Opening Remarks

• Kati Capozzi, President & CEO, Alaska Chamber
• Mike Satre, Board Chair, Alaska Chamber- Director- Governmental Affairs, Hecla Mining Company

Alaska's Economic Outlook and Workforce Realities

• Neal Fried, Economist, Department of Labor

The Talent Pipeline: Preparing for the future and how to hire today - Moderated by Lori Davey, Vice President Business Sales, GCI

• Pat Pitney, President, University of Alaska
• Brad Billings, Program Manager, Career Technical Education, State of Alaska
• Paula Bradison, CEO, PeopleAK

A View From the Hill -U.S Chamber Update

• Chris Eyler, Executive Director, Congressional and Public Affairs
• Ron Eidshaug, Vice President and Chief of Staff, Government Affairs

The Business Community and Elections: Are we on the losing end?

• Matt Germer, Resident Elections Fellow, R Street

Gubernatorial Candidate Forum - Moderated by Lisa Cassino, Vice President Public Relations, Usibelli Coal Mine

Former Governor Bill Walker
Former Representative Les Gara

Industry Update: Fishing, Mining, Tourism, Oil and Gas -Moderated by Kati Capozzi, President & CEO, Alaska Chamber 

• Fishing: Chris Barrows, President, Pacific Seafood Processors Association
• Mining: Deantha Skibinski, Executive Director, Alaska Miners Association
• Tourism: Sarah Leonard, President & CEO, Alaska Tourism Industry Association
• Oil and Gas: Tamara Maddox, External Affairs Manager, Alaska Oil and Gas Association

The Rising Threat (and costs) of Cybercrimes

• Charlie Morriss, Northwest Regional Director, EPS, USI

Port Infrastructure, food security and supply chains: Meeting challenges with Resilience - Moderated by Cory Baggen, Vice President, Samson Tug & Barge

• Steve Ribuffo, Port of Alaska
• Deanna Keller, Port of Tacoma Commissioner, NWSA
• Peggy McLaughlin, Port Director, Port of Dutch Harbor, City of Unalaska

Congratulations Local Chamber of the Year: Seward Chamber of Commerce!

September 22