The Alaska Chamber's 2023 Fall Forum will be held in Anchorage at the Downtown Hilton Hotel. During the Forum, the Chamber will highlight business issues of statewide importance, host the Premier Business Awards Gala, and set our 2024 advocacy agenda.
Agenda At A Glance:(Subject to change)
(This draft agenda is tentative and subject to change)
Tuesday, September 26th
12:00-4:00pm - Local Chamber Executives Roundtable
2:00-4:00pm - Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 27th
All Day Fall Forum - downtown Hilton Hotel
7:30am - Welcome Desk and Registration Opens - Breakfast
8:15am - Opening Remarks
Kati Capozzi, President and CEO, Alaska Chamber
John Sims, Board Chair, Alaska Chamber
Recorded welcome address by Senator Lisa Murkowski
8:30am - An economy in flux: How do Alaska’s workforce trends compare to the rest of the country, and how do employers compete for talent?
Kevin Berry, Associate Professor of Economics, UAA ISER
Chad Moutray, Chief Economist, National Association of Manufacturers (virtual)
Andrew Kupperman, Workforce Technology Consultant, RISQ Consulting
Moderated by Sarah Erkmann Ward, President, Blueprint Alaska
Recorded address by Senator Dan Sullivan
9:30am - Life After the 80th Percentile Rule and Health Insurance Ratings 101
Gary Strannigan, Vice President Legislative Affairs, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
U.S. Chamber Update
Chris Eyler, Executive Director, Congressional and Public Affairs
The fight for free enterprise: A labor update from Washington D.C.
Glenn Spencer, Senior Vice President, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
10:30am - Break
10:45am - Southcentral Natural Gas Update
Dan Britton, General Manager, Interior Gas Utility
John Sims, President, ENSTAR Natural Gas Company
Noon - Alaska Native corporations: Leading the next chapter in industry
Aaron Schutt, President and CEO, Doyon, Limited
Josie Hickel, President, Chugach Alaska Corporation
Russell Dick, President & CEO, Huna Totem Corporation
Moderated by Kim Reitmeier, President and CEO, ANSCA Regional Association
1:30pm - AI and the future of Work
Michael Cruz, Senior Data & AI Expert, Microsoft
2:00pm - Infrastructure Update: The Big
Overview – Shareen Crosby, Infrastructure Investment Coordinator, State of Alaska
Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League
Broadband – Thomas Lochner, Director, State of Alaska Broadband Office
Transportation – Katherine Keith, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Transportation
Energy – Curtis Thayer, Executive Director, Alaska Energy Authority
3:00pm - AIDEA Update
Randy Ruaro, Executive Director, Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
Advocacy Soup to Nuts: The Importance of Engagement
Joe Balash, former Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources
Christy Resler, President and CEO, ASRC Energy Services, LLC
Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director, Alaska Miners Association
Renee Limoge Reeve, Vice President of Government & Community Relations, Cruise Line International Association
Moderated by Kara Moriarty, President and CEO, Alaska Oil and Gas Association
4:00pm - Closing Remarks
Forum concludes at 4:00pm to allow for preparation of evening awards gala.
4:00pm - Cocktail Hour Reception
6:00pm - Doors Open
6:15pm - 70th Anniversary Gala: Champagne Toast, Dinner, Silent Auction, Premier Business Award Winners Announced
Cocktail Attire
9:00pm - Gala concludes
Thursday, September 28th
8:30am - Breakfast
9am - Policy Forum
New Positions for Consideration
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Support State resource management authority in the bodies created for those purposes by the legislature
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Submitted by Nicole Kimball, Vice President, Pacific Seafood Processors Association
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Support the protection of ERISA
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Submitted by Pat Shier, Alaska Member Representative, Pacific Health Coalition
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Support for Electric System Upgrades and Generation Diversification
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Submitted by Michael Rovito, Deputy Director, Alaska Power Association
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Support Education Tax Credits (ETC)
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Submitted by Chad Hutchison, Director State Relations, University of Alaska
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Support Alaska Performance Scholarship
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Submitted by Chad Hutchison, Director State Relations, University of Alaska
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The Fall Forum will conclude at or around 11:30am on Thursday, September 28th
Immediately following the Policy Forum, there will be a short board meeting to ratify new positions and set 2024 Chamber priorities. The board meeting is expected to conclude at or around noon.
Fall Forum Sponsorship
Sponsorships for Fall Forum are now available!! Information about becoming a sponsor can be found here. Event Sponsorship provides a prime opportunity for your company to be seen by business and community leaders across Alaska.
Plan Your Trip
The Alaska 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 Anchorage, Alaska. Each Fall Forum attendee is responsible for completing their own lodging and travel details.
Airfare Information
Alaska Airlines is pleased to offer a 10% airfare discount code for travel to Anchorage to attend our Fall Forum! Airfare reservations can be made online by inputting the discount code while searching for flights.
Hotel Information
We have partnered with The Downtown Hilton Hotel to offer Fall Forum attendees a special rate on hotel rooms of $229 per night. Plan to check in on September 26th and check out on September 28th. The discounted room block has expired, however reservations can still be made online. Click here for online reservations
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Specialty Sponsors
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Date and Time
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023 Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Fees/Admission
Registration opens August 21st!!
Member Rates:
Individual $550
Local Chamber Staff: $250 (if you work for a local chamber this option is for you!)
Non-Member Rates:
Individual: $650
Policy Forum (virtual participation):
Individual $75
Contact Information
Kari Nore
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