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The Cooper Landing Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau operates as a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization serving the Upper Kenai Peninsula in Southcentral Alaska. Located at 17890 Sterling Highway in Cooper Landing, the chamber represents over 50 local businesses and organizations dedicated to showcasing what makes the region unique.

Cooper Landing sits just two hours south of Anchorage on the Sterling Highway, making it a gateway to world-class fishing, rafting, and wilderness recreation.

The chamber functions as a central information resource for visitors planning trips to the Kenai Peninsula. They maintain:

•Online Business Directory - Member listings with contact info, photos, websites, and descriptions
•Visitor Services - Referrals for accommodations, dining, activities, and local services
•Monthly Newsletter - The "Gem" newsletter featuring community updates and member spotlights
•Event Calendar - Listings of local events, classes, and activities
•Social Media Promotion - Facebook and Instagram marketing for member businesses

Membership tiers range from $80 (Individual) to $350 (Corporate), with pricing based on business size:

Membership Level	Annual Cost
Individual (Non-voting)	$80
Business (Solo/No employees)	$100
Business (1-3 employees)	$150
Business (4-9 employees)	$200
Business (10-20 employees)	$250
Corporate	$350
Government/Non-profit	$100

Members receive: - One online directory listing (Corporate gets up to 4) - Logo, up to 5 images, and business description in online directory - One promotional insert per year in the Gem newsletter ($25 for additional placements) - Monthly member meetings (Sept-May) - Bulk mail permit access - Co-op advertising opportunities - Networking with other local business owners

The chamber represents a diverse range of establishments serving the Cooper Landing area:

Recreation & Guides: - Alaska Troutfitters - Guided fishing trips and fly shop - Kenai Cache Outfitters - Largest tackle shop and fishing guide service in Cooper Landing - Salmon Run Lodge - Fishing experiences for salmon, trout, and halibut - Prospector John's - Gold prospecting excursions and gemstone mining

Lodging & Hospitality: - Gwin's Lodge - Historic roadhouse closest to Kenai River - Inn at Tern Lake - Luxury bed and breakfast - Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge - Full-service resort - Kenai River Drifters Lodge - Riverside lodging

Services & Retail: - Best Route Productions - Photography, graphic design, web design - Seramur Home Services - Property caretaking, heater sales and service - Sharon Saunders, GRI REALTOR - Real estate services - Cooper Landing Library - Community library (est. 1983) - Grizzly Ridge - Gas, lodging, and general store

Community Organizations: - Cooper Landing Community Club & Hall - Event venue for weddings, reunions, conferences - Kenai Lake Baptist Church - Sunday services - Cooper Landing Community Lutheran Church - Sunday services - St. John Neumann Catholic Church - Mass Sundays 12:30pm - Cooper Landing Senior Citizens Corporation - Senior housing - First National Bank Alaska - Banking services

Cooper Landing is centrally positioned between three major Kenai Peninsula destinations: - 2 hours south of Anchorage via Seward Highway (AK-1) - 88 miles on Seward Highway + 12 miles on Sterling Highway - 35 mph community speed limit in Cooper Landing proper - 65 mph on surrounding highways

"Home to spectacular scenery, wildlife viewing, world-class sport fishing and other outdoor pursuits, the Upper Kenai Peninsula is where Southcentral Alaskans and visitors from around the world come to play, explore and relax."

The chamber provides comprehensive destination guides covering: - Fishing - Detailed info on Kenai River sport fishing, drift boats, guides, and tackle shops - Rafting - River conditions, safety regulations, outfitter services - Wildlife - Dall sheep, mountain goats, beluga whales, salmon runs - Weather & Road Conditions - Links to Alaska 511 for current travel alerts - Trails & Hiking - Local trails and backcountry access - Weddings - Planning resources and venue information

By Car (most common): - Take Seward Highway south from Anchorage for 88 miles - Connect to Sterling Highway and travel 12 miles to Cooper Landing - Last gas station before 65+ mile gap to next town

By Small Aircraft: - Quartz Creek Airstrip: 2,200 ft runway, 466 ft elevation, no fees, no air tower - Float planes can land on Kenai Lake - Coordinates: 60.484264° N, 149.722900° W

Mailing Address: PO Box 809 17890 Sterling Highway Cooper Landing, AK 99572

Email: [email protected]

Leadership: - President: Cheryle James (Wildman's) - Vice President: Jason Lesmister (Jason's Guide Service) - Treasurer: Rose Hetrick (Inn at Tern Lake) - Secretary: Open

The chamber actively recruits board members and volunteers to support community events and tourism promotion. Monthly meetings occur September through May (summer months off).