Comments for Greater Fairbanks Chamber Of Commerce http://fairbankschamber.org The Place To Do Business In Interior Alaska Thu, 17 May 2012 19:04:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Golden Days by 60th Annual Golden Days - Alaska Travel Blog by Princess Lodges http://fairbankschamber.org/goldendays/#comment-633 60th Annual Golden Days - Alaska Travel Blog by Princess Lodges Thu, 17 May 2012 19:04:11 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?page_id=5910#comment-633 [...] annual Golden Days packs-in five full days of events and celebration of Fairbanks’ rich, golden history and the [...] [...] annual Golden Days packs-in five full days of events and celebration of Fairbanks’ rich, golden history and the [...]

]]> Comment on Begich launches on-line petition to save Eielson F-16′s by Francis cruise http://fairbankschamber.org/featured/begich-launches-on-line-petition-to-save-eielson-f-16s/#comment-540 Francis cruise Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:31:44 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?p=6560#comment-540 Keep the f16,s at Wilson afb Keep the f16,s at Wilson afb

]]> Comment on New website for up-to-date information on proposed Eielson F-16 move by Bill McDonald Colonel USAF retired http://fairbankschamber.org/featured/new-website-for-up-to-date-information-on-proposed-eielson-f-16-move/#comment-515 Bill McDonald Colonel USAF retired Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:29:04 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?p=6519#comment-515 The fact that they brought in a SATAF team says that the move of the F-16s is all but a done deal. Red Flag and the range were the piece that made the aggressor squadron a need. Now with sequestration afoot due to congressional failure to do its job the AF is struggling to maintain a semblance of capability and these F-16s and training are always the first to go. NOW a major effort must be made to sell the base on its strategic merits and to KEEP its infrastructure for a follow on tanker, RPVs or even C-117s for immediate airlift for the Strykers at FWW.in the face of a looming Pacific rim threat from the Chinese. The SATAF will look to accrue savings by allowing aircraft support facilities such as civil engineering, support security to move with the F-16s The support personel, ATC, EOD, and other less visible personnel will slowly become excess. Housing will likely be allowed to revert to private contractor despite the glut made by the airplane move. Buildings and other maintenance infrastructure is quietly planned to be taken down to show savings in not having warm requirements in the future which will be real savings versus the sham of the BRAC numbers, while out year AF milcon will be lessened. Red Flag will continue to exist but slowly evolve to Nellis when the joint base Elmo F-16s formerly of Eielson will be sent to the boneyard to show further personnel and equipment savings. The USAF has no IMMEDIATE need for Eielson and they are running budget scared instead of being militarily astute. The 168th ANG cannot maintain the field by itself unless another mission comes in. They already accrue major savings by having an active unit on base. The 1-25 Strykers cannot deploy without a base capability to move them and Eielson has a state of the art mobility center and a rapid ready fuel hydrant system which facilitates the movement of a lot of airlift. The Alaska railroad and refinery play strongly in the ONLY stand alone facility in the US. (FWW runway is not suitable for the mobility op). Short term perhaps the army could move aviation assets into Eielson to help keep it up Not looking good to this former Eielson commander but I guess there is always hope. The fact that they brought in a SATAF team says that the move of the F-16s is all but a done deal. Red Flag and the range were the piece that made the aggressor squadron a need. Now with sequestration afoot due to congressional failure to do its job the AF is struggling to maintain a semblance of capability and these F-16s and training are always the first to go. NOW a major effort must be made to sell the base on its strategic merits and to KEEP its infrastructure for a follow on tanker, RPVs or even C-117s for immediate airlift for the Strykers at FWW.in the face of a looming Pacific rim threat from the Chinese. The SATAF will look to accrue savings by allowing aircraft support facilities such as civil engineering, support security to move with the F-16s The support personel, ATC, EOD, and other less visible personnel will slowly become excess. Housing will likely be allowed to revert to private contractor despite the glut made by the airplane move. Buildings and other maintenance infrastructure is quietly planned to be taken down to show savings in not having warm requirements in the future which will be real savings versus the sham of the BRAC numbers, while out year AF milcon will be lessened. Red Flag will continue to exist but slowly evolve to Nellis when the joint base Elmo F-16s formerly of Eielson will be sent to the boneyard to show further personnel and equipment savings. The USAF has no IMMEDIATE need for Eielson and they are running budget scared instead of being militarily astute. The 168th ANG cannot maintain the field by itself unless another mission comes in. They already accrue major savings by having an active unit on base. The 1-25 Strykers cannot deploy without a base capability to move them and Eielson has a state of the art mobility center and a rapid ready fuel hydrant system which facilitates the movement of a lot of airlift. The Alaska railroad and refinery play strongly in the ONLY stand alone facility in the US. (FWW runway is not suitable for the mobility op). Short term perhaps the army could move aviation assets into Eielson to help keep it up Not looking good to this former Eielson commander but I guess there is always hope.

]]> Comment on Clean-Up Day by Jennifer http://fairbankschamber.org/clean-up-day/#comment-501 Jennifer Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:24:15 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?page_id=5859#comment-501 This is a wonderful event, but for the second year in a row conflicts with the Chena River Run! This is a wonderful event, but for the second year in a row conflicts with the Chena River Run!

]]> Comment on Chamber responds to Representative Scott Kawaski’s Facebook post regarding comments from Make It Meaningful Rally by Lee http://fairbankschamber.org/featured/chamber-responds-to-representative-scott-kawaskis-facebook-post-regarding-comments-from-make-it-meaningful-rally/#comment-488 Lee Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:49:21 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?p=6031#comment-488 It is always good when citizens can come together to support a political position. For those of us who know better, it is sad that insiders in the oil industry enjoy thinking they have the Governor in the palm of their hand. Thank goodness some legislators are aware and see through the hype. No tax money should be relinquished until the oil is developed and the jobs are secured, then, a guarantee of a percentage back would be warranted. The legislature should create a bill that ties tax incentives to production (not more exploration) and jobs for Alaskans. Perhaps you might be over zealous in favor of a questionable policy being proposed by our Governor, a former oil lobbyist. Did it not concern you that the speakers were only stressing one side of the issue? Were you not concerned that legislators and those representing other opinions were not there? Some of us become very alarmed when a group of people is dazzled by a group of people who are there for their own self-interest. How did they assure you that having increased tax incentives would aide the economy of Fairbanks? Did they talk with you about a gas line for Fairbanks? Increasing tax incentives guarantees nothing. The world market forces and profits have the greater influence. Don't make Representative Kawasaki your scapegoat. While we don't always see things the same way, he takes this matter very seriously. If he says he will respond, how about letting him do that before you accuse him of not taking you seriously. How seriously did you take the "Occupy Fairbanks" RALLY? I seem to recall the flippant comments. Rallies have their place. Constituents, all constituents deserve attention and respect. It is always good when citizens can come together to support a political position. For those of us who know better, it is sad that insiders in the oil industry enjoy thinking they have the Governor in the palm of their hand. Thank goodness some legislators are aware and see through the hype. No tax money should be relinquished until the oil is developed and the jobs are secured, then, a guarantee of a percentage back would be warranted. The legislature should create a bill that ties tax incentives to production (not more exploration) and jobs for Alaskans. Perhaps you might be over zealous in favor of a questionable policy being proposed by our Governor, a former oil lobbyist. Did it not concern you that the speakers were only stressing one side of the issue? Were you not concerned that legislators and those representing other opinions were not there? Some of us become very alarmed when a group of people is dazzled by a group of people who are there for their own self-interest. How did they assure you that having increased tax incentives would aide the economy of Fairbanks? Did they talk with you about a gas line for Fairbanks? Increasing tax incentives guarantees nothing. The world market forces and profits have the greater influence. Don’t make Representative Kawasaki your scapegoat. While we don’t always see things the same way, he takes this matter very seriously. If he says he will respond, how about letting him do that before you accuse him of not taking you seriously. How seriously did you take the “Occupy Fairbanks” RALLY? I seem to recall the flippant comments. Rallies have their place. Constituents, all constituents deserve attention and respect.

