Alaska State Chamber of Commerce

Anchorage, AK · Founded 1953

Statewide business advocacy organization promoting economic growth and policy development in Alaska

Primary audience
Businesses
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Kati Capozzi
Website Contact

About Organization

Alaska State Chamber of Commerce drives positive change for Alaska's business environment through leadership, advocacy, connectivity, and member support services. Founded in 1953 and based in Anchorage, AK, the chamber operates with $947,100 in annual revenue and 6 employees serving businesses throughout the state.

What They Focus On

Community Support

Strengthens communities through direct services, resources, and capacity-building initiatives.

Policy Advocacy

Advances systemic change through research, policy analysis, and strategic advocacy efforts.

Program Delivery

Implements evidence-based programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes and community impact.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$947K

+27.1% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$908K

+16.1% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$998K

+34.6% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

6

+20% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $947,099 $907,610 $998,236 6
2022 $745,152 $781,593 $741,481 5
2020 $4,067,823 $3,829,293 $692,963 9
2019 $851,335 $900,259 $560,773 11
2018 $936,263 $961,253 $585,810 6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community needs through data analysis and stakeholder engagement to inform program design.

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based programs and services tailored to address identified needs and achieve measurable outcomes.

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through trained staff and partners to ensure quality service delivery and participant engagement.

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Measures program effectiveness and collects feedback to continuously improve services and demonstrate results.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Alaska State Chamber of Commerce

Grants To Raise Awareness For Local Childcare Chal

Provides grants to raise awareness for local childcare chal designed to support organizational goals and deliver measurable community impact.

Advocacy And Policy

Advances policy priorities through strategic advocacy, coalition building, and engagement with decision makers.

Member Services

Delivers benefits, resources, and support services exclusively designed for organizational members and stakeholders.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Alaska State Chamber of Commerce.

Kati Capozzi

Kati Capozzi

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $156,000

Kati Capozzi has served as the President and CEO of the Alaska Chamber since April 2019. Her previous roles include campaign manager for Stand for Alaska, communications director at the Resource Development Council, and special projects manager at the Alaska Oil and Gas Association.

April Cooley

April Cooley

Contract Bookkeeper - in the office one day a week

April Cooley was transplanted in Anchorage in 2003, shortly after receiving her B.S. in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Accounting, from Oregon State University. April founded Cooley Tax & Accounting, Inc in 2013, a home based business, in an effort to spend more time with her husband and three children. She enjoys being part of the small business community in Anchorage, which represents the greater part of her client base. April considers Alaska home, where she enjoys spending as much time on the mountains and trails, by bike, foot, snowboard and ski.

Lydia Haigh

Lydia Haigh

Director of Membership & Revenue

Lydia Haigh joined the Alaska Chamber as the Membership and Office Manager in October 2023. Haigh made her way to Alaska in 2012, her professional background is rich and diverse, encompassing experiences in communications, marketing, and process management. Haigh holds a BS in Business, specializing in Marketing.

Kari Nore

Kari Nore

Director of External Affairs

Kari Nore joined the Alaska Chamber as the Director of External Affairs, in March of 2023. Prior to the Chamber, Nore served as Project Manager at the Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc. for over two and a half years. She spent almost 6 years working in the Alaska State Legislature, advancing from the front desk scheduler to a senior staff position in the Senate President’s Office. 

HC

Heather Cavanaugh

Executive Commi
1 hrs/week
JS

John Sims

Chairman
1 hrs/week
KH

Karl Heinz

Executive Commi
1 hrs/week
KR

Kim Reitmeier

Executive Commi
1 hrs/week
LM

Laura McDonnell

Executive Commi
1 hrs/week
MS

Mike Satre

Chairman
1 hrs/week
SW

Sinclair Wilt

Executive Commi
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1953

Organization Founded

1953

Established to serve community needs and advance organizational mission.

2020

Program Expansion

2020

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery and broadened community reach through strategic initiatives.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AT
Abby Twyman Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AC
Abe Chapa Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Alex Hofeling Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AH
Allen Hippler Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AD
Art Dahlin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Brendyn Shiflea Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Brent A Fisher Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BA
Bridget Anderson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Caroline Schultz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Casey Sullivan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CT
Christy Terry Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Clayton Beethe Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CB
Cory Baggen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Crystal Collier Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dan McCue Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DR
Deenie Robertson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DL
Dena Lythgoe Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DP
Dinah Pearson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DG
Drew Green Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Elizabeth Hall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EH
Elizabeth Hensley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EF
Emily Ford Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HI
Hal Ingalls Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
HM
Holly Meyer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JW
Jack Wilbur Jr Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jason Custer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jeff Sanford Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Joe Balash Incoming Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JH
Jordan Heckley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Julie Bonney Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KE
Kara Edwards Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Karen Matthias Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kelly Ward Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kelsey McLeod Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KJ
Krag Johnsen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kristina Woolston Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Lisa Cassino Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Lisa Kruse Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
LS
Lynne Seville Secretary/Treas 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Mary Ann Pease Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MD
Michael Daniel Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mike Heatwole Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NJ
Nancy Johnson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
NV
Natasha von Imhof Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
PC
Patrick Cotter Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Ralph Samuels Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RZ
Ralph Zimin Board Member
RS
Renee Schofield Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rick Meidel Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RS
Rick Solie Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rob McKinney Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RF
Robert Foxley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Roy J Tansy Jr Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Sam Mazzeo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Sarah Erkmann Ward Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SO
Sarah Obed Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Scott Habberstad Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Shannon Carroll Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Shauna Hegna Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SL
Sherman Leifer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Stacey Simmons Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Susie Saloka Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TL
Tanya Lautaret Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Thomas Soderholm Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Tim Sullivan Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TT
Tim Thompson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Todd Griffith Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TC
Travis Clark Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WH
Wendell Harren Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
WL
Wendy Lindskoog Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$179K

Highest Paid

$179K

Kati Capozzi

Compensated Officers

1

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kati Capozzi President And C $156,000 $23,244 $179,244 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$79K

Total Forgiven

$80K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

4

Loan Details 1 loan

$79,363
Forgiven
Forgiven: $79,794 100%
Approved Feb 19, 2021
Lender Northrim Bank
Jobs Reported 4
Forgiven On Sep 13, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$12K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
UC
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
$12K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Alaska State Chamber of Commerce

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(907) 278-2739 (907) 278-2722

Social

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2550 Denali Street 530 Anchorage, AK 99503