Juneau Economic Development Council NEWS | January 2025 | |
Alaska Innovation Summit: The Business of AI | |
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Meet keynote speaker, Steve Brown, AI Futurist. Steve helps companies see how new technologies like generative AI, smart assistants, and digital changes will affect areas like research and development, sales, operations, and customer service. These technologies will change the way products, services, and user experiences are created.
Join us at the Alaska Innovation Summit to discover how these cutting-edge technologies like generative AI and digital transformation can impact your business, sector, and more! Don’t miss the chance to learn from experts and gain insights that can help you stay ahead in your industry. Register now to secure your spot and start innovating for the future!
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Participate in the Summit! | | |
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Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest
Hear from aspiring Alaskan entrepreneurs! Co-hosted with the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest brings together aspiring entrepreneurs who will pitch their business venture to a panel of experts, as well as the ultimate panel: Innovation Summit attendees!
Pitch contestants will have 6 minutes to pitch their business plan in front of attendees who will crowdfund a cash prize for the winner to take home.
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Innovation Shorts
Engage around original ideas and forward-thinking topics! Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative project, work, or idea with Innovation Shorts, 10-minute presentations similar to a Ted Talk.
Shorts offer conference attendees a glimpse into a host of topics that surround the larger conference theme. Each Short is just enough time to pique the attention of the audience.
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Take advantage of our flight discounts from Alaska Airlines and Hotel Discounts when you register for the Innovation Summit! Register today! | | |
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Sponsor the Summit
Hundreds of attendees and 50 presenters participate in this energetic two-day Summit. Share the benefit of promotion and coverage of the Innovation Summit: before, during, and after the event.
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FIRST in Alaska: Pick.Click.Give | | |
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Check out the FTC Weekend Results!
Throughout the state of Alaska, there were FOUR (YES, FOUR!!!!!) events that happened on January 18th! Check out how our Alaska teams did!
View the Event Results
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Thank You to our 2025 Statewide Sponsors | | |
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Join us at welcoming Alaska's legislative staff to Juneau at the Legislative Welcome on January 21st at Centennial Hall from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Light food and refreshments will be included. We are proud to be Alaska's capital city!
We hope to see you there!
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Economic Indicators: Median Sales Price, Housing | | |
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The median price of a single-family home in Juneau rose to $560,000 in 2024 following slight dip in 2023. Interested in other Juneau and Southeast Alaska economic indicators? Read the 2025 Economic Indicator Report.
The Juneau & Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators Reports are an annual publication by the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC), exploring trends in employment and earnings, demographics, education, construction, business and industry, and much more!
Read the full report and view past reports on our website.
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Southeast Regional Eldercare Coalition | | |
Our Mission:
Bringing eldercare providers from across SE Alaska together to problem solve mutual issues, share program information & be a collaborative force for change.
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We would like to extend our appreciation to Sioux Douglas and welcome to John Smith III as our new Secretary.
We would also like to thank Nikki Bass for serving on our steering commitee and welcome Wayne Stevens on the Advocacy Sub-Committee
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Join us for the Widows & Widowers Support Group | |
Sitka Eldercare Resource Fair | |
Join us for the Sitka Eldercare Resource Fair in March! The Southeast Regional Eldercare Coalition (SREC) is partnering with Sitka Tribe of Alaska Elder Coffee Time program to bring eldercare resources together in one place. We are actively looking for eldercare vendors to join us at this beneficial event. | | |
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Take our NAVI Tool Survey! | |
We are continuing to develop the NAVI Tool on our website! Your input is invaluable to us, and we want to hear from you!
The NAVI Tool's purpose is designed for navigation of the eldercare services and benefits, development of the "caregiver" workforce, and education for Southeast Alaskan Elders and their providers. The website is still under development. Visit our website today to explore the NAVI Tool.
We invite you to take a moment to provide your feedback through our online survey. Your insights will help us enhance the tool to serve our community better.
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Investor of the Month: Alaskan Airlines | |
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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 $700 to $10,000+ with increasing benefits.
Best of all, your investment supports economic development programming in Juneau and beyond!
