News Update, Aug. 12, 2008

Recruit Members – Get Rewards!

ACVB is launching a "Member Get A Member" Campaign that will run until Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. ACVB members will receive great prizes when their ‘potential member lead’ turns into an active member! Interested sponsors can exchange products and services for great exposure opportunities to ACVB's growing membership!

Interested sponsors should contact Susan Baker (257-2322 / sbaker@anchorage.net) by 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 2008.

Shoulder Season Equals Business!

The cruise season may wrap up mid-September but fall is busy with meeting and convention visitors. Expand the length of your season by catering to eager groups looking for pre and post adventures. Post a discount or package on Anchorage.net and provide group discounts! A sampling of fall groups follows:

2008 Fall Conventions

• American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics/ International - 700 ppl - Sept. 14 - 18, 2008
• ProMAC Conference 2008/ International - 300 ppl - Sept. 15 - 18, 2008
• Western Museums Association/ National - 500 ppl - Sept. 17 - 21, 2008


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Wild Salmon on Parade - Go Fish!

Cast a line for your favorite salmon at the Wild Salmon on Parade's Annual Dinner Auction, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Sculptures go on the block to the highest bidder and a silent auction offers swimmingly cool deals. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Benefits Camp Fire USA Alaska Council, the Anchorage Concert Association and the Alaska Conservation Foundation. buy tickets online >>