Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules

n The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will hold a joint luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The speaker will be Mike Dunn, Liberty Project Manager. RSVP to 262-9814.

n The Kenai Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Nov. 1 at the Kenai Visitors Center. Audre Gifford, Project Coordinator for the Kenaitze Indian Tribe, will give a presentation on “Preventing Suicide through a Connected Community. RSVP to 283-1991.

Junior Achievement volunteers needed

Junior Achievement and Nikiski North Star Elementary in Nikiski are excited to put together a JA in a Day event on Nov. 17. Junior Achievement programs align with state standards and teach students the value of workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. Hands-on, age appropriate curriculum equips students with the knowledge needed to be successful in today’s ever changing global economy. Volunteers are needed for the event. The time commitment varies based on grade level, and will depend on the pacing of each volunteer.

For more information or to volunteer, email Amarin Pokrivnak at apokrivnak@ja-alaska.org.

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Have you opened a new business, moved to a new location, hired a new person or promoted an employee? Send us your information at news@peninsulaclarion.com, fax it to 907-283-3299, or drop it by the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay in Kenai.

Questions? Call 907-335-1251.

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