Juneau Chamber Board member Laura McDonnell and executive assistant Mikaila McDonald-Cox join Capital Chat to discuss the 2025 tourism season in Juneau.

Laura is a lifelong Juneauite and business owner of Caribou Crossings. Laura earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Management and Business Administration from the University of Alaska.

The purpose of the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce is to develop, advance and promote the economic, industrial, commercial, professional, cultural and civic welfare of the Juneau area. The objective is to improve the business climate and make this community more prosperous, more ecologically attractive and more desirable as a place to work, live and shop.

In these pursuits, the Chamber seeks to provide leadership for political action on business issues and a forum for the exchange of member ideas.

In addition to the Board of Directors the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce has, as its members, hundreds of diverse businesses, organizations, and individuals dedicated to improving and sustaining Juneau’s economy.

These dedicated civic leaders are part of a dynamic volunteer network that incorporates the Juneau Chamber’s committees, works with regulatory agencies, state and local government, and business professionals in maintaining Juneau’s high quality of life and economic diversity.

Please call or stop by if you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the Chamber of Commerce. We have various resources on hand, including local business maps, directories, and membership forms.

Dannon, Kennedy, Liam and Clive from the JDHS Swim Team join Capital Chat to talk about this year's Christmas Tree sales at Fred Myer.

JDHS Swimming and Diving thrives on a longstanding tradition of academic and athletic excellence. Our athletes dedicate themselves to self-improvement through hard work, team camaraderie, and a positive spirit.

President Sarah McNair-Grove joins Capital Chat to discuss this year's Christmas performance of Handel's Messiah at Northern Light United Church Thanksgiving Weekend.

The Juneau Community Bands is a group of musicians and wind groups rehearsing and performing in Juneau, Alaska. Groups that are included are:

• Taku Winds: This group is for advanced adult musicians who, typically, have played in high school or college. The group presents two concerts a year playing exciting and challenging music for brass, wind, and percussion ensembles.
• Juneau Volunteer Marching Band: The Marching Band was organized to provide music for the Juneau parade in 1976. All musicians, teenage and older, are invited to participate. The band begins rehearsals each year in late May in preparation for the 4th of July. The band traditionally performs one or two sit-down concerts prior to the 4th, and marches in both the Juneau and Douglas parades.
• Raindeer Band: This group meets in November to practice Christmas music to be shared in various locations around our community, such as Wildflower Court, the Pioneer's Home, Gallery Walk and other venues.
• Small ensemble groups

If you are interested in playing in any of these groups use this form: Contact Us

The Salvation Army is one of the largest social service providers in the United States. We are committed to serving our neighbors in need of assistance in every zip code throughout the nation. Locate the service center nearest to you to find immediate assistance or volunteer opportunities through Salvation Army food pantries, shelters, financial assistance programs, summer camps, and more.

Gastineau Community School Principal Stacy Diouf joins Capital Chat to talk about the school's Ocean Guardians program.

The Alaskan Ocean Guardian School Program engages K-12 students and teachers from across the state to expand awareness and lead actions to address ocean and watershed conservation needs in their school and local community. Each school makes a commitment to the protection and conservation of its local watersheds, the world’s ocean, and special ocean areas by proposing and then implementing school- or community-based conservation projects. This web-page is dedicated to sharing outcomes from the efforts taking place in Alaska schools.

For more information on how your school can become an Ocean Guardian School check out the program website managed by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.

Alaska’s Ocean Guardian Schools (and links to project data summaries coming soon):

• Sayiék Gastineau Community School, Juneau (2018 – present)
• Thunder Mountain High School, Juneau (2018 – present)
• Floyd Dryden Middle School, Juneau (2019 – present)
• More schools coming soon in Haines, Klukwan, and Anchorage

Colleen Goldrich from Annie Kaill's joins Capital Chat to talk about this month's artists featured. Since 1975, Annie Kaill's has been a favorite destination of visitors and Juneau locals alike. We carry Alaskan and US made art and fine crafts, artisan pottery and stoneware, beautiful glassware and art glass, stunning jewelry, and so much more. With over 160 artists, craftspeople, and small businesses represented ~ you’re sure to find that perfect something for you or a friend! Our signature gift wrap is always included and always complimentary!

