Meeting Times

2nd Thursday; 2:30pm @ Chamber Office

Mission Statement

The Urban and Rural Affairs Committee identifies and supports projects that enhance urban and rural exchanges: business, social, educational, and cultural relations.

Committee Members

Cassie Pinkel, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation

Joni Scharfenburg, Fairbanks Soil & Water Conservation District

Colita Fiorenzi, Doyon, Limited

Terry Cruikshank, Hoffer Glass

Alexa Greene, ADOT & PF

Heather Heineken, Yukon Accounting

Ed Peebles, Warbelow’s Air Ventures

Al “Bear” Ketzler Jr, City of Tanana

Agatha Erickson, Tanana Chiefs Conference

Kas Aruskevich, Evaluation Research Associates

Robert Ragar, Everts Air Cargo

Ed King, UAF School of Management

2012 Program of Work 

Goals for the Year

• Promote Committee Growth
• Promote Regional Issue Awareness
• Promote Awareness of Rural Business to Fairbanks Market
• Promote Growth of Fairbanks as a Hub for Rural Communities

Programs & Projects for the Year

• TCC Reception
• Rural Community Visits
• Advocacy
• Recommend appropriate General Membership Luncheon programs/panel discussions