Chamber Announces Small Business Workshops Starting September 22 in Kodiak

The Kodiak Island Borough assembly meeting held on August 29, 2025, focused on several key topics, including upcoming small business workshops, election preparations, and updates on local licensing matters.

The meeting began with a discussion about a series of small business workshops scheduled for September. These workshops will cover essential topics such as business plans, financing options, and necessary licensing. A specific workshop aimed at tourism is planned, with the date tentatively set for September 22, pending confirmation. Attendees were encouraged to check the Kodiak Chamber of Commerce website for more details.

Following this, the borough clerk provided important updates regarding the upcoming elections. Nominating petitions for write-in candidacy are currently open and will close on September 30 at 3 PM. The clerk noted a shortage of candidates for several service area boards, particularly the Manauska Bay service area board, which currently has no candidates.

The clerk also reported that ballots were received the previous day, and a pretest of the voting machines was successfully conducted. The machines will be set to election mode on September 12, with mail-in ballots scheduled to be sent out to Chigniak and surrounding villages during the second week of September. Training for city precinct workers is set for September 15, while borough precinct workers will receive training on September 16. Early voting will commence on September 22, with the official election date set for October 7.

Additionally, the clerk mentioned that a hearing regarding the Second Floor REPL did not occur as the appellant licensee withdrew their appeal. This decision will allow the license to become available soon for community use.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted significant upcoming events and preparations within the Kodiak Island Borough, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in both business development and local governance.