A Proud Legacy of Ownership by Alaskan Women

Original Owner Annie Kaill (1975–1999) | Since Annie Kaill opened her gallery in Juneau’s historic downtown district in 1975, the gallery has been a showcase for the finest art and crafts from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.

Since the beginning, locals loved Annie Kaill’s for its whimsical, welcoming atmosphere and the delightful gifts that can be found inside. This personal touch and love that she put into the store inspired future owners and is evident to this day.

Darby Abel (1999–2013) | Darby purchased Annie Kaill’s after working for Annie for more than 10 years. She kept the tradition of supporting Alaskan artists and craftspeople as well as those from the lower 48. Darby was born and raised in Juneau and had raised her family here as well. In 2013 she and her husband decided to retire and so, it was time to sell.

Colleen Goldrich (2013–Present) | Annie Kaill’s current owner Colleen Goldrich has lived in Juneau since the early 90’s and has family roots here dating back to the 1930’s. She established her relationship with Annie Kaill’s in (1999) when she debuted her collection of Moondance jewelry as one of the stores featured artisans.

Colleen has continued the tradition of representing Alaskan and US artists and craftspeople. Annie Kaill’s now represents more than 180 artists, craftsmen and small businesses. Colleen continues to feature established artists but also loves to find new and emerging artists and brings them in as often as possible. Annie Kaill’s is the place to go for artisan- and maker-made gifts and art.

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum resides in the Veterans Memorial Building which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 7, 2006. Completed in 1951, the building was the first major community project initiated by Juneau residents and housed the Juneau Memorial Library until the mid 1980s when the library outgrew the space and the City Museum took up residence. The building was also the site of the July 4th 1959 Statehood Ceremony where the 49-star flag was first flown in Alaska and still flies today. Protocol for the flags at this historic site is handled by Auke Bay Post 25 American Legion members.

Bradley Perkins- RLC Programs, Grants, Food Safety, Shelter, and Facility Maintenance, Management, Use and Scheduling Manager-Producer and Director of Juneau Live! Studio and TV Production Programs and Karen Lawfer, RLC President and possibly, Daniel Parks, the Executive Director of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank will chat about food scarcity in Juneau, and its effects on Federal Workers, SNAP Recipients (assuming the federal shutdown has not been resolved) and persons experiencing homelessness who are no longer receiving regular meals from The Glory Hall or CBJ Cold Weather Emergency Shelter.

They’ll talk about a telethon on Saturday, November 8th supporting Southeast Alaska Food Bank (SEAFB) and RLC Food Pantry and Community Cafeteria.

Details:

Federal Workers and SNAP Recipients Welcome at RLC Food Pantry and Community Cafeteria

RLC Food Pantry. a member of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank (SEAFB) is supporting federal workers and SNAP recipients affected by the ongoing federal shutdown to the best of our ability and resources. Dine-in and take-out meals are also available from the RLC Community Cafeteria, which serves approximately 500 meals each week, including to neighbors experiencing homelessness who are no longer receiving regular meals from The Glory Hall or CBJ Cold Weather Emergency Shelter. We are currently open:

Tuesdays noon to 4:30 pm RLC Food Pantry, Community Cafeteria & Dining Room

Saturdays noon to 1:30 pm RLC Community Cafeteria & Dining Room

We are actively seeking community support and resources to expand meal service to additional days as demand continues to grow. Contact office@rlcjuneau.org or 808-782-7595.

Juneau Hunger Jam Saturday. November 8th

A Telethon to Feed Juneau: JUNEAU HUNGER JAM

Music That Feeds Juneau

For the Southeast Alaska Food Bank and Resurrection Lutheran Church and Food Pantry & Community Cafeteria

Featuring High Costa Living

Current Lineup

· Juneau String Ensembles

· The Peaceters

· Out of the Living Room

· Misuri Smyth (and friends)

· Jane Hale (and fiddle)

Evening Highlights

· Juneau Celebrity Hosts

· Silent Auctions

· Matching Challenges

· SEAFB Member Stories

Live from the Juneau Live! Studio at Resurrection Lutheran Church Join in-person studio audience or watch on YouTube/s/JuneauLive.

Current Telethon Sponsors

Visit hungerjam.org for details and contact information, including how to participate, volunteer, sponsor and donate.