Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

08/19/2026

Our next luncheon will take place Wednesday, September 2nd!

Please join the Kenai & Soldotna Chambers of Commerce for a Joint Chamber Luncheon featuring a Legislative Update from Senator Jesse Bjorkman from Senate District D.

RSVP by Monday, August 31, 2026 to reserve your seat. Free to the public, lunch available for an additional cost and must be purchased in advance.

08/19/2026

Ok that’s adorable Soldotna Chamber of Commerce!

08/14/2026

The 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon is coming to Kenai on Sunday, September 27, 2026! 🎉

Whether you're chasing a personal best, taking on your first race, running with friends, or bringing the whole family out for a fun day, there's a race for you!

🏅 Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Relay & 5K
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ Race day: 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Kenai Chamber & Visitor Center

And it's more than just a race! Enjoy free hot dogs, a beer garden, music, kids activities and plenty of family-friendly fun throughout the day.

Registration is open now, but don't wait! The registration deadline is September 15.

Who's joining us for the 20th Annual Kenai River Marathon? 👇

08/13/2026

THE PRIMARY MATTERS. And it is next Tuesday, August 18th!

It can be easy to think of the November election as the “big” election... but in Alaska, the Primary Election plays an important role in deciding who will actually appear on that November ballot.

Alaska’s Primary Election is not ranked choice voting. In the primary, you vote for ONE candidate in each race, regardless of party affiliation. The candidates receiving the most votes advance to the General Election.

That means if there is a candidate you want the opportunity to vote for in November, showing up for the Primary Election matters.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce encourages our community to be informed, learn about the candidates and issues, and most importantly VOTE.

We’ve put together these slides to help make finding the information you need a little easier.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce is a nonpartisan organization and does not endorse, support or oppose any candidate, campaign or ballot measure. This information is provided as a public service to help voters make informed decisions.

Your vote in November matters. Your vote in August determines who gets there.

08/13/2026

Raffle Update!

1,005 tickets remain for the 2026 Sportsman 570 EPS & Plow raffle ($10,193 value). Tickets are $20 each
Only 1,250 tickets are being sold and the the drawing will be held on October 3, 2026 at our annual fundraiser, or earlier if tickets sell out.
Every ticket supports local scholarships and helps fund free community programs like Lemonade Day, Job Shadow Day, free family movie nights, cultural center story time, and more!

The Angel Tree Split the Pot Raffle is up to $1,005! Tickets begin at $5 each
That brings the current cash prize amount to $503. The pot will keep growing and the drawing will be held on December 1, 2026.
Every ticket purchased helps support local families through the 2026 Angel Tree—while giving you a chance to win half the total pot.

Get your tickets online at kenaichamber.org/raffle.

08/12/2026

Join us next week for a Joint Chamber Luncheon featuring Alaska Oil & Gas Association with a general update

Chamber luncheons are free to the public!
Lunch is available for $18 and must be purchased via RSVP by Monday, August 17th.

08/11/2026

✨Member Monday✨
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new members and a big thank you to our renewing members for continuing to invest in the Kenai community!

08/10/2026

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, in partnership is KSRM Radio Group, held an open primary gubernatorial candidate forum and debate on August 6, 2026.

Participating candidates: Dave Bronson, Adam Crum, Edna DeVries, Meda DeWitt, Michael Gilbert, Matt Heilala, Shelley Hughes, Lesil McGuire, and Bill Walker.

Primary Election Day: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Early & Absentee In-Person Voting: Begins August 3, 2026
Voter Registration Deadline: July 19, 2026 (deadline has passed)
Absentee By-Mail Application Deadline: August 8, 2026
Electronic Ballot Request Deadline: August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Kenai and Soldotna Chambers of Commerce are nonpartisan organizations and are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse, support, or oppose, any candidate or campaign. All gubernatorial candidates were invited to participate in this forum. This event recording is provided solely as a public service to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates and make informed decisions. Participation does not constitute an endorsement by either Chamber. For further information please visit the State of Alaska, Divisions of Elections website for more information on candidates, sample ballots, polling locations, and more.

The Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Soldotna Chamber of Commerce, in ...

08/06/2026

This event is completely FULL! Please tune in to 92.5FM or 920AM at 6pm for live audio. We will post the video to YouTube and share tomorrow as well. Only those registered will be let in for the debate. Please do not show up if you did not register. Thank you.

Narrowing the Field
AN OPEN PRIMARY GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE FORUM & DEBATE brought to you by the Kenai & Soldotna Chambers of Commerce.

This is a FREE but closed event, meaning RSVPs are required to attend.

When: Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Doors open at 5:30 pm - enter through the main ice rink doors. There will be a check-in table with greeters. Arrive early, doors close at 5:50pm as the event begins promptly at 6 pm! Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks permitted.

Location: Soldotna Sports Complex - Conference Rooms
538 Arena Ave,
Soldotna, AK
99669

SPECIAL NOTE:
This is a free community event open to the public. By attending, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video, and audio recordings may be taken during the event. These images and recordings may be used by the event organizers for promotional, educational, archival, and media purposes in print, online, and on social media without further notice or compensation.

Attendance does not imply endorsement of any candidate or political party. The purpose of this event is to provide the community with an opportunity to hear from gubernatorial candidates and engage in the democratic process.

RSVP via JotForm link now!
https://form.jotform.com/soldotnachamber/narrowing-the-field

08/05/2026

Join us in Soldotna tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, for Narrowing the Field, a free, nonpartisan gubernatorial candidate forum hosted by the Soldotna and Kenai Chambers of Commerce.
This is a FREE event, but seating is limited, and RSVP is required.
RSVP today: https://form.jotform.com/soldotnachamber/narrowing-the-field

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the event beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, although attendees must register in advance.