AKtive Soles Happy Run

Join AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for Happy Run EVERY MONDAY, rain or shine! The course alternates every other week and both routes start at AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and end at the Palmer Ale House, To see the routes, visit ......More

Join AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for Happy Run EVERY MONDAY, rain or shine! The course alternates every other week and both routes start at AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and end at the Palmer Ale House, To see the routes, visit here Free raffle at the end of every run including pizza giveaway provided by Palmer Ale House. For an extra raffle ticket dress up in the theme of the week. Look up the theme by simply signing up for our newsletter or on Facebook. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend and make your Monday a happy and healthy start to your week!

AKtive Soles Performance Footwear 642 S. Alaska St. Ste. 100 Palmer, AK 99645

MyHouse "Morning Meeting with the Mayor"

Join the City of Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford for Morning Meeting with the Mayor at My House! This happens every Tuesday at the Gathering Grounds at My House. Join the City of Wasilla Mayor, staff from My House and members of the community for good coffee, great con......More

Join the City of Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford for Morning Meeting with the Mayor at My House! This happens every Tuesday at the Gathering Grounds at My House. Join the City of Wasilla Mayor, staff from My House and members of the community for good coffee, great conversation and amazing people. You never know who will drop by...let your community circle know that this is a great opportunity to have a chat with our Mayor, Glenda Ledford. A little bit about My House: "We are a unique non-profit that operates several for-profit ventures that offer employment and training you youth age 16-24, with preference given to homeless youth, and the goal of offering financial support back to the organization to support operating costs and services. Our philosophy is to offer a hand up, not a hand out. Youth coming for services are expected to work toward goals and make progress, accept help to remove barriers, and identify challenges personally that keep them from being successful." A little bit about Gathering Grounds Cafe: "Gathering Grounds Cafe trains and employ homeless youth, offering job skills and experience at being barista’s, making proper tea, making soup and panini sandwiches, customer service and teamwork .  Profits from the Cafe support client services, and help provide sustainability to our organization."    

Gathering Grounds Cafe 300 N. Willow St. Wasilla, AK 99654

Financial Reality Fair - Valley Pathway

A Get REAL Financial Reality Fair provides students with an opportunity to:   ·         Explore career paths and consider a job they may desire in the future. ·         Work with an income and learn how to budget for things like a home, car, utilities, insuran......More

A Get REAL Financial Reality Fair provides students with an opportunity to:   ·         Explore career paths and consider a job they may desire in the future. ·         Work with an income and learn how to budget for things like a home, car, utilities, insurance, food, clothing, entertainment, and more. ·         Interact with local businesspeople who lend a touch of reality as they sell to students. ·         Meet with a financial advisor who will bring the focus back to savings and thrift practices, review their budgets and provide financial advice for their future.

Valley Pathway 1150 France Rd. Palmer AK 99645

Childcare, Policy, and the Workforce: What Businesses Need to Know and Do

This is a free luncheon put on by the Palmer and Wasilla Chambers of Commerce with support from the Mat-Su Health Foundation. This is a business-focused event designed to help employers understand how childcare shortages impact workforce participation, r......More

This is a free luncheon put on by the Palmer and Wasilla Chambers of Commerce with support from the Mat-Su Health Foundation. This is a business-focused event designed to help employers understand how childcare shortages impact workforce participation, retention, and productivity. Participants will learn about current childcare policy trends, the economic impacts of childcare gaps, and practical strategies businesses can implement to strengthen their workforce. Featuring policymakers, workforce experts, and industry leaders, this event equips businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the evolving childcare landscape and support both employees and economic growth. You must pre-register for this important discussion. Click here to register through eventbrite. 

Evangelo's Restaurant 2530 E Parks Hwy Wasilla, AK

GWCC Governance Committee

Meeting of the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Governance Committee.

Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce 1155 E. Depot Rd. Wasilla AK 99654

Financial Reality Fair - Redington High School

A Get REAL Financial Reality Fair provides students with an opportunity to:   ·         Explore career paths and consider a job they may desire in the future. ·         Work with an income and learn how to budget for things like a home, car, utilities, insuran......More

A Get REAL Financial Reality Fair provides students with an opportunity to:   ·         Explore career paths and consider a job they may desire in the future. ·         Work with an income and learn how to budget for things like a home, car, utilities, insurance, food, clothing, entertainment, and more. ·         Interact with local businesspeople who lend a touch of reality as they sell to students. ·         Meet with a financial advisor who will bring the focus back to savings and thrift practices, review their budgets and provide financial advice for their future.

Redington High School 10015 Redington Rd Wasilla AK 99687

Coffee Canines and Camaraderie

Calling all Veterans! Come enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship as well as an opportunity to meet some of our pack (dogs in training). Feel free to bring all your questions about service dogs, or just come hang out and enjoy conversation and pupper loves.

Band of Brothers AK 2050 N Merciful Cir, Wasilla, AK 99654

Open Mic Night at Black Birch Books

Join Black Birch Books for Open Mic Night on the last Friday of each month. All are welcome! All performers are welcome!

Black Birch Books 2091 E. Bogard Rd. Suite 104 Wasilla, AK 99654

Coffee with a Veteran at Black Birch Books

Join Black Birch Books at 10am every Saturday morning for coffee with a veteran! All are welcome. The coffee is FREE and the veterans are bitter.  We're never quiet and full of stories. The event ends when we feel like it. *Black Birch Books is owned by a female di......More

Join Black Birch Books at 10am every Saturday morning for coffee with a veteran! All are welcome. The coffee is FREE and the veterans are bitter.  We're never quiet and full of stories. The event ends when we feel like it. *Black Birch Books is owned by a female disabled veteran. We exclusive hire homeless youth from this community and we're the only bookbinder in the state. All people are welcome in our space.* All events are scheduled by request. Please let us know if you'd like us to host something!

Black Birch Books 2901 E. Bogard Rd #104 Wasilla, AK 99654

Young Entrepreneur Expo

Come support the next generation of local business leaders at the Youth 360 Young Entrepreneur Expo! More than 60 youth vendors will be showcasing and selling products they have created through their own small businesses. Shoppers will find a wide variety of unique ......More

Come support the next generation of local business leaders at the Youth 360 Young Entrepreneur Expo! More than 60 youth vendors will be showcasing and selling products they have created through their own small businesses. Shoppers will find a wide variety of unique items including baked goods, crochet and other fiber arts, plants, soaps, jewelry, pet treats, candles, toys, coffee, honey, woodworking items, and much more. This fun community event is a great opportunity to encourage young entrepreneurs while discovering one-of-a-kind products. Bring your friends and family and help support these motivated youth as they learn real-world business skills and share their creativity with the community.

Everett's Restaurant Mat-Su Resort 1850 E Bogard Rd Wasilla, AK 99654

AKtive Soles Happy Run

Join AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for Happy Run EVERY MONDAY, rain or shine! The course alternates every other week and both routes start at AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and end at the Palmer Ale House, To see the routes, visit ......More

Join AKtive Soles Performance Footwear for Happy Run EVERY MONDAY, rain or shine! The course alternates every other week and both routes start at AKtive Soles Performance Footwear and end at the Palmer Ale House, To see the routes, visit here Free raffle at the end of every run including pizza giveaway provided by Palmer Ale House. For an extra raffle ticket dress up in the theme of the week. Look up the theme by simply signing up for our newsletter or on Facebook. All ages and abilities are welcome. Bring a friend and make your Monday a happy and healthy start to your week!

