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Advocating for a healthy economic environment & promoting Fairbanks as an attractive place for business and community. Tweets from & @leelee0629

Fairbanks, Alaska
Joined March 2011
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Congrats @AlaskaAir on receiving the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award! files.ctctcdn.com/e1c4a8f700…
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Rodell on the Permanent Fund Corporation's investments: We own a small piece of Snapchat. Huh. #akleg
Join us in congratulating our new President and CEO, Marisa Sharrah at the luncheon today! myemail.constantcontact.com/…
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The rubber duckie race is the most anticipated Golden Days event. Click to donate a prize: form.jotform.com/61477844375…
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John Lohrke with Alaska Goldpanners is the guest speaker at the Chamber luncheon today.
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Hickok: Of concern is the state reduction of tax dollars reinvested into the destination marketing of Alaska. – at Fairbanks, AK
Tourism is positioned to be a growth industry in Alaska’s economy and, as an industry, is more impacted by global and national economies. – at Fairbanks, AK
Furthermore, this 2015 total is almost 2% over the previous high in 2012 of $4.67 million in collections. – at Fairbanks, AK
Hickok: In 2015, hotel/motel tax collections increased to a record high with total collections of $4.76m, more than a 5% increase over 2014 – at Fairbanks, AK
Hickok: Internet and social media have a role in every stage of travel planning and experience. Social media is the new word of mouth.
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Hickok: The Fairbanks region is a year-round visitor destination with three "seasons": summer, winter, and aurora: late summer into spring.
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Deb Hickok with Explore Fairbanks is the keynote speaker at the Chamber luncheon today.
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Dr. Greg Johnson:it's not the logo on the wall, it's the staff that makes the difference.
Cook: going to Providence is like going home for me. "know me, care for me, ease my way."
Cook: at Providence we will grow and extend our commitment to all of the ones we serve.
Cook: Transferring to Providence is a monumental task, but they will be the new operator by January 1, 2017.
Jeff Cook: we will probably have a signed agreement with Providence by the end of the month .
Our members and guests are getting an update from the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation today