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Anchorage: Big Wild Life

Upcoming ACVB Events

"Fur Rondy" Membership Luncheon
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 / noon - 1 p.m.
Start thinking winter marketing and packaging with Fur Rondy Board President and guest speaker Ernie Hall! Get your business involved and excited about Fur Rondy’s 75th Anniversary. RSVP online by Monday, Oct. 12 at noon.

Visitor Information Center In-Service Meeting
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 / 4 - 6 p.m.
Present your products and services to ACVB volunteers and staff for up to 10 minutes. Limited spots; please contact Susan Robb at 257-2342, srobb@anchorage.net.

Save the date
Thursday, Sept. 22, 2009
Plan now to attend the September Business Exchange at the new University Lake SpringHill Suites. Don’t miss this event, RSVP now.


Exposure & Advertising Opportunities

WEB & PRINT Options - time is running out!
There are a few remaining 2010 advertising opportunities available in print and online. Feature your business in the 2010 Official Guide to Anchorage, on www.GoAnchorage.net and www.Anchorage.net. Act quickly; the price is right and spots are selling FAST. Review the 2010 Rate Card and email your membership representative today: Cherise Liston, Kari Coleman or Susan Baker.

Host a Business Exchange - members at your door
ACVB is currently taking 2010 Business Exchange requests. Members host the event; ACVB brings the crowd and invaluable firsthand exposure! For more details or availability contact Susan Baker at 257-2322, Susan Baker.


Member Benefits

The truth about online package posting:
  • It’s free!
  • Promoted to a weekly national e-subscription list, meeting planners, highlighted on Anchorage.net and at travel shows
  • Easy to use “fill-in-the-blank” format
  • All partners help sell you - free marketing
  • Packaging works! Make it easy for customers to buy
Reach 2,000 Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) convention delegates by posting specials and packages through the member section at www.Anchorage.net. Tap into this potential through ACVB’s free benefits.


On the Road with ACVB

Travel with ACVB sales teams to share trade show booth space and interact one-on-one with consumers, travel agents, tour operators and meeting planners. Find an opportunity that is right for you! For a full list explore www.Anchorage.net

IEEE Oceanic Engineering Conference Bid Presentation - Biloxi, Miss: Oct. 27 - 29, 2009
Participation Cost: $0
Participation Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
Contact: Janine Oros Amon, 257-2315 or janine@anchorage.net
Description: Join ACVB as we bid for the September/October 2015 North American Oceans Conference. Anticipated attendance for this group is 1,500. More info: www.oceanicengineering.org

Boston Globe Ski & Snowboard Expo - Boston, Mass: Nov. 19 - 22, 2009
Participation Cost: $700
Participation Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009
Contact: Jody Overstreet, 257-2332, joverstreet@anchorage.net
More info: www.bewisports.com


Member News

Welcome new members
Please make new ACVB members feel welcome at future events and functions; they may be your next business partner! Click on each business name to view additional details. Member of the Month
Congratulations to Anchorage Brochure Distributions, Inc., selected as the October member of the month, for their exceptional Alaska event and recent participation and donations to the July luncheon.

Seymour Chatter: Member News
Be in the know. From exciting opportunities to the most recent developments, find the latest news on fellow ACVB members. Submit Member News item.