Why Shopping Local Matters to Palmer
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Why Shopping Local Matters to Palmer
September 8, 2026 | Chamber on the Air
Shopping local is about more than where we spend our money. It's about supporting the businesses that help make Palmer the community we love.
Join Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelley Shoemake and Big Cabbage Radio host Mike Chmielewski as they discuss why supporting local businesses matters to everyone. From creating jobs and keeping dollars circulating in our local economy to supporting community events, youth programs, and nonprofits, our local businesses play an important role in Palmer's success.
Discover how even small changes in where we shop can make a big difference in keeping Palmer's business community strong and thriving.
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October 13, 2026 | Chamber on the Air Fall is a busy time in Palmer, and the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce has plenty of exciting events coming up! Join Big Cabbage Radio host Mike Chmielewski and Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelley Shoemake as they talk about three of Palmer's favorite community traditions: Trick or Treat Street, Shop Palmer, and Colony Christmas. From a fun-filled Halloween evening in downtown Palmer to encouraging everyone to shop local during the holiday season and celebrating the magic of Colony Christmas, hear what's planned, how local businesses are getting involved, and how these events bring our community together. Listen to the conversation on Big Cabbage Radio!
Working Together for Palmer: The Chamber & the City August 11, 2026 | Chamber on the Air A strong community starts with working together. The Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce and the City of Palmer each play an important role in supporting local businesses and helping our community thrive. Join Big Cabbage Radio host Mike Chmielewski as he sits down with Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelley Shoemake and Palmer Mayor Jim Cooper to discuss the partnership between the Chamber and the City, their shared commitment to our community, and how working together helps make Palmer “Alaska at Its Best.” Listen to the conversation on Big Cabbage Radio!