AKtive Soles Performance Footwear 642 S. Alaska St. Ste. 100 Palmer, AK 99645

MyHouse "Morning Meeting with the Mayor"

Join the City of Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford for Morning Meeting with the Mayor at My House! This happens every Tuesday at the Gathering Grounds at My House. Join the City of Wasilla Mayor, staff from My House and members of the community for good coffee, great con......More

Join the City of Wasilla Mayor Glenda Ledford for Morning Meeting with the Mayor at My House! This happens every Tuesday at the Gathering Grounds at My House. Join the City of Wasilla Mayor, staff from My House and members of the community for good coffee, great conversation and amazing people. You never know who will drop by...let your community circle know that this is a great opportunity to have a chat with our Mayor, Glenda Ledford. A little bit about My House: "We are a unique non-profit that operates several for-profit ventures that offer employment and training you youth age 16-24, with preference given to homeless youth, and the goal of offering financial support back to the organization to support operating costs and services. Our philosophy is to offer a hand up, not a hand out. Youth coming for services are expected to work toward goals and make progress, accept help to remove barriers, and identify challenges personally that keep them from being successful." A little bit about Gathering Grounds Cafe: "Gathering Grounds Cafe trains and employ homeless youth, offering job skills and experience at being barista’s, making proper tea, making soup and panini sandwiches, customer service and teamwork .  Profits from the Cafe support client services, and help provide sustainability to our organization."    

Gathering Grounds Cafe 300 N. Willow St. Wasilla, AK 99654

Mat-Su Spring Economic Summit

SOLD OUT - email [email protected] if you would like to be put on our waiting list. The City of Wasilla, Matanuska Susitna Borough, and Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Mat-Su Regional Spring Economic Summit, a pivotal event set to char......More

SOLD OUT - email [email protected] if you would like to be put on our waiting list. The City of Wasilla, Matanuska Susitna Borough, and Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce invite you to the Mat-Su Regional Spring Economic Summit, a pivotal event set to chart the course of our region's economic future.  April 1: Economic Conference Agenda:  8:15 AM - Check-in opens 9:00 AM - Opening Remarks Keynote: Mat-Su Health Foundation CEO Esther Pitts Business Pulse of Wasilla - Interactive segment Fireside Chat: Food Security in the Mat-Su 11:50 PM - Lunch Break and Networking 12:15 PM - Lunch Break DC Updates with Congressman Nick Begich 1:00 PM - Welcome back from lunch  Keynote: Department of Labor Economist Sam Tappen with metrics on the Mat-Su  Project Updates Business Pop-up Discussion:  Do you have problem areas in your business? Bring those topics and ask attendees about solutions CEO Taylor Rudd with Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Contango ORE, LLC Fireside Chat: Drones usage for Mat-Su Businesses Business Spotlights 4:45 PM - Closing Remarks and going over information for the Tour Day(April 2nd) Other features you don't want to miss at our Conference Day:  12 - 4 PM: Update your Headshot at our Headshot Booth! Alaska Photo Emporium will be set up to update your headshot, who doesn't need a variety of headshots?  9 AM - 5 PM: Missed (Business) Connections- visit our giant notepad where you can write down a solution your looking for to see if other attendees may have leads on where to find it or recommendations on who to use.  Day 2: Economic Tours (April 2nd) On the second day, experience firsthand the dynamism of our local economy through guided tours.  Tour Day Agenda: 8:30 AM - Check-in opens, grab your portable breakfast inside the Wasilla Chamber offices 9:00 AM - Load the tour bus and head out Tour of with MyHouse and Watterson Construction of the Carson-Cottle Community Center Mat-Su Regional Medical Center Lunch at MSRMC Alaska Plant Materials Center Mark Your Calendars This summit is not just an event; it's a chance to contribute to the economic vitality of the Mat-Su region. Whether you're looking to expand your network, discover new opportunities, or share your insights, the Mat-Su Spring Economic Summit promises to be an invaluable experience.  Registration Closes at noon on Monday, March 23. We look forward to welcoming you to an event that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.  For inquiries, contact the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce at (907) 376-1299 or [email protected].   

April 1st Economic Conference will be held at Evangelo's Restaurant in Wasilla, in the downstairs conference center. Please use the lower rear parking lot and entrance. April 2nd Economic Tour: Participants will meet at the Wasilla Chamber Office (11