April 9th, 2026, by the Seward Folly Staff The Seward Chamber of Commerce held its annual Seward Chamber Community Awards on April 2nd at the Seward Gateway Hotel, bringing together residents to recognize the people who help shape the community through their work, leadership, and service. The…
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Seward is not only where mountains, ice, and ocean meet, but where creatives and artists congregate, finding endless inspiration in the midnight sun and in the dark stillness of the winter months. We had the pleasure of connecting with Chamber “Maker Member”, Bethany Waggoner of Beeswag Creations…
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February is the month of LOVE- whether that be romantic love, self love, or platonic love; it all counts and should be celebrated. Several local businesses are offering fun Valentine’s themed specials, live music events, and deals for Valentine’s Weekend, February 13th-15th. Not sure what to do…
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Seward Polar Bear Jump Weekend 2026 is almost here! Learn more about the Jump and Festival at sewardpolarbearjump.com! Seward Polar Bear Jump Weekend is just days away and we could not be more excited! This is the 41st Jump here in Seward and is a chance for the community to come together in the…
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As we get closer to the kick off of the Port Partners Program- a business accelerator program in Seward introduced by Royal Caribbean Group- we wanted to speak with the newly announced instructor of the course, Greg Haas! Greg is an active community member and integral part of the local small…
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This past week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Pamela Eiting, co-owner of the local restaurant and hotel, The Breeze Inn. Pamela along with her husband, Duke and their two friends, Nicole and Colby, took over ownership of The Breeze in the spring of 2024; sharing a friendship and love for…
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The Seward Chamber of Commerce recently wrapped up Small Business Week, hosting a series of events aimed at supporting and celebrating the local business community. The week began with the Royal Caribbean Group-sponsored Small Business Appreciation Evening, which also served as the launch for the…
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On Wednesday, October 1st, as part of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week, a panel of local Seward Businesswomen came together at The Rowdy Radish to share their insights on business ownership, overcoming imposter syndrome, the lessons they’ve learned, and resources they have found most helpful…
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Alaska Entrepreneurship week is a coordinated initiative to promote, assist, and unify existing and aspiring entrepreneurs in Alaska. It is brought to Seward via the involvement of Alaska Small Business Development Center and the Seward Chamber of Commerce. AKEW creates a space to connect…
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Well, that’s a wrap folks! The 70th annual Seward Silver Salmon Derby is now in the books and it truly was a wonderfully memorable event! The harbor area was buzzing with excitement as people watched anglers weigh-in their catches and the bay was filled with fishing boats and eager fishermen and…
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