JEDC Platinum Investors

JEDC opposes holding a constitutional convention, firmly believing that a constitutional convention is not necessary, would cause years of uncertainty, and may negatively impact Juneau. In May, the JEDC Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution in opposition to the consideration of holding a constitutional convention in our state. 

The Alaska Constitution commits the State to support public education, public health, public welfare, and the University system. The current constitutional system has been flexible, allowing cities and boroughs to merge when appropriate and allowing for classes of municipalities, including home rule municipalities. Where local government is concerned, the Alaska Constitution, as written, provides a necessary and empowering legal framework within which to exert local control and respond to resident priorities.

A constitutional convention would inject years of uncertainty into the statutory and regulatory frameworks that govern every aspect of Alaskans’ lives. Furthermore, if voters were to authorize a convention, convention delegates elected at a subsequent election would have the power to change any and all aspects of the constitution for submission to the voters. If approved, the convention is projected to cost Alaskans tens of millions of dollars. 

Alaska voters overwhelmingly rejected the call for a constitutional convention in 1972 and in successive elections held in 1982, 1992, 2002, and 2012. Vote No again! 

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The DBA is planning a Halloween Weekend of fall family fun to downtown Juneau!

October 29^th and 30^th, bring the kiddