Peninsula Clarion - Business

What's new in your business?

Have you opened a new business, added a new product, moved to a new location, hired a new person or promoted an employee? The community wants to know, and so do we.

Send us your information at news@peninsulaclarion.com, fax it to 283-3299 or drop it off at the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay in Kenai.

Photos will be considered, as well. For more information, call Nan at 335-1241.

Chambers set schedules

* The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce's luncheon will be held at noon Tuesday at Froso's Restaurant.

For more information, call Michelle Glaves at 262-9814.

* The Kenai Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon Wednesday at the Kenai Merit Inn.

For more information, call Tina Baldridge at 283-7989.

Business workshops set

The Small Business Development Center will hold a business start up workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at Suite 12 in the Red Diamond Center. Participants will learn the basics of doing business. The fee is $15. Seating is limited. Registration is required no later than Monday.

For more information, call Bunny at 260-5629 or e-mail her at inblk@uaa.alaska.edu.

On the move ...

Northern Small Engine has relocated to 7825 Kenai Spur Highway, just past Swires Road. Owner Steve Brighamprovides full service and parts on all brands as well as, a new dealership for Rokon, all-terrain vehicles.

For more information, call 283-7522.

Bed and breakfast association to meet

The Kenai Peninsula Bed and Breakfast Association will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. The topics will be planning for the summer season and fundraising ideas.

For more information, call Delora Garcia at 283-6771.

Child care training slated

Tom Copeland will conduct training for child care providers on best practices in operating a child care business. Topics include how to maximize profits by taking advantage of possible tax deductions, policies/contracts with parents and how to be protected from liability in a small business.

The training will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday at the Kenai River Center on Funny River Road in Soldotna. The cost is $8 if preregistered by Friday or $10 day of class.

For more information or to register, call Child Care Connection at (907) 563-1966 or toll free at (800) 278-3723.

Aromatherapy classes offered

Central Peninsula Hospital is offering the first two courses leading to certification in clinical aromatherapy through the Institute of Spiritual Healing and Aromatherapy from Jan. 25 through 27 and Feb. 1 through 3.

For more information or to register, call 714-4500.

Children's cooking workshops offered

Children ages 6 to 12 may attend pint-size workshop cooking classes at 10 a.m. Saturdays at Allen and Petersen Cooking and Appliance Center in Kenai.

Admission is two cans of food or a $2 donation to the Kenai Peninsula Food Bank. A parent must remain during the 30-minute workshops.

For more information, call 262-3111.

To submit items to the Business page, e-mail them to news@peninsulaclarion.com or fax them to 283-3299. The deadline for submissions is Monday at 5 p.m.