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Our Vision & Mission BUSINESSto BUSINESS BUSINESSto BUSINESS MARCH 2019 Farewell from the President: Achievements made together By Curtis W. Thayer ful in the accreditation process if able to dem- through the Chamber goes back more than workers’ compensation system was failing By the time this publication hits inboxes, onstrate a long history of dedicated support a decade. our injured workers, it piled crippling costs I will be fully immersed as the head of the for free enterprise principles and promotion Recent regulatory changes have finally on employers, and held us at a competitive Alaska Energy Authority. This is an exciting of pro-growth policies at federal, state, and made these association-based programs disadvantage with the rest of the nation. opportunity for me, leveraging my career- local levels. Chambers must also keep their available, and we have leaped to make those There were certainly moments of light long experience with energy delivery and own houses in order, with constant review, effective, competitive options available for over the years. The Chamber worked with public-private partnerships for all of Alaska. improvement, and promotion of strong busi- Alaska companies. former Representative Kurt Olson to affect I move into this new role as a beneficiary ness practices and recognition of leadership We have prepared an article dedicated to several small, incremental improvements. of several milestone Alaska Chamber ac- and outstanding contributions to the commu- this exciting new plan (see page 3), and so I Comprehensive reform, however, remained complishments, specifically with regards to nity. elusive. reducing costs for Alaska compa- That changed last year with the introduc- nies. I don’t claim credit for these tion of Senator Cathy Giessel’s Senate Bill achievements, but I am incredibly The Chamber will always stand ready as a shield 112. The bill protects workers and employ- proud of our members, directors, ers with evidence-based treatment guide- and my team for the steps we’ve against unforeseen obstacles or threats to Alaska lines, reemployment benefits, and a stream- taken to advance the Chamber’s business. We maintain the access, resources, and lined dispute process. mission in Alaska! It provides much-needed time frames for Over the past several years, connections needed to protect the private sector from defining total, permanent and partial dis- I’ve used this column to intro- a variety of challenges. ability. And thankfully — finally — we have duce new initiatives and up- a bill that caps attorney fees. coming economic challenges. A functioning workers’ compensation For this, my final President’s system should provide protection for work- Message, I want to acknowledge THAYER ers and employers. the Chamber’s diverse, private- I received word that our ap- won’t go into the specifics of the plan here. There is a lot of work to be done, and we sector membership, and a talented staff for plication moved through the Accreditation Just know that this opportunity for Alaska headed in the right direction. several long-fought and hard-won victories Board and was approved by the full board of companies is the culmination of years of in- The Chamber will always stand ready for Alaska business. the U.S. Chamber this month. There are over terest intersecting with pro-business regula- as a shield against unforeseen obstacles or Specifically, I’m going to talk about cham- 7,000 Chambers in the country and less than tory changes from Washington D.C., neither threats to Alaska business. We maintain the ber national accreditation, access to health half percent are accredited. Your chamber is of which would be possible without vigilant access, resources, and connections needed care for Alaska small businesses, and com- one of the best in country. Chamber advocacy. to protect the private sector from a variety of prehensive Workers’ Compensation reform. On a personal note, we were compli- challenges. mented on a producing a strong accredita- Comprehensive Workers’ The Chamber must always remain vigi- Chamber Accreditation tion application — a true testament to the Compensation Reform lant. However, the accomplishments that Accreditation is a certification program health and efficacy of our pro-business voice Alaska employers, chambers, and trade I’m most proud in my time with the Cham- offered by the United States Chamber of in Alaska! associations have been laying the ground- ber are our proactive initiatives controlling Commerce. It is a grueling process that work for comprehensive workers’ compen- costs and increasing opportunity for Alaska delves into every operational procedure and Alaska Chamber Health Plan sation reform for more years than I care to companies. mission initiative of applying organizations. Speaking of voice, expect to hear a lot recall. Thank you for your partnership and sup- The Chamber team completed the applica- about a new option for small business health Our state system has chronically lan- port during my time as President, and I look tion process in late 2018. care in the coming months. The effort to ex- guished in the lowest percentiles when com- forward too many more years of camaraderie Chambers of commerce are only success- tend health benefits to Alaska employers pared to programs in other states. Alaska’s as fellow members of the Chamber. From the Chair: An exciting year lies ahead By Cory Baggen Our membership has grown, and I think we’ll see even allowed me to see parts of the state that I might otherwise Board Chair, Alaska Chamber more new faces with the introduction of the ACHP as a new never have experienced. Naturally, our Legislative Fly-In is This is going to be an eventful year for Alaska Chamber service for Alaska small businesses. Given the focus on new in Juneau to meet with lawmakers. members. In this message, I get to thank Curtis W. Thayer for services and an incoming executive, 2019 just might be the The annual conference moves around Alaska, but re- his incredibly successful service as Chamber presi- quires a venue large enough to host hundreds of business dent and CEO. professionals. Our yearly Community Outreach Trip has no The next time we publish such constraints. Business-to-Business, I’ll be Our advocacy platform is strong. Business This year we will visit Denali, one of the most iconic introducing you to an exciting locations in a state rich with iconic locations. Registration new leader for Alaska’s pre- issues are moving even with contentious politi- for these outreach trips is limited. Register early and join miere business association. cal and regulatory environments in Juneau and us May 21-23 in full view of the Great One at McKinley We also have a full advocacy Chalet Resort. agenda for the legislative Washington. I’ve been proud of our Chamber The Chamber website hosts the full agenda and regis- session and some exciting for years, and now we have a national accredi- tration details. Chamber staff will also be able to help with programs and events com- tation award in recognition of decades of free sponsorship details. ing up. One of them — the May will be here before we know it, so sign up today and Alaska Chamber Health Plan market excellence. I hope to see you there! (ACHP) — is a total game I have had an eventful term as board chair. We’ve navi- changer for small businesses! BAGGEN gated important elections, tax initiatives, workers comp re- Curtis finished a number form, and more. The board has been discussing a health of the Chamber’s long-term projects. Our advocacy platform best time to sponsor a Chamber event. care offering for long enough that I don’t want to put it in is strong. Business issues are moving even with contentious Event sponsorship always pays dividends, but this year print for fear of dating myself. Through all of that, Curtis has political and regulatory environments in Juneau and Wash- will be a great chance to introduce new, incoming members impressed me with a tireless work ethic and experienced ad- ington. I’ve been proud of our Chamber for years, and now we to the companies that make advocacy, networking, and now vice. have a national accreditation award in recognition of decades healthcare possible for Alaska businesses. You made it look easy, Curtis. From all of us at the Cham- of free market excellence. I was born and raised in Alaska, but Chamber events have ber, thank you for your service. OUR VISION & MISSION 1 To be the leading voice advancing Alaska Business. | To promote a healthy business environment in Alaska. Page 2 • March 2019 • Business to Business – Alaska Chamber Welcome New Members Alaska Interpreting Alliance, Inc. Copper Valley Telecom restoration or basic service, you can be sure it will be com- pleted with an exceptional level of quality and care. 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