Juneau Economic Development Council NEWS | May 2023 | |
* NEW * STEM Summer Camps | | |
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Sponsor Juneau youth in exploring the world of STEM through our STEM Summer Camp programming! | Sponsor Spike Prime and Spike Essential robot kits for our local Juneau FIRST LEGO League teams! | |
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"See the Universe" Astronomy Camp (July 10–14)
Learn astronomy basics while exploring the universe using real image data and robotic telescopes. How can we do real astronomy from a cloudy place like Juneau? How do backyard telescopes work? What can we learn from modern giant telescopes or space-based telescopes?
- Students entering grades 7–9
- 9am-4pm Monday-Friday @ Marie Drake Planetarium
- Registration Opening Soon
3D Printing Intro Camp (July 17-21)
Bring your creative ideas to life with 3D design & print! Campers will use the free Tinkercad modeling software to build their design skills and learn advanced tips & tricks as they progress through 2 or more projects per day. Projects include 3D printable trinkets made from 2d images, articulated creatures, multi-part assemblies, storytelling with characters and props, and candy molds. All 3D design skill levels and experiences will be accommodated!
We will be running our 3D printers around the clock for campers to print two of their favorite designs to take home. Tinkercad is free and campers will keep all of their designs, so they can continue working on them long after camp is over and print them with any 3D printer found at school, libraries, makerspaces, or homes.
- Students entering grades 6 – 10
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday @ Thunder Mountain High School
- Camps are “Pay as you can”
3D Printing Advanced Camp (July 24-28)
Are you an intermediate or advanced modeler with an interest in robotics? Campers will 3D design in Tinkercad, 3D print, assemble, and code custom attachments for robots to score on given mission challenges. Attachments may include bumpers, kickers, robot arms and grippers powered by servo motors. Campers will learn how to download STL design files from various robot kit companies like REVrobotics.com and 3D design libraries like Thingiverse.com and Printables.com to use in their own designs. The last day of camp will include a robot tournament, where the attachments will be tested in game play. This camp is led by an experienced FIRST Tech Challenge coach and will be adapted to the interests and skills of the campers who sign up.
- Students entering grades 8 – 12
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday @ Thunder Mountain High School
- Camps are “Pay as you can”
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Pick. Click. Give.
Want to support our Alaskan FIRST and STEM programs? Remember to choose Alaska Development Corporation when you Pick. Click. Give. this year!
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XIII Juneau Maritime Festival Recap | |
Photo by: Dan Hubert/Last Frontier Aerial | |
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The 13th annual Juneau Maritime Festival was a roaring SUCCESS! We extend our heartfelt thanks to the community of Juneau for showing up in droves; supporting our record breaking 60+ local vendors; and joining in on all of the festivities!
We are pleased to announce the champions of our Maritime Competitions this year:
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Best Decorated Booth Overall- The Juno Party Animals
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Best Decorated Merchandise Booth- Mesdag Stitch
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Best Decorated Information Booth- Juneau Public Libraries
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Best Decorated Food Booth- Arctic Blast Freeze Dried Co.
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Best Decorated Kids Booth- Coast Guard Spouses Association
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Fastest Gumby Suit Donning- Norman Loff
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Fastest Crab Pot Hoist- Brad Nystrom
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Tug-O-War Champions- Coast Guard
Want to read more about the Juneau Maritime Festival? Click the link below to get Juneau Empire's recap of the day.
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Buy JMF Raffle Tickets Online!
Enter TODAY for a chance to win two (2) round-trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies!
$10.00 per ticket. Official drawing on May 22, 2023 at the JEDC offices. Need not be present to win.
Thank you to our lead JMF sponsor Alaska Airlines!
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We extend a special thanks to our sponsors for their generous support in making this event a reality!
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2024!
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Investor of the Month: University of Alaska Southeast | |
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JEDC Investor Program
The JEDC Investor Program offers comprehensive and consistent marketing. By joining the JEDC Investor Program, your organization will be recognized on all JEDC presentations, collateral materials, websites, and monthly newsletters.
Investment levels range from $650 to $10,000+ with increasing benefits.
Best of all, your investment supports economic development programming!
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Investor of the Month:
University of Alaska Southeast
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2023 UAS GRADUATES!
The University of Alaska Southeast "is committed to the success of our students, combining a high-quality educational experience with a supportive community. Take the first step towards earning your college degree at the University of Alaska Southeast".
We have students of every stripe: first-time freshmen looking for a traditional campus experience, people wanting to complete their degree with online convenience, veterans looking to transition into their next career, and many more. UAS Student Services help everyone reach their educational goals, with advising, counseling, disability services, housing referrals, tutoring, career services, and many more.
