Business Briefs

■ The Soldotna Chamber of Commerce meets today at Froso’s Restaurant in Soldotna. Deedie McKenzie, publisher of the Peninsula Clarion, will offer marketing tips for your business and share some of the exciting improvements taking place at the Clarion. RSVP to 262-9814.

■ The Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center’s Annual Community Awards Luncheon is Wednesday from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Kenai Visitor Center. Join the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center in recognizing the outstanding members of our community. The festivities will include a catered lunch, Keynote Speaker, and 2015 awards presentation which will include the Log Cabin, Pioneer, Community Service, Volunteer, Business/Organization, Service to Youth, Small Business, and President’s Awards. RSVP required to 283-1991.

The Alaska Peony Growers Association is having a Farm Tour on June 25 with tours of three different farms, all at different stages of production. The tour starts at 10 a.m. For directions to the first farm call Leslie at 283-1400.

The Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District has a DEC-approved mobile kitchen for rent by the day, week or season. The 6.5-by-12-foot trailer with ball hitch contains propane stove, griddle, refrigerator and small freezer, suitable for preparing and/or serving food at events (Kenai Peninsula only). Call Larry Marsh at 262-9671 for additional specifications and rental requirements.

A brief in last week’s business news incorrectly listed the TSA Universal enroll website. The website is: https:// universalenroll.dhs.gov.

Have you opened a new business, moved to a new location, hired a new person or promoted an employee? Send us your information at news@peninsulaclarion.com, fax it to 907-283-3299, or drop it by the Clarion at 150 Trading Bay in Kenai. Questions? Call 907-335-1251.

Business announcements may be submitted to news@peninsulaclarion.com. Items should be submitted by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to publication.

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