Fairbanks Chamber

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I entered a giveaway for a chance to win "Official GT Hover GTS Hoverboard 8.5" - UL2272 ..." by GT Hover. https://t.co/4qbDV29wAK #giveaway

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Congrats @AlaskaAir on receiving the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award! https://t.co/GDoaOsKanP

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Rodell on the Permanent Fund Corporation's investments: We own a small piece of Snapchat.
Huh. #akleg

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Join us in congratulating our new President and CEO, Marisa Sharrah at the luncheon today!
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The rubber duckie race is the most anticipated Golden Days event. Click to donate a prize: https://t.co/fwK7FOlX1E

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John Lohrke with Alaska Goldpanners is the guest speaker at the Chamber luncheon today.

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Hickok: Of concern is the state reduction of tax dollars reinvested into the destination marketing of Alaska.

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Tourism is positioned to be a growth industry in Alaska’s economy and, as an industry, is more impacted by global and national economies.

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Furthermore, this 2015 total is almost 2% over the previous high in 2012 of $4.67 million in collections.

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Hickok: In 2015, hotel/motel tax collections increased to a record high with total collections of $4.76m, more than a 5% increase over 2014

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Hickok: Internet and social media have a role in every stage of travel planning and experience. Social media is the new word of mouth.

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Hickok: The Fairbanks region is a year-round visitor destination with three "seasons": summer, winter, and aurora: late summer into spring.

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Deb Hickok with Explore Fairbanks is the keynote speaker at the Chamber luncheon today.

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Hannah Foss, our amazing artist of the year: https://t.co/ApM9aZTsNC

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Dr. Greg Johnson:it's not the logo on the wall, it's the staff that makes the difference.

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Cook: going to Providence is like going home for me. "know me, care for me, ease my way."

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Cook: at Providence we will grow and extend our commitment to all of the ones we serve.

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Cook: Transferring to Providence is a monumental task, but they will be the new operator by January 1, 2017.

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Jeff Cook: we will probably have a signed agreement with Providence by the end of the month .

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Our members and guests are getting an update from the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation today