The Greater Soldotna Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly luncheon meeting at noon Aug. 12 at the Riverside House, 44611 Sterling Highway. The program features Cheryl Frasca, director of the state budget office. She is scheduled to speak on recent budget issues. The cost is $10. For more information, call 907-262-9814.

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly General Membership Luncheon at noon Aug. 12 at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel, 813 Nobel St. The program features John Torgerson with the division of agriculture. Lunch is $12.25 and the program is free. For more information, call 907-452-1105.

The Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly Must Be Tuesday luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Mat-Su Resort, 1850 Bogard Road. The program features Steve Denton, vice president of business development with Usibelli Coal Mine in Healy, speaking about the Emma Creek Energy Project. The spotlight is on Gardiner Business Support Services and sponsor recognition for the Fourth of July Independence Festival. Greeters are Fred Schwaderer of USKH and Leslie Schwaderer of Larsen Chiropractic. Program fees are $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers with optional lunch available. For more information, call the chamber offices at 907-376-1299.

The Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce holds its weekly meeting at noon Aug. 13 at the Dockside Diner, 1287 Tongass Ave. No topic has been announced. Cost of the luncheon is $12 for chamber members and $14 for nonmembers. For more information, call 907-225-3184.