GWCC Spring Raffle

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! Join the Excitement: Win Big with the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Spring Raffle! Spring is in full swing, and with it comes the promise of new beginnings ......More

GET YOUR TICKET TODAY! Join the Excitement: Win Big with the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Spring Raffle! Spring is in full swing, and with it comes the promise of new beginnings and exciting opportunities. If you’re looking to add a touch of thrill to your season, the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce has an incredible offer for you. Prepare for the chance to win fabulous prizes and support your local community by purchasing your Spring Raffle tickets today! Here’s what you need to know: The Spring Raffle is a limited-time event organized by the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce. With a grand total of 23 enticing prizes up for grabs, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. From 2 round trip Alaska Railroad tickets to a new windshield and gift cards galore, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste and preferences. One of the most exciting aspects of this raffle is the exclusivity. Only 300 tickets will be sold, which means your odds of winning are truly remarkable. With such a limited number of tickets available, the competition will be fierce, but the rewards will be well worth it. By purchasing your $10 ticket, you’re not only increasing your chances of winning; you’re also supporting the local community and the initiatives undertaken by the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce. Mark your calendars because the drawing will be held on May 19th. That’s right—it’s just around the corner! As the anticipation builds, there’s no better time to secure your ticket and let the excitement grow. Whether you’re a long-time supporter of the Chamber or a newcomer looking to make a positive impact, participating in the Spring Raffle is an excellent way to get involved and contribute to the growth and success of Wasilla. But wait, there’s more! Let’s take a closer look at the incredible prizes that await the lucky winners.   Drawing 1 - Mayor Glenda Ledford - $100 Gift Card to Iron Beauty Drawing 2 - Spunky Monkey - Coffee for a Year @ Spunky Monkey Drawing 3 - Alaska Railroad - Round Trip Tickets for 2, Anchorage to Denali aboard the Denali Star Drawing 4 - Rustique Designs Home Collective - $100 Rustique Designs Gift Card + Laser Engraved Cutting Board Drawing 5 - Set Free Alaska - $50 Visa Gift Card + Goodie Bag of Set Free Swag Items Drawing 6 - Alaska Sleep Clinic - Home Sleep Study OR CPAP Travel Battery Drawing 7 - Screaming Eagle Archery - 1 Hour Range Time & Equipment Rental for 4 Drawing 8 - Goodwill Alaska - $100 Gift Card for Goodwill Alaska stores Drawing 9 - UMV - Car Care Pack (includes 3 compartment organizer w/ built in cooler & detail kit) Drawing 10 - Mat-Su Miners - Miners Basket; includes 2 season passes Drawing 11 - Mahay's Jet Boat Adventures - Trip for 2, Devils Canyon Tour Drawing 12 - Skeetawk - Family Day Pass & Equipment Rental Certificate & Skeetawk Swag Drawing 13 - Smashburger - $100 Gift Certificate Drawing 14 - Stewart Title - $100 Jacobsons Greenhouse Gift Card Drawing 15 - American Cancer Society - 2 VIP Tickets to Cocktails for a Cause Drawing 16 - Jersey Mikes Subs - 2 free catering box coupons, each coupon feeds 10-12 people Drawing 17 - Hatch Peak Motorworks - $100 off Repair/Maintenance Gift Cert + Free Oil Change Certificate Drawing 18 - Fantastic Sams - One Full Head Highlights or similar hair coloring service (up to $150) Drawing 19 - Glass Dr of the Mat-Su - One Free Windshield Drawing 20 - CRW Engineering - $150 Evangelo's Gift Card Drawing 21 - Mat-Su Health Foundation - Goodie Bag + $1000 Grant to a Mat-Su Non-Profit of Winners Choice Drawing 22 - Mat-Su Health Foundation - Goodie Bag + $1000 Grant to a Mat-Su Non-Profit of Winners Choice Drawing 23 - Global Credit Union - Mug with $100 Gift Card in it Drawing 24 - Alaska Airlines - Two Roundtrip Airline Vouchers (valued up to $1750 each; valid for in-state Alaska travel, as well as travel to the Lower 48, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Hawaii on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.) Drawing 25 - Alaska Railroad - Round Trip Tickets for 2, Anchorage to Denali aboard the Denali Star   By participating in the Spring Raffle, you’re not only taking a shot at winning incredible prizes but also supporting the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce in its mission to foster economic growth, promote local businesses, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Your contribution will directly impact the community, helping to create opportunities, jobs, and a vibrant atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. So, don’t miss out on this chance to win big and make a difference in your community. Purchase your Spring Raffle ticket from the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce today. Remember, only 300 tickets will be sold, so act fast and secure your place in this thrilling event. May 19th will be here before you know it, and you’ll want to be part of the excitement as the winners are announced. Embrace the spirit of the season and support your local community with the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Spring Raffle. Good luck! 23 Prizes means 23 chances to win! Only 500 tickets will be sold! GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!  

Purchase tickets at the provided link or come into the GWCC office 1155 E Depot Rd. Wasilla, AK 99654

United Way of Mat-Su Week of Caring

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

Mat-Su College Out of the Darkness Campus Walk

 2026 Mat-Su College Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is on May 16! Join Mat-Su College and the AFSP as we come together to raise awareness, support mental health, and help save lives in our community. With Alaska facing one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, y......More

 2026 Mat-Su College Out of the Darkness Campus Walk is on May 16! Join Mat-Su College and the AFSP as we come together to raise awareness, support mental health, and help save lives in our community. With Alaska facing one of the highest suicide rates in the nation, your participation matters. Walk with friends, support life-saving research, or donate to make a difference. Check-in begins at 10:00 AM, and the walk starts at 11:00 AM at Mat-Su College in Palmer. Learn more or get involved at afsp.org/matsu.

8295 E. College Drive Palmer, AK 99645

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

GWCC 30th Annual Military Appreciation Lunch

Join us at the 30th Annual Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Lunch, presented by Nuvision Credit Union, on May 19th at ChopHouse at Lake Lucille. This anniversary will be celebrated in Camo and Pearls! Come support our Military - Past, Present......More

Join us at the 30th Annual Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Military Appreciation Lunch, presented by Nuvision Credit Union, on May 19th at ChopHouse at Lake Lucille. This anniversary will be celebrated in Camo and Pearls! Come support our Military - Past, Present, and Future - with the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce. Held at the beautiful ChopHouse at Lake Lucille with its spectacular views, we couldn't ask for a better setting for this event.  30th Annual Military Appreciation Agenda 11:15 AM Check-in Begins 12:00 PM - Welcome Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance by Troop 395 National Anthem by Joseph Gugel with RMG Real Estate Presented by Nuvision: A Commitment to Those Who Serve First Keynote Speaker: Brigadier General (Retired) Mike Bridges  Red, White, & True: A 250-Year Military Quiz, sponsored by Agent Joy Fearn-Condon with New York Life. You could win prizes! Second Keynote Speaker: Colonel Stephen Polacek Military Hats Game Door Prizes, Split the Pot and Spring Raffle Prize Drawings.  ​1:45 PM Closing Remarks 2:00 PM -Event ends New this year: reserve your business' spot to create and donate a patriotic centerpiece for our 30th Annual Military Appreciation Lunch. Your centerpiece can proudly display your logo as part of our celebration. Email [email protected] for centerpiece requirements.  We can't wait to see you there!

Chop House at Lake Lucille 1300 W. Lake Lucille Dr. Wasilla, AK, 99654

GWCC Board of Directors Meeting

 Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting To be included as a persons to be heard on the agenda, contact the Board Secretaryboardofdirectors@wasilla......More

 Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting To be included as a persons to be heard on the agenda, contact the Board Secretary[email protected]

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

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

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

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

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

GWCC Business Builder Bites

Business Builder Bites - Sales Is Not a Department: How Every Business Grows Through Better Sales Thinking By Travis Pease with Alaska Waste A Monthly Power Hour for Business Growth Business Builder Bites is the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce’s newest monthl......More

Business Builder Bites - Sales Is Not a Department: How Every Business Grows Through Better Sales Thinking By Travis Pease with Alaska Waste A Monthly Power Hour for Business Growth Business Builder Bites is the Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce’s newest monthly program designed to energize, educate, and empower local business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders. Held in a casual, fast-paced “lunch & learn” style format, this one-hour session delivers high-impact insights on topics that matter most to growing businesses—from marketing, hiring, and customer service, to financial planning, technology, and leadership. Each month features a different expert speaker or panel, plus practical takeaways you can apply immediately to enhance your business operations and strategy. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just getting started, Business Builder Bites offers the tools, tips, and connections you need to thrive. It’s the perfect way to invest in your business—and yourself—without losing a whole day. ✅ When: Monthly ; 1st Tuesday during the lunch hour ✅ Where: Greater Wasilla Chamber Office or Partner Host Site ✅ Who: Open to GWCC members ✅ Why Attend: Gain actionable business strategies Network with local professionals and experts Fuel your business growth over lunch Bring your lunch, bring your team, and bring your appetite for growth!

Wasilla Chamber Office 1155 E Depot Rd Wasilla, AK 99654