BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161014 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:2016 Alaska Chamber Fall Forum DESCRIPTION:Our 2016 Fall Forum agenda is now posted!\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us in Kenai\, Alaska for our 2016 Fall Forum on October 11-13. Alaska's premier business symposium\, the Alaska Chamber's Fall Forum attracts 200+ attendees and includes our Conference\, Policy Forum and Top Business Awards.\n\n\n\nOur theme\, Illuminating the Path Forward\, brings together all the elements of the business community and shines a light on issues of statewide concern to Alaska business as we look to the future.\n\n\n\nOur annual Conference includes panel discussions\, keynote speakers\, breakout sessions\, networking opportunities and plenty of fun\, attendees make connections that will last a lifetime. In conjunction with Conference is the Policy Forum\, a chance for Chamber members to adopt the policy positions that shape our advocacy efforts. The highlight of the Fall Forum is the Top Business Awards reception. Nominated by their peers\, the awards acknowledge the contributions from leading individuals\, businesses and chambers of commerce and the contributions they make to our statewide economy.\n\n\n\nWe invite you to be a part of the conversation to shape the course of our state.\n\n\n\nMeeting Schedule At-A-Glance:\n\nTuesday\, October 11\n\n11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Local Chamber Executives Roundtable\n\n2:30-4:30 p.m. - Alaska Chamber Board Meeting\n\n5:30-7 p.m. - Welcome Reception\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 12\n\n8 a.m.-5 p.m. - Conference\n\n6-8 p.m. - Top Business Awards Reception\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 13\n\n8 a.m.-5 p.m. - Conference continues and Policy Forum\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 14 (Optional)\n\n9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Fishing Excursion (Additional Cost of $275) \n\n\n\nSponsorship:\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\n\n\n\nCancelation Policy:\n\nAll requests for refunds must be made in writing and received by Friday\, September 16 (refunds will be processed after the fall events). No refunds will be granted after Friday\, September 16. A refund processing fee of $25 will be deducted from your refund.\n\n\n\nLodging and Travel Information:\n\nThe Chamber has official partnerships with the following service providers to offer participants the best rates and customer service in booking their travel to and from the Kenai Peninsula.\n\n\n\nCar Rental Information\n\nTo take advantage of special rates at Avis Alaska\, visit Avis online here\; and follow these directions to receive your discount: 1) Once you have accessed the Corporate Reservations page\, type AKCHAMBER in the Corporate Rate ID box.After you have entered the specifics for your rental\, you will be granted access to your rates by clicking ?show rates.? 2) Choose the vehicle you wish reserve\, and enter all pertinent contact information on this page. Your reservation will be finalized by clicking ?submit reservation.?\n\n\n\nLodging Information\n\nAll Kenai and Soldotna hotels in our block are listed below with the distance noted from the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska. Each attendee is responsible for completing their own reservation. When booking\, indicate you are with the "Alaska Chamber."\n\n\n\nKenai Lodging\n\n\n\nAspen Extended Stay Suites\n\n10431 Kenai Spur Highway\n\nKenai\, AK 99611\n\n(907) 283-2272\n\nPrice per Night: $88-$99\n\nDistance: 0.7 Miles\n\n\n\nMain Street Hotel\n\n10800 Kenai Spur Highway\n\nKenai\, AK 99611\n\n(907) 395-0394\n\nPrice per Night: $119-$129\n\nDistance: 1 Mile\n\n\n\nQuality Inn\n\n10352 Kenai Spur Hwy\n\nKenai\, AK 99611\n\n(907) 283-6060\n\nPrice per Night: $89-$99\n\nDistance: 0.8 Miles\n\n\n\nSoldotna Lodging\n\n\n\nKenai River Lodge\n\n393 Riverside Drive\n\nSoldotna\, AK 99669\n\n(907) 262-4292\n\nPrice per Night: $89.10-$98.10\n\nDistance: 10.4 Miles\n\n\n\nSoldotna Inn\n\n35041 Kenai Spur Highway\n\nSoldotna\, AK 99669\n\n(907) 262-9169\n\nPrice per Night: $59\n\nDistance: 10.1 Miles X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: