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We Are Hiring!

The Seward Chamber of Commerce is hiring an Executive Director! Click here to apply. Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for economic development, tourism and community engagement? The Seward Chamber of Commerce, Conference & Visitors Bureau is seeking an Executive Director to drive strategic…

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2025 Seward Community Awards

The voting period for the 2025 Seward Community Awards is now open! The public may vote on individuals or businesses from the following categories: Seward Community Service Award Nominees: Bruce Knofel Mica Van Buskirk Norm Regis Shauna Potocky Tonya Foote Business Site Improvement…

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Member Spotlight- ATV Seward

Conquer & explore the last frontier in a brand new way: ATV Seward is a new business now operating in Seward, Alaska! Adventure Awaits with ATV Seward: Meet Shawn "Porkchop" and Cynthia George, Local Business Owners Bringing Excitement to Seward Seward, Alaska, has always been a hub for adventure…

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Open In Seward- A Guide To Winter Visitation

When you think of Alaska, you might picture snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and vast wilderness—but did you know that winter is one of the best times to visit Seward, Alaska? While many tourists flock to this coastal town during the summer, the winter months offer a unique opportunity to experience…

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Alaska Entrepreneurship Week 2024

Alaska Entrepreneurship Week is a statewide event for Alaskan business owners or for those who aspire to be. It will take place from October 7th until the 11th with events happening both virtually and in-person. Click here to get the statewide calendar of events. There are events scheduled every…

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Seward Halloweek!

Celebrate the Halloween festivities with us in Seward, Alaska! The Seward Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for a week-long extravaganza and the start of our "Winter Weekends" promotional event. Winter Weekends are monthly events throughout the shoulder season to promote our local…

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Member Spotlight: Seward AleHouse

In a town where change is constant, Seward Alehouse is always one step ahead—paving the way with progressive ideas and making sure everyone, from regulars to first-time visitors, are welcome. Seward is a town where change is constant, especially for year-round businesses operating in a seasonal…

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Member Spotlight: Seward Guided Hikes

"Hike Alaska's Wilderness With a Peace of Mind" Seward is renowned for its stunning landscapes, boasting abundant wildlife, towering mountains and stunning glaciers that inspire those who visit. Local resident Dylan Gillespie, founder of Seward Guided Hikes, has turned his lifelong passion for the…

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2024 Micro-Membership Scholarship Awarded

The 2024 Seward Chamber of Commerce Micro-Membership Scholarship has been awarded to James Unrein! To apply for the scholarship, graduating high school students were required to highlight their career goals and objectives in 5 paragraphs. James wrote about his goal to become a journeyman electrician…

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Seward Voted #1 Best Small Town In The West!

The Seward Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center is thrilled to announce that Seward, Alaska was voted #1 for the Best Small Town In The West as part of the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards out of 19 other nominees! The nominees were chosen by a panel of experts which includes editors from USA…

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