UAS, Sealaska Heritage Institute, and the Institute of American Indian Arts partner to offer an Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Northwest Coast Art. This program provides a solid foundation in the Northwest Coast arts tradition and prepares students for work as a professional artist or scholar. Students with this degree may work towards a degree in Alaska Native or Indigenous Studies, a degree in Education in order to teach Northwest Coast Arts, or participate in a transfer partnership with the Institute of American Indian Arts, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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The Local Frequency: Mar y Sol | |
Mar y Sol opened in the summer of 2017 as a food truck operation, becoming a full service restaurant in September 2018. Owned and operated by a third generation restaurateur, Mar y Sol features authentic cuisine of coastal Nayarit and the flavors of the Mexican Riviera with an Alaskan touch. All of our menu items are made from scratch including a dozen different salsas made fresh daily for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and many other menu items. We also feature a variety of weekly specials so be sure to call us at 907-500-2278 if you have questions about the menu! | |
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When you use the Local Frequency app at Mar y Sol you get:
- 1% in app cash back when you pay with Credit, Debit, or Cash
- 4% in app cash back when you pay with the Local Frequency app
- 10% cash-back between 2pm-4pm daily when you pay with the Local Frequency app.
- Spend a cumulative of $100 get $10 in-app Local Dollars back!
Download the app today and start earning cash back at your favorite local businesses. Good for you and local businesses!
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See how The Local Frequency can work with your business, create loyalty, and change customer behavior! | | |
Follow Alaska Angel Conference below for future updates! | |
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The AAC increases the number of angel investors in our statewide startup ecosystem by pairing experienced angel investors with novice investors and leading them through a structured 12-week process of identifying, filtering, selecting, and managing a group angel investment. In the process, we help nurture the companies and mentor the founders who apply for funding and award a $100k+ investment into one of the startups.
CONGRATULATIONS to this year's winner: Prismatext, a company helping people learn a new language by slowly changing the words in an e-book to the new selected language. Another big CONGRATULATIONS to Get-By for being the people's choice winner. Get-By connects formerly incarcerated and underemployed individuals with small business owners looking for employees.
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Downtown Business Association | |
We are still recruiting for the Downtown Ambassador Program! This program is made possible through an award by CBJ to the DBA (Downtown Business Association) of cruise ship passenger fees and aims to provide visitors with a welcoming and informative experience in our downtown area. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team and help us make our downtown area a warm and inviting place for tourists and locals alike. | |
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A big welcome to our new Downtown Ambassadors
Adeline, Ashlynn, Griffin, Jeff, Kim, Mircea, and Toby!
Find our crew all around downtown as they help guide visitors and promote our downtown businesses!
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JEDC encourages shopping locally and supporting local charities through the Local Change feature of the Local Frequency app.
Did you know Fred Meyer will donate to a charity of your choice when you shop with them?
Did you also know you can support STEM education in Juneau through the Alaska Development Corporation, a 501c3 Charity affiliated with JEDC? Choose Alaska Development Corporation via Fred Meyers or Local Frequency (or even your PFD via Pick Click Give) and support our wonderful Juneau programs!
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Fred Meyer offers a Community Rewards program. When you shop with your Fred Meyer's reward card they will donate to a non-profit or charity of your choice! To support STEM and FIRST Robotics, including our STEM Summer Camp programs, make sure you choose Alaska Development Corportation for your donations.
How to opt in:
- Head to fredmeyer.com
- Sign In
- Click on "My Account"
- Click on "My Community Rewards"
- Search "Alaska Development Corporation"
- Click "Enroll"
Your purchases well help donate to our wonderful Juneau programs.
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Local Change is a feature in the Local Frequency app that allows users to opt in to round up their Local Frequency purchases to donate to a non-profit of their choice.
How to opt in:
- Download the Local Frequency app.
- Go to "More"
- Click on "Setup Local Change"
- Choose "Alaska Development Program" or a local non-profit of your choice.
- Choose a round up amount.
- Start Local Change
Your purchases well help donate to our wonderful Juneau programs.
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Creating more childcare capacity in Juneau by assisting new or existing
childcare providers to access, improve or expand the physical infrastructure needed to deliver a quality childcare program to more families.
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Southeast Alaska Revolving Loan Fund | If you have a project that will create or retain jobs in Southeast Alaska, Juneau Economic Development Council could be the lender you've been looking for. | | | |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Garrett Schoenberger, Chair
Dr. Karen Carey, Vice Chair
Aaron Morrison, Treasurer
Melissa Kookesh, Secretary
Jake Carpenter
Trenton English
Marc Guevarra
Alexander Kotlarov
Raymond Paddock III
Jill Weitz
Mayor Beth Weldon
Carole Triem, CBJ Assembly Liaison
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JEDC's FIVE AREAS OF FOCUS
- Help Make Juneau a Great (Capital) City
- Strengthen Key Regional Industries
- Develop Talent
- Promote Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development
- Deliver Economic Services
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We invite you to invest in Juneau by becoming a JEDC Investor. Show your support of the work done to advance Juneau and Southeast Alaska's economy.
Supporting JEDC impacts the long-term economic success of Alaska's Capital City while creating a business climate that bolsters your business or organization.
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Brian Holst
Executive Director
Juneau Economic Development Council
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