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Report to COUNCIL AUGUST 26, 2019
Seward Chamber of Commerce. CVB, Cindy Clock
New Chamber members this month:
Serenity Now B&B, Services
Turo — Car Sharing
The membership drive is in full swing with payments due by the end of the month. We
anticipate another fantastic Seward Destination Guide for 2020. Seward.com has been
updated with further improvements coming this winter
Silver Salmon Derby
The new Derby VHF radio donated by Andy Mezirow was a big hit! Anglers were
listening to channel 12 three to four times a day for Derby updates. The baby Coho that
Director Kristen Bates of Trail Lake Hatchery set up in a chilled aquarium to encourage
fish buy backs and explain the smolt rearing program was incredibly cool! Thanks,
Krisitn! This year, Dockside Dogs set up on our harbor lot which was a great addition to
the Derby. There were 2092 Silvers turned in weighing 17,186 lbs which made the
average Coho this year about 8.2 lbs. We are thrilled with these numbers because
predictions on the Silver returns have been worse than gloomy ever since 2016. For
perspective this year's catch was about 300 less fish than in 2018. Thanks to all the
Derby sponsors, volunteers & anglers for a very successful event.
The September First Friday Art Walk is on the 6th
Meet the Candidates Night is here in Council Chambers on September 11th from 5:30
— 7:30 pm. All the candidates have been invited, and David Kingsland has agreed to be
the moderator. The forum will be televised, thank you GCI. Featuring local candidates
only this year.
Next Chamber Lunch, Thursday, Sept 12th when we'll hear from Mayor Charlie Pierce
and on September 26th Jen and Aisha will make a membership benefit, marketing &
opportunity presentation.
r The Small Business Administration will be here on Sept 19th at the Community Room
in the Library Museum. As soon as I get the flyer, I'll distribute, but basically its an
informational event for the entire business community.
The US Navy will be conducting exercises in Seward next month (as you know), we
are encouraging local businesses to offer up specials to welcome the sailors. Just call or
email the Chamber and we'll add you to the list.
4r Thanks very much for your time, I'll be happy to answer any questions.