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SUMMARY:2019 Alaska Chamber Fall Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Alaska Chamber's 2019 Fall Forum will be held in Girdwood\, Alaska on October 28-30 at The Hotel Alyeska. Our largest event of the year\, the Chamber will highlight issues of statewide importance\, set its policy agenda\, and recognize outstanding individuals and business members for their accomplishments and contributions they make to our statewide economy.\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\nPlatinum Sponsors\n\n\n\nGold Sponsors\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors\n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nCopper Sponsors\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda At A Glance:\n\nDownload a printable version of the agenda here.\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, October 28 \n \n \n Time\n Agenda Item\n Room\n \n \n \n\n 10 a.m.-2 p.m.\n \n\n Local Chamber Executives Roundtable\n\n Shari Pash\, Membership and Growth Strategist\n\n \n \n\n Portage Salon and Boardroom\n \n \n \n\n 2-2:30 p.m.\n \n\n New Board Member Orientation\n\n Led by Shari Pash\, Membership and Growth Strategist\n\n \n \n\n Portage Salon and Boardroom\n \n \n \n\n 3-5 p.m.\n \n\n Alaska Chamber Board Meeting\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n\n 6-7 p.m.\n \n\n Welcome Reception Hosted by The Hotel Alyeska\n\n Meet the resort's new owner\, Ryan Pomeroy\, and The Hotel Alyeska team\n\n All conference participants are encouraged to attend this premier event!\n\n \n \n\n Kahiltna Court\n \n \n \n\n 7 p.m.\n \n\n Dinner On Your Own\n \n\n Enjoy Girdwood!\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 29\n \n \n Time\n Agenda Item\n Room\n \n \n \n\n 8 a.m.\n \n\n Welcome Desk Opens Breakfast\n\n \n \n\n Ballroom Foyer\n \n \n \n\n 8:30-8:45 a.m.\n \n\n Opening Remarks\n\n Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber\n\n Cory Baggen\, Board Chair\, Alaska Chamber\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 8:45-9:30 a.m.\n \n\n Alaska's Outlook: A Tale of Two Economists\n\n Moderated by: Andrew Jensen\, Editor\, Alaska Journal of Commerce\n\n Mouchine Guettabi\, Associate Professor of Economics\, UAA ISER\n\n Ed King\, Owner and Principal\, King Economics Group\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 9:30-10:30 a.m.\n \n\n Industry Updates Panel\n\n Moderated by: Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber\n\n Deantha Crockett\, Executive Director\, Alaska Miners Association\n\n Sarah Leonard\, President/CEO\, Alaska Travel Industry Association\n\n Nicole Kimball\, Vice President\, Pacific Seafood Processors Association \n\n Kara Moriarty\, President/CEO\, Alaska Oil and Gas Association\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n 10:30 a.m.\n \n\n Break\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n 10:45-11:00 a.m.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n University of Alaska Update\n\n Jim Johnsen\, President\, University of Alaska\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n\n \n\n \n \n \n 11:00-11:30 a.m.\n U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Update\n\n Chris Eyler\, Executive Director\, U.S. Chamber\n\n Ron Eidshaug\, Vice President of Congressional and Public Affairs\, U.S. Chamber\n\n \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 11:30 a.m.-Noon\n \n\n Break\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n Noon-1 p.m.\n \n\n Keynote Luncheon - Connecting Civic and Employee Engagement\n\n Hannah Ubl\, Co-Founder\, Good Company Consulting\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 1:30-2:30 p.m.\n \n\n Alaska's Expanding Opportunities\n\n Moderated by: Casey Sullivan\, Government and Public Affairs Manager\, Marathon Petroleum Corporation\n\n Jim Szczesniak\, Airport Manager\, Anchorage International Airport\n\n Matt Elmer\, Senior Vice President Production Operations\, Oil Search Ralph Samuels\, VP\, Government & Community Relations\, Holland America Princess\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 2:30-3 p.m.\n \n\n Taxation on Business: What are The Impacts?\n\n Jared Walczak\, Director of State Tax Policy\, Tax Foundation\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 3-3:30 p.m.\n \n\n Break\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 3:30-4:00 p.m.\n\n \n\n \n \n\n BP Exit Update \n\n Damian Bilbao\, VP Commercial Ventures\, BP Alaska\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n 4:00-4:30 p.m.