Thank You to all our Sitka partners for making

this year's Annual meeting a historic success!

Over 250 In-Person Attendees

35 Incredible Sponsors

90 Phenomenal Speakers and Panelists

Over $60,000 raised for the UAS Scholarship Fund

Thank you to all who attended the conference, to Sponsors, Auction Donators, Panelists and Speakers! Together, you are Being the Compass and Leading the Way!

Sitka rolled out the red carpet for Southeast Conference attendees from the epic music, weather, and entertainment at Halibut Point Cruise Ship Terminal Community Night, to the incredible food, and the use of beautiful Harrigan Centennial Hall! We couldn't be more grateful for all our partners and volunteers who made this year's conference the best yet!

Special thank you to the City and Borough of Sitka, Sitka Chamber of Commerce, Visit Sitka, Sitka Economic Development Corporation, Radio Shack, and Halibut Point.

This year, our region had so much to celebrate! Southeast Conference was pleased to recognize several contributions including:

Skagway

Community of the Year

Tlingit & Haida

Business/Economic Development

Business of the year

Julie Decker

Person of the Year

Patti Mackey

Lifetime Achievement Award

Dennis Watson

Outstanding Lifetime Service

Southeast Alaska is experiencing an economic comeback. Business leaders are reporting the best business climate since business climate surveying began. Substantial federal investments paved the way for development or rehabilitation of roads, bridges, airports, broadband, harbors, and recreational facilities, generating jobs and much needed community improvements.

We think it's safe to say, this year's banquet and auction fundraiser was the best event yet! Not only did Visit Sitka take the party to a whole new level with an incredible pirate theme, our members stepped up the donations including 4 first class Alaska Airlines tickets, Vehicle Transportation from Seattle to Southeast on AML, 2 tickets on a Royal Caribbean Cruise and the incredible voice of Spruce Root's Brooke Leslie, just to name a few! We challenged our members to beat last year's UAS scholarship fundraising total. They did not disappoint, raising over $60,000 for Southeast Alaska's UAS students! AMAZING!

On behalf of the University of Alaska Southeast and the students it serves, thank YOU for your generosity! (Did we mention that our members are the best?!)

Southeast Conference is hiring for two positions: Energy Coordinator and Transportation and Special Projects Coordinator. We are looking for applicants with knowledge of the regional needs and unique challenges associated with each industry. If you know of anyone fitting this description, please pass on the linked job descriptions and encourage them to apply! Questions and resumes can be directed to Robert@seconference.org. Positions will remain open until filled.

We can't wait to see you again! Be sure to Save the Date for our next event:

Mid-Session

Summit

Feb 6-8, Juneau, AK