]]> Comment on Chamber responds to Representative Scott Kawaski’s Facebook post regarding comments from Make It Meaningful Rally by David Pruhs http://fairbankschamber.org/featured/chamber-responds-to-representative-scott-kawaskis-facebook-post-regarding-comments-from-make-it-meaningful-rally/#comment-476 David Pruhs Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:29:51 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?p=6031#comment-476 Lisa & Lorna, Thank you for your immediate response to the pandering comments from Representative Kawasaki. I was at the event and must truly commend yourselves and the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce at having such a panel of speakers. I do not believe Fairbanks has ever had such group of C.E.O.'s from the North Slope oil industry give operational over view and economic data with projections such as was experienced at the Tuesday Luncheon. When 200 business leaders of the community take the time to write a note about a single aspect, even if a Legislator does not agree with their economic view, they should still thank the participants for their involvement and address of such a significant legislative bill. From the comments Scott wrote, I am forced to believe that he enjoys the isolation of Juneau from Fairbanks and does not believe in the partipation of Interior residents of such critical issues. A case of continuents being seen and not heard I am afraid. Again, thank you for the presentation I viewed and your immediate professional response to such unwarranted comments. The two of you are wonderful Ambassadors for Fairbanks and we are so fortunate to have you representing us. Respectfully, David Pruhs, Owner/Broker Pruhs Real Estate Group Lisa & Lorna,

Thank you for your immediate response to the pandering comments from Representative Kawasaki. I was at the event and must truly commend yourselves and the Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce at having such a panel of speakers. I do not believe Fairbanks has ever had such group of C.E.O.’s from the North Slope oil industry give operational over view and economic data with projections such as was experienced at the Tuesday Luncheon.

When 200 business leaders of the community take the time to write a note about a single aspect, even if a Legislator does not agree with their economic view, they should still thank the participants for their involvement and address of such a significant legislative bill. From the comments Scott wrote, I am forced to believe that he enjoys the isolation of Juneau from Fairbanks and does not believe in the partipation of Interior residents of such critical issues. A case of continuents being seen and not heard I am afraid.

Again, thank you for the presentation I viewed and your immediate professional response to such unwarranted comments. The two of you are wonderful Ambassadors for Fairbanks and we are so fortunate to have you representing us.

Respectfully,

David Pruhs, Owner/Broker
Pruhs Real Estate Group

]]> Comment on Chamber responds to Representative Scott Kawaski’s Facebook post regarding comments from Make It Meaningful Rally by Nicole Stewart http://fairbankschamber.org/featured/chamber-responds-to-representative-scott-kawaskis-facebook-post-regarding-comments-from-make-it-meaningful-rally/#comment-474 Nicole Stewart Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:01:48 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?p=6031#comment-474 Very well worded letter. I thought the event was a perfect way for business people to vocalize their concerns. I've shown up to provide testimony twice on the Senate Bill, and have been told I'd have to wait 2 hours to speak. Like most wage-earners, I don't have 2 hours to waste. Thank you for providing this necessary forum. It saddens me to hear this representative dismiss the real crisis facing Fairbanks, and the Chamber's efforts to address it. Very well worded letter. I thought the event was a perfect way for business people to vocalize their concerns. I’ve shown up to provide testimony twice on the Senate Bill, and have been told I’d have to wait 2 hours to speak. Like most wage-earners, I don’t have 2 hours to waste. Thank you for providing this necessary forum. It saddens me to hear this representative dismiss the real crisis facing Fairbanks, and the Chamber’s efforts to address it.

]]> Comment on Make It Meaningful Registration by AOGA - Hundreds gather to Rally for Reform in Fairbanks and Anchorage http://fairbankschamber.org/rally/register/#comment-282 AOGA - Hundreds gather to Rally for Reform in Fairbanks and Anchorage Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:18:32 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?page_id=5788#comment-282 [...] For more information or to register, click here. [...] [...] For more information or to register, click here. [...]

]]> Comment on Energy Committee by Paul Smith http://fairbankschamber.org/energy-committee/#comment-221 Paul Smith Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:58:01 +0000 http://chamber2.907group.com/?page_id=3919#comment-221 I am opening a Renewable energy company in North Pole/ Fairbanks are. Are any of your meetings open to non-members? Are there any Renewable energy training opportunities for installers in the Fairbanks area through your organisation? What help can you offer a new company with a membership? Thanks, Paul Smith lastfrontierenergy@yahoo.com I am opening a Renewable energy company in North Pole/ Fairbanks are.
Are any of your meetings open to non-members?
Are there any Renewable energy training opportunities for installers in the Fairbanks area through your organisation?
What help can you offer a new company with a membership?
Thanks,
Paul Smith
lastfrontierenergy@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Wells Fargo named Alaska’s 2012 Business of the Year by Lisa Herbert http://fairbankschamber.org/featured/fairbanks-chamber-investor-named-alaskas-2012-business-of-the-year/#comment-203 Lisa Herbert Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:55:51 +0000 http://fairbankschamber.org/?p=5686#comment-203 Way to go Wells Fargo team! Way to go Wells Fargo team!

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