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n Seeing 2020: A Legislative Outlook\n\n Moderated by: Sarah Erkmann Ward\, Owner\, Blueprint Alaska\n\n Senate President Cathy Giessel\n\n Speaker of the House Representative Bryce Edgmon\n\n Ben Stevens\, Chief of Staff\, Office of Governor Dunleavy \n\n \n\n \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C\n \n \n \n\n 6 p.m.\n \n\n Cocktail Hour\n\n \n \n\n Kahiltna Court\n \n \n \n\n 7 p.m.\n \n\n Top Business Awards Gala and Live Auction\n\n \n \n\n Kahiltna Court\n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30\n \n \n Time\n Agenda Item\n Room\n \n \n \n\n 9 a.m.\n \n\n Welcome Desk Opens Breakfast\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n\n 9:15-9:30 a.m.\n \n\n Opening Remarks\n\n Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber\n\n Allen Hippler\, Incoming Chairman\, Alaska Chamber\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n\n 9:30-10 a.m.\n \n\n Pare Down Spending\, Protect Taxpayers\, Promote Growth\n\n Joe Nichols\, Director of External Relations\, The Buckeye Institute\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n 10-11:30 a.m.\n \n\n Policy Forum: Members vote on 2020 policy positions\n\n Led by: Mike Satre\, Legislative Affairs Committee Chair\, Alaska Chamber\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n\n 11:30 a.m.-Noon\n \n\n Break\n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n\n Noon-1 p.m.\n \n\n Lunch \n\n *Policy Forum discussion and voting cont. as time requires\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom B and C\n \n \n \n\n 1:30-2:30 p.m.\n \n\n Alaska Chamber Board Ratification Meeting\n\n Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber\n\n Allen Hippler\, Board Chair\, Alaska Chamber\n\n \n \n\n Columbia Ballroom A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nCancelation Policy:\n\nAll requests for refunds must be made in writing and will be processed after the event. A refund processing fee of $25 will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be granted after Friday\, September 27. \n\n\n\nPlan Your Trip\n\nThe 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 Girdwood\, Alaska. Each participant is responsible for completing their own lodging and travel.\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\nThe Hotel Alyeska is offering Alaska Chamber 2019 Fall Forum attendees a special rate of $103 for deluxe rooms now through Friday\, September 27. The special group rate is NET non-commissionable and does not include lodging tax\, currently at 12%. There is a fee of $25 per room for triple occupancy and $50 per room for quad occupancy. In addition to the special group rate and tax\, in order to provide guests with a higher level of service\, a $10 per day resort service fee will be charged to each guest folio. To make an individual reservation\, call (907) 754-2111 or 1 (800) 880-3880 and indicate you are with the "Alaska Chamber Fall Forum." Or you may complete your reservation online here.\n\n\n\nAirfare Information\n\nAlaska Airlines is offering Alaska Chamber 2019 Fall Forum attendees a 7% discount off all published fares (except companion and other promotional fares). To take advantage of your discount\, go to alaskaair.com click on "Use discount or companion fare code\," enter your origin/destination city and dates\, enter Discount Code ECMC675 and click on "Find Flights." All eligible flights will display for you to choose from. Valid travel dates are October 25-November 1.\n\n\n\nGround Transportation\n\n\n\nAnchorage to Girdwood - Guests of The Hotel Alyeska receive a special rate with Four Seasons Transportation Group. Vans and sedans are available 24 hours a day seven days a week. Rates start at $90 one-way. Reservations must be made in advance. Please email the Concierge team at guestservices@alyeskaresort.com for more information and to make reservations.\n\n\n\nGetting around Girdwood - Glacier Valley Transit (GTV) provides free public transportation in and around the Resort and the town of Girdwood. The GVT bus schedule is available at The Hotel Alyeska Front Desk and Concierge\, and all Alyeska Ticket Office locations.\n\n\n\nParking Information\n\nParking is free at The Hotel Alyeska.
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The Alaska Chamber'\;s 2019 Fall Forum will be held in Girdwood\, Alaska on October 28-30 at The Hotel Alyeska. Our largest event of the year\, the Chamber will highlight issues of statewide importance\, set its policy agenda\, and recognize outstanding individuals and business members for their accomplishments and contributions they make to our statewide economy.
