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BID OPPORTUNITY
RFP: Bear Paw Festival Vendor Management Services
The Chugiak Eagle River Chamber of Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to provide Vendor Management Services for the annual Bear Paw Festival—one of Alaska’s most popular summer community events. The selected contractor will coordinate all vendor activities, including outreach, communication, placement, compliance, and on-site support, to help ensure a safe, well-organized, and enjoyable festival experience.
This RFP outlines the full scope of work, including pre-festival planning, on-site vendor coordination, and post-event reporting. Key dates include a proposal deadline of December 5, 2025, vendor application launch on January 2, 2026, and festival dates July 8–13, 2026.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the full RFP and submit proposals that demonstrate experience, professionalism, and a commitment to supporting a positive community event. Let’s work together to deliver another successful Bear Paw Festival.
Overview
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1970 to support and advocate for their small but rapidly growing community. Today, the Chamber continues to serve the local area, part of the larger Municipality of Anchorage, and easily accessible and conveniently located between Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley.
The CERCC leads events that connect, enhance, and promote the community. From its inception, the Chamber’s mission has been to foster a sustainable and vibrant economic and civic environment.
The Chamber also operates the local visitor center, offering brochures and information on local businesses, recreation, dining, hiking, and more for both visitors and residents.
Board of Directors
The Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of no fewer than nine (9) and no more than thirteen (13) members, each representing diverse perspectives. This diversity fosters meaningful discussions among both small and large business members and organizations and ensures consideration of public and private interests.
In addition to the Board of Directors, Chamber staff actively participate in various influential committees and boards, fostering regular information exchange, advocacy, and collaboration.
Beyond the Board, there are several other ways to get involved, including volunteering or joining one of our many committees.
If you're interested, please contact the Board Chair/President at president@cer.org for more information.
Meet the Board
Executive Committee
Brendyn Shiflea - Chair
Angela Laflamme - Past Chair
Stephanie Hays - Secretary & Treasurer
At-Large
Kyle Smith
Dawn Hoxie
John Rodda
Chris Canterbury
Kaleb Baker
David Bell
Ex-Officio
Scott Myers - ANC Assembly
