 1, 2010
March Madness beer-tasting extravaganza
Join the Alaska Support Industry Alliance Thursday, March 25, for the 3rd annual March Madness beer tasting. This event will feature 16 gourmet beers served from four different bars, with knowledgeable staff on-hand to provide details on each selection. Track each tasting with your scorecard, and at the end of the night take home an authentic beer tasting glass and a carry-home bag full of assorted goodies. Register online or call (907) 563-2226. Cost to attend is $95. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Crush Wine Bistro & Celler Opens Bottle Shop
We will be opening the doors to our bottle shop on March 15 and at that time, releasing our first club wines. We are fortunate to have some of Alaska’s best wine professionals on our staff and we have been keeping them busy scouring the globe for new wines. We think you will appreciate the results. Our first release will be available for store pick-up on March 15. To join our club, please e-mail us with contact information and we will get right back to you, or call 865-9198 and one of the Crush staff can assist you. Thanks again for checking out Cellar Wine Club. We can’t wait for you to try our wines! www.crushak.com
Posted Feb. 16, 2010
Alaska Stock Images Augments Executive Team, Prepares for Global Development
Alaska Stock Images today announced the expansion of its core team to include newly appointed General Manager, Amanda Christiansen, who will develop, plan, lead and oversee the daily business of Alaska Stock Images. She remarked, "I am so excited to work with the great people at Alaska Stock. It is a company with a wonderful world wide reputation, fantastic employees, beautiful images, and excellent growth potential. I can't wait to see what the future holds."
Amanda has lived in Alaska for more than 18 years and her professional experience includes 9 years in management positions in Human Resources, Hospital Management, and Business Management. Her additional experience as a successful small business owner and in leading interpersonal, team building, and trust seminars gives her valuable insight into guiding Alaska Stock to the next level.
Jeff Schultz, owner of Alaska Stock Images, commented, "I am pleased that Amanda has chosen Alaska Stock as a place to use her multiple assets. I know she'll be a great addition to the great Alaska Stock team and look forward to the positive changes she'll bring to our business for our clients, our contributing photographers and for our employees." Jeff will continue to use his experience and skill set to lead Alaska Stock Images' organizational direction and vision. www.alaskastock.com
Posted Feb. 11, 2010
Spenard Roadhouse Turns One!
On Feb. 18, 2010, Spenard Roadhouse will celebrate its first birthday! Owners and staff would like to express their thanks for a great first year. Spenard Roadhouse serves lunch and dinner with a full bar, specializing in small batch bourbons. The restaurant was voted Best New Restaurant by the Anchorage Press in 2009 and prides itself of being fresh, friendly and local, in the heart of Spenard.
Posted Jan. 14, 2010
Odd Goodies from Accent Alaska
Maybe it's the cold, maybe it's the darkness, but there's no denying that winter in Alaska can make you a little crazy! Alaska is a unique state, with more than it's share of interesting individuals. Whether you're looking for crazy bathers in a hot springs at 40 below, high-jumping snowshoers or fur-hat wearing dogs, we've got the Alaskana-themed photos you're looking for. This cold winter, browse through our constantly updated Web site 24/7 from the warmth of your den at www.accentalaska.com .
Posted Jan. 11, 2010
AEDC 2010 Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon
The AEDC Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon, featuring best-selling co-author of Freakonomics & SuperFreakonomics Stephen J. Dubner, provides an opportunity for attendees to get the first look at the 2010 economic forecast. The Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon is a highly anticipated business event; nearly 1,000 of Anchorage's top business leaders attended last year. The 2010 luncheon takes place Jan. 27, 2010, at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; luncheon is from noon - 1:30 p.m. For more information and registration options, please visit www.aedcweb.com.
Posted Dec. 11, 2009
News from the Alaska Film Office
Film and television producers are beginning to receive Alaska Film Industry Tax Credits. So far, four credits worth a total of $244,000 have been issued. Why should you care? It's simple; producers need to sell their tax credits to companies that have an Alaska Corporate Income Tax liability. Typically these credits sell for 85 to 90 cents on the dollar. Would you like to save 10 percent on your tax liability? Contact the Alaska Film Office for further details.
Posted Dec. 9, 2009
Alaska Stock Images Extends Reach to South America - Hotter Regions get Cooler Images
In South American, Durga Archivo Digital de Imágenes, S.A. de C.V. in Mexico www.archivodigital.com and Imageplus Produções Fotográficas Ltda. www.imageplus.com.br in Brazil have become Alaska Stock’s recent new non-exclusive representatives for its content.
Maybe these aren't the first countries in the world you would think of where Alaska imagery has a wide appeal, but it seems there is a market and requirement for this content from both creative and editorial clients. Alaska Stock owner, Jeff Schultz noted, “Having Durga Archivo handling our image representation in Mexico is a wonderful addition to our overall global distribution plan. We look forward to a long relationship there.”
Gianfranco Coppola, Managing Director of Image Plus, Brazil says on representing this collection: “Alaska Stock has many great images and with an amazing quality. Their website is rich in content, stories, galleries, etc … Imageplus is proud to have such great content available for our customers. We do believe these images will enhance their work.” Mr. Schultz responded by commenting, “I am excited to see our images represented by ImagePlus in Brazil and feel they will have a unique market for our Alaska images.”
With the breadth of specialist material, Alaska Stock’s wildlife, landscape, seasonal and cultural images are internationally relevant and appeal to image buyers worldwide. Around 16,000 Rights Managed images have been carefully selected for their global significance and are now made available by Alaska Stock to its expanding distribution network. All images are available as single images and include a good variety of ready made features. For further information contact Alaska Stock. www.alaskastock.com
Posted Dec. 1, 2009
2010 Denali Bus and Campground Reservations Available Now!
Beginning Dec. 1 Denali bus and campground reservations for 2010 are available by phone, Internet, mail and fax.