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\nAgenda At A Glance:
\nDownload a printable version of the agenda here.
\n \;\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monday\, October 28 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; | \n \n \n Time | \n Agenda Item | \n Room | \n \n \n  \; \n 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | \n  \; \n Local Chamber Executives Roundtable \n Shari Pash\, Membership and Growth Strategist \n  \; | \n  \; \n Portage Salon and Boardroom | \n \n \n  \; \n 2-2:30 p.m. | \n  \; \n New Board Member Orientation \n Led by Shari Pash\, Membership and Growth Strategist \n  \; | \n  \; \n Portage Salon and Boardroom | \n \n \n  \; \n 3-5 p.m. | \n  \; \n Alaska Chamber Board Meeting \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 6-7 p.m. | \n  \; \n Welcome Reception Hosted by The Hotel Alyeska \n Meet the resort'\;s new owner\, Ryan Pomeroy\, and The Hotel Alyeska team \n All conference participants are encouraged to attend this premier event! \n  \; | \n  \; \n Kahiltna Court | \n \n \n  \; \n 7 p.m. | \n  \; \n Dinner On Your Own | \n  \; \n Enjoy Girdwood! | \n \n \n \n  \;\n\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, October 29 | \n \n \n Time | \n Agenda Item | \n Room | \n \n \n  \; \n 8 a.m. | \n  \; \n Welcome Desk Opens \; Breakfast \n  \; | \n  \; \n Ballroom Foyer | \n \n \n  \; \n 8:30-8:45 a.m. | \n  \; \n Opening Remarks \n Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber \n Cory Baggen\, Board Chair\, Alaska Chamber \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 8:45-9:30 a.m. | \n  \; \n Alaska'\;s Outlook: A Tale of Two Economists \n Moderated by: Andrew Jensen\, Editor\, Alaska Journal of Commerce \n Mouchine Guettabi\, Associate Professor of Economics\, UAA ISER \n Ed King\, Owner and Principal\, King Economics Group \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 9:30-10:30 a.m. | \n  \; \n Industry Updates Panel \n Moderated by: Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber \n Deantha Crockett\, Executive Director\, Alaska Miners Association \n Sarah Leonard\, President/CEO\, Alaska Travel Industry Association \n Nicole Kimball\, Vice President\, Pacific Seafood Processors Association \n Kara Moriarty\, President/CEO\, Alaska Oil and Gas Association \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n \n  \;\n\n \n \n \n  \; \n 10:30 a.m. | \n  \; \n Break \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; | \n  \; | \n  \; | \n \n \n  \; \n 10:45-11:00 a.m. \n  \; \n  \; | \n  \; \n University of Alaska Update \n Jim Johnsen\, President\, University of Alaska \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C \n  \; \n  \; | \n \n \n 11:00-11:30 a.m. | \n U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Update \n Chris Eyler\, Executive Director\, U.S. Chamber \n Ron Eidshaug\, Vice President of Congressional and Public Affairs\, U.S. Chamber \n  \; | \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 11:30 a.m.-Noon | \n  \; \n Break \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n Noon-1 p.m. | \n  \; \n Keynote Luncheon - Connecting Civic and Employee Engagement \n Hannah Ubl\, Co-Founder\, Good Company Consulting \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 1:30-2:30 p.m. | \n  \; \n Alaska'\;s Expanding Opportunities \n Moderated by: Casey Sullivan\, Government and Public Affairs Manager\, Marathon Petroleum Corporation \n Jim Szczesniak\, Airport Manager\, Anchorage International Airport \n Matt Elmer\, Senior Vice President Production Operations\, Oil Search Ralph Samuels\, VP\, Government &\; Community Relations\, Holland America Princess \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 2:30-3 p.m. | \n  \; \n Taxation on Business: What are The Impacts? \n Jared Walczak\, Director of State Tax Policy\, Tax Foundation \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 3-3:30 p.m. | \n  \; \n Break \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 3:30-4:00 p.m. \n  \; \n  \; | \n  \; \n BP Exit Update \n Damian Bilbao\, VP Commercial Ventures\, BP Alaska \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C \n  \; \n  \; | \n \n \n  \; \n 4:00-4:30 p.m. \n  \; \n  \; \n  \; | \n Seeing 2020: A Legislative Outlook \n Moderated by: Sarah Erkmann Ward\, Owner\, Blueprint Alaska \n Senate President Cathy Giessel \n Speaker of the House Representative Bryce Edgmon \n Ben Stevens\, Chief of Staff\, Office of Governor Dunleavy \; \n \n  \; | \n Columbia Ballroom A\, B\, and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 6 p.m. | \n  \; \n Cocktail Hour \n  \; | \n  \; \n Kahiltna Court | \n \n \n  \; \n 7 p.m. | \n  \; \n Top Business Awards Gala and Live Auction \n  \; | \n  \; \n Kahiltna Court | \n \n \n Wednesday\, October 30 | \n \n \n Time | \n Agenda Item | \n Room | \n \n \n  \; \n 9 a.m. | \n  \; \n Welcome Desk Opens Breakfast \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 9:15-9:30 a.m. | \n  \; \n Opening Remarks \n Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber \n Allen Hippler\, Incoming Chairman\, Alaska Chamber \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 9:30-10 a.m. | \n  \; \n Pare Down Spending\, Protect Taxpayers\, Promote Growth \n Joe Nichols\, Director of External Relations\, The Buckeye Institute \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n \n  \;\n\n \n \n \n  \; \n 10-11:30 a.m. | \n  \; \n Policy Forum: Members vote on 2020 policy positions \n Led by: Mike Satre\, Legislative Affairs Committee Chair\, Alaska Chamber \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 11:30 a.m.-Noon | \n  \; \n Break | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n  \; \n Noon-1 p.m. | \n  \; \n Lunch \n *Policy Forum discussion and voting cont. as time requires \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom B and C | \n \n \n  \; \n 1:30-2:30 p.m. | \n  \; \n Alaska Chamber Board Ratification Meeting \n Kati Capozzi\, President and CEO\, Alaska Chamber \n Allen Hippler\, Board Chair\, Alaska Chamber \n  \; | \n  \; \n Columbia Ballroom A | \n \n \n \n | \n
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\nCancelation Policy:
\nAll requests for refunds must be made in writing and will be processed after the event. \;A refund processing fee of $25 will be deducted from your refund. No refunds will be granted after Friday\, September 27.
\n
\nPlan Your Trip
\nThe 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 Girdwood\, Alaska. Each participant is responsible for completing their own lodging and travel.
\n
\nHotel Information
\nThe Hotel Alyeska is offering Alaska Chamber 2019 Fall Forum attendees a special rate of $103 for deluxe rooms now through Friday\, September 27. The special group rate is NET non-commissionable and does not include lodging tax\, currently at 12%. There is a fee of $25 per room for triple occupancy and $50 per room for quad occupancy. In addition to the special group rate and tax\, in order to provide guests with a higher level of service\, a $10 per day resort service fee will be charged to each guest folio. To make an individual reservation\, call (907) 754-2111 or 1 (800) 880-3880 and indicate you are with the "\;Alaska Chamber Fall Forum."\; Or you may complete your reservation online here.
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\nAirfare Information
\nAlaska Airlines is offering Alaska Chamber 2019 Fall Forum attendees a 7% discount off all published fares (except companion and other promotional fares). To take advantage of your discount\, go to alaskaair.com click on "\;Use discount or companion fare code\,"\; enter your origin/destination city and dates\, enter Discount Code ECMC675 and click on "\;Find Flights."\; All eligible flights will display for you to choose from. Valid travel dates are October 25-November 1.
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\nGround Transportation
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\nAnchorage to Girdwood - Guests of The Hotel Alyeska receive a special rate with Four Seasons Transportation Group. Vans and sedans are available 24 hours a day seven days a week. Rates start at $90 one-way. Reservations must be made in advance. Please email the Concierge team at guestservices@alyeskaresort.com for more information and to make reservations.
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\nGetting around Girdwood - Glacier Valley Transit (GTV) provides free public transportation in and around the Resort and the town of Girdwood. The GVT bus schedule is available at The Hotel Alyeska Front Desk and Concierge\, and all Alyeska Ticket Office locations.
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\nParking Information
\nParking is free at The Hotel Alyeska.\n\n \;
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LOCATION:The Hotel Alyeska 1000 Arlberg Avenue Girdwood\, AK 99587 (907) 754-2111
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