Business Briefs

Chambers set schedules

n The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce will host a joint luncheon at noon on March 7 at the Kenai Visitor Center. Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Superintendent Sean Dusek will give an update. RSVP to 283-1991.

Job Fair March 21

The Kenai Peninsula Job Fair is March 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The job fair is free and open to the public. Bring your resumé and dress for potential interviews, meet a variety of employers and training providers, explore apprenticeship, training and internship opportunities and discover Alaska’s high-growth jobs and where you may fit in. For more information or to sign up for our resumé writing or other job-seeking workshops, call 907-335-3010.

Junior Achievement seeks volunteers

Junior Achievement and Mountain View Elementary in Kenai are excited to put together a JA in a Day event for spring semester. This event will take place on March 7. 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 this event. A light breakfast, lunch, training and program materials will be provided. If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering in a classroom please email apokrivnak@ja-alaska.org.

What’s new in your business?

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.

Local business news submissions may be emailed to news@peninsulaclarion.com. Submissions must be received by the Friday prior to publication.

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