Doyon/ARAMARK Joint Venture, the transportation concessioner for Denali National Park and Preserve, will begin accepting advance reservations for the 2010 visitor season for shuttle buses and the park's four largest campgrounds. Approximately 65% of the shuttle bus seats and 100% of the campsites in the Riley Creek, Savage River, Teklanika River and Wonder Lake campgrounds can be reserved in advance. The remaining tickets are made available for advance reservations or walk-in two days before the travel date.
Phone reservations can be made by calling (800) 622-7275, nationwide or (907) 272-727 for interrnational callers between 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Arizona time). The Web address for online reservations is www.reservedenali.com. Fax forms for advance reservations are posted on the National Park Service Web site www.nps.gov/dena. Faxes must be received no less than two days before travel. Reservation requests received before Dec. 1, 2009, will not be honored.
A maximum of eight seats may be requested with each reservation, and number of passengers and ages are required as age discounts may apply. Please include alternate dates and times when possible. When making reservations by credit card, include the cred card number and expiration date. Checks are only accepted with mail-in reservation requests.
Experience Your America - The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage!
Posted Dec. 1, 2009
Recent Updates from Terra Bella
Terra Bella has changed their hours! The cafe/bakery is now open on Wed., Thurs., Fri. from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sat. from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sun. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday hours will remain the same, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Stop by for delicious treats and gourmet coffee in a calm, relaxing environment. Terra Bella has also hired a wonderful new baker! Vanterry Joseph, Terra Bella's new full-time baker, has lived in Anchorage for eight years and was owner of "Vantastic Edibles," a custom wedding cake company. Joseph graduated from Johnson & Wells University in Charleston, NC with a degree in Pastry & Baking.
"We are fortunate to have Van on our team of bakers. He has a wide range of talents including everything from rustic breads to elegant specialty cakes and desserts," says owner Linda Vollersten.
Posted Nov. 16, 2009
New iPhone App Features Alaska Stock Images
Alaska’s premier photo agency, Alaska Stock Images has paired with Alaska HDTV, Alaska’s best network for video travel stories, to provide exclusive wallpaper photos for the first Alaska Travel iPhone app to include mobile video of Alaska destinations and Alaska travel discounts and promotions.
Alaska Stock owner, Jeff Schultz, remarked, “We are thrilled to have our Alaska images included in this new iPhone app and to provide a great selection of wallpapers for iPhone users.” The Alaska Travel iPhone App is designed to provide a visual sampling of what to see and where to go with short video episodes from regions around the state of Alaska. Attached to each of these video episodes are related wallpaper images of great Alaska scenery for users to decorate their iPhone or iPod touch and the ability to order photo prints at Alaska Stock. www.alaskastock.com
Posted Nov. 16, 2009
Love is in the Air
Terra Bella is hosting speed dating, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, from 6 - 8 p.m. Baby Boomers unite for a night of conversation, socializing and flirting. Each participant will have 5 minutes with everyone of the opposite gender.
Arrive early for beverages and pastries! All participants mus pre-register by phone by calling 222-1234. Check in is at 5:45 p.m. Have fun, meet new people and maybe even find your soul mate! For more information contact Rachel, 222-1234.
Posted Oct. 29, 2009
Jingle Bell Run/Walk and Children's Run with Elves
The new Alaska Branch of the Arthritis Foundation, Pacific Northwest Chapter, invites the public to participate in the 2nd annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk on Dec. 5, 2009. This family-fun event promotes community awareness of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases, as well as raises funds to support services to the 119,000 Alaskans living with arthritis. In addition to the 5K run/walk and the 1K Children's Run with the Elves, the foundation will provide arthritis information and will feature health and vendor booths, a holiday costume contest, music and, of course, Jingle Bells for your shoes! Registration is easy! To register as an individual or a team for the Anchorage Jingle Bel Run/Walk, go to www.AnchorageJingleBellRun.kintera.org
Posted Oct. 15, 2009
Apokrisis is Offering New Internet Services
Apokrisis is excited to be offering Web site design and development services in addition to their already successful Internet marketing services. Apokrisis and team can now serve all your Internet business needs, whether you need a new or updated Web site, higher search rankings, online advertising and more! Check out our Web design page and our Web development page to learn more. www.Apokrisis.com
Posted Oct. 6, 2009
Historic Anchorage Hotel Mystery Event
Looking for a little mystery this Halloween? Join the Historic Anchorage Hotel and Outcast Productions for an evening of mystery, adventure and suspense as you try to figure out "whodunnit."
On Feb. 20, 1921, Anchorage's first Police Chief, John J. "Black Jack" Sturgus, was found shot in the back with a bullet from his own gun steps away from the Historic Anchorage Hotel. It is rumored that his ghost returns to the scene of the crime each year, haunting the location of his untimely death, seeking justice for a crime still unsolved to this day.
Celebrate Halloween with the Historic Anchorage hotel for an overnight adventure. Check in Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at 5 p.m. and check out Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at 11 a.m. Become part of the mystery as you wine and dine with the famous and infamous characters of a much younger Anchorage and see the surprises that await an observant sleuth. $239 per couple includes room for two, evening appetizers/light meal, cash bar and breakfast the following morning. Upgrade to a suite for $30 more.
For further details, please contact the Historic Anchorage Hotel at (907) 272-4553 or www.historicanchoragehotel.com
