Seward Chamber of Commerce

10/14/2026

Hey Seward business owners! Sign up for Halloweekend while you still can! The weekend of October 30th to November 1st! Share your Halloween events, sales, live music, etc and we will be sure to help you promote it on our flyer and socials! Sign up here: https://seward.wufoo.com/forms/z1gwlt4o0q1n2di/

10/13/2026

A recent article from The Hechinger Report puts Seward in the national spotlight, looking at our community’s efforts to expand childcare and the ripple effects those investments can have on families, businesses, schools, and our local economy.

When employees can’t find reliable childcare, they miss shifts, reduce their hours, turn down jobs, or leave the workforce altogether. For local businesses, that means a smaller hiring pool, increased turnover, and greater difficulty maintaining a strong year-round workforce.

As part of a new Chamber initiative, we’ll be sharing more about the often-overlooked connections between childcare and Seward’s economic health — and why strengthening childcare benefits our whole community, whether you have young children or not.

Read the full article:

In rural communities, economic success often hinges on the availability of affordable child care solutions

10/07/2026

We had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Emily Jordan this past week to learn more about her photography business and background here in Seward.

Her niche is photographing elopements, and as we learned, these celebrations of love can look many different ways; beyond what people may traditionally imagine. Emily helps clients thoughtfully and intentionally build their ideal elopement with an intimate ceremony of up to 10 guests. She focuses on creating an authentic and meaningful experience for clients rather than relying on a stressful wedding checklist. Another huge perk? She works alongside and provides recommendations to clients for local businesses, caterers, and services, supporting our Seward economy and other women in business.

Seward is the main character in every story. She says, “Seward has no bad angles,” and in each photo session, she aims to capture love and memories under the natural beauty and backdrop of our wild landscapes. As you can see in her photo galleries, there are no limits to where she will shoot- with clients exchanging vows beneath epic glaciers, rocky mountain tops, and rugged fjords.

Seward is Emily’s home where she fell in love, built a family, and has made lifelong connections. She is grateful to all the people who have been there for her and invested in her journey since the very beginning.

If you are interested in booking a session with Emily to capture a special moment in time, visit her website emilyjordanphotography.com and check out her instagram ELOPEMENT + PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

10/01/2026

Techstars Startup Weekend is coming to Seward this weekend, October 2 to 4, at the K.M. Rae Marine Education Building.
If you have a business idea, are interested in entrepreneurship, or want to work with Alaska mentors and startup leaders, you can participate in the full weekend.

Or just come check out the public pitch event Sunday, October 4 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM and see what the teams create.

Registration and details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techstars-startup-weekend-seward-september-2026-tickets-1994993099063?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawUrzjlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4c3qVyCuShD2PeMRDEEyoLBuxkJ39D1u1SrR4ZWWMDIuI3Y4tMhSII51Zupw_aem_36ZRa69fFXofC6xevLOqDw

Please share with anyone in Seward who might be interested!

Join us in Seward, Alaska for a three-day event for aspiring founders to pitch their ideas, assemble a team, and bring a company to life.

10/01/2026

Congratulations!!!

⭐ We’re celebrating our 2026 State Star!

Congratulations to KellyAnn Cavaretta, Seward Business Advisor, on being named Alaska’s 2026 America’s SBDC State Star!

From supporting Seward entrepreneurs to bringing her own firsthand experience as a business owner and community builder, she brings genuine dedication and a deep commitment to helping Alaska’s small businesses thrive.

We’re so proud to see her recognized alongside outstanding SBDC professionals from across the country. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

Learn more about the America’s SBDC State Star recognition: https://bit.ly/4yXEakG

09/29/2026

October Chamber Luncheon ⭐️ Please note that the date changed to Monday, October 19th! Join in for a free presentation from Seward Parks & Recreation delving into the new community-oriented plans for the previous middle school! Bring your questions for Seward Parks & Rec and an empty belly because lunch is available for purchase! We hope to see you there.

09/22/2026

Save the dates! 📆

We are so excited for our upcoming October Chamber events including the first Chamber Luncheon of the season at the Breeze Inn on October 8th. Seward Parks & Recreation will be doing a presentation on the plans they have in store for the Middle School turned Community Center!

Later in the month, we will be hosting our annual Ladies Who Launch panel at Resurrect Art Coffee House with the topic “Breaking Barriers”- 6:30pm on Thursday, October 22nd!

All are welcome and no registration is required. We hope to see you there!

09/14/2026

Heads up! We have the new Kenai Fjords National Park passport stamp at the Seward Visitor Center. Swing by- we're open from 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday through the winter.

09/11/2026

We had such a fun, relaxing time in the bay yesterday evening on our annual VOLUNTEER CRUISE generously provided by Kenai Fjords Tours!

Some highlights include a smack of jellyfish, sea lions, and mountain goats! Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers- we couldn’t run our events without your help and we are truly so grateful 🫶

09/11/2026

Attention Chamber members! AD Sales for the 2027 Destination and Marine + Industry Guides is now OPEN! This year, we’ve launched a brand-new website to make the advertising process easier and more streamlined. At www.adsales2027.com, you can view available ad sizes, pricing, deadlines, and placement options, then reserve your space online. This is a great opportunity to reach your target audience, get your name and services out there, and be part of a printed guide with 55,000+ yearly printed distributions.