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Alaska Airlines is more than just an airline. We're a team of people who are passionate about creating an airline people love. From our roots connecting remote villages in the state of Alaska to our global reach today, much has changed over the last 92 years. But what hasn't is our commitment to the communities we serve and our desire to deliver genuine, caring service for our guests.
In everything we do, we're guided by our five core values: own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
We're proud of our heritage and energized by our future. We can't wait to welcome you onboard and help you discover why we are more than just an airline.
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Visitor Producst Cluster Working Group (VPCWG) | | |
Join the Visitor Products Cluster Working Group! | |
Share Your Voice: Draft Assessment for Tongass Forest Plan Revision | |
The U.S. Forest Service is kicking off the New Year with an important milestone—the release of the Draft Assessment for the Tongass Forest Plan Revision. This comprehensive assessment consists of 21 Draft Assessment sections, now available for review on the Tongass National Forest - Planning
We’re raising awareness about this critical opportunity for public input, and your feedback can make a real difference in shaping the future of the Tongass National Forest. The Forest Service is specifically seeking:
- Factual corrections
- Additional data sources
- Suggestions for sub-topics
Submit your comments by February 24, 2025, via the US Forest Service NEPA Projects Home
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CBJ Open House: Huna Totem | |
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Join Huna Totem Lease Open House Meetings on
January 22 & 23
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The community is invited to join CBJ at two open house meetings to discuss a proposed Huna Totem tidelands lease. The meetings will take place in the Assembly Chambers on Wednesday, January 22, from 4 PM – 7 PM and on Thursday, January 23, from 11 AM – 2 PM.
Members of the community are encouraged to stop by at any time during meeting hours to discuss the lease and share their thoughts with CBJ.
Huna Totem Corporation is proposing to develop a cruise ship dock and mixed-use development in downtown Juneau on the lot traditionally known as the “subport,” near Egan Drive and Whittier Street. The meetings will solicit input on elements of a proposed lease for the adjacent tidelands. The CBJ Assembly will eventually vote to approve or deny this lease, and that vote will be CBJ’s ultimate approval or denial of the proposed development.
The open house meetings will focus on sharing information about the proposal and soliciting ideas from the public on how the development, if approved, could support community needs.
The public is welcome to share additional feedback with the Assembly via email at borough.assembly@juneau.gov.
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Invest in Juneau in 2025! | |
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The JEDC Investor Program is specifically designed to engage businesses and organizations who support economic development in Juneau. With our comprehensive and consistent marketing, you will be recognized on all JEDC presentations, websites, newsletters, and collateral materials, as well as gain access to exclusive news and events and other sponsorship opportunities. Investment levels range from $700 to $10,000+ with increasing benefits. We’re pleased to offer improved benefits in 2025, including increased recognition, event access, and an exclusive JEDC Investor newsletter! Packaging is customizable, and we look forward to connecting with you to discuss your goals so you get the most return on your investment!
Please consider investing today by visiting JEDC.org/invest! You will join an outstanding group of business and industry leaders who support JEDC's work and believe in Juneau's future.
Any questions or concerns, or want to learn more? Please don't hesitate to contact our Investor Support Team at invest@jedc.org or 907-523-2326.
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Mar y Sol: Winter Offer
Mar y Sol is a Mexican restaurant located downtown next to the Foodland IGA. Owned and operated by a third generation restaurateur, Mar y Sol features authentic cuisine of coastal Nayarit and the Flavors of the Mexican Rivera with an Alaskan touch.
Get 15% back at Mar y Sol when you pay with the app Mondays and Saturdays from 11am - 4:30pm!
Get $10 back when you spend $100!
To view the full list of businesses that participate in the program download the FREE app and filter the business list by "Accepts Local Dollars".
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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 and support 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 Corporation for your donations.
How to opt in:
- Visit www.fredmeyer.com.
- Sign in or create an account.
- Click on "My Account".
- Click on "My Community Rewards".
- Search for "Alaska Development Corporation". Or your favorite Alaska non-profit!
- 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
Chancellor Aparna Palmer, Vice-Chair
Aaron Morrison, Treasurer
Melissa Kookesh, Secretary
Trenton English
Marc Guevarra
Alexander Kotlarov
Brian Kleinhenz
Jill Weitz
Todd Schur
Mayor Beth Weldon
Greg Smith, 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
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Juneau Economic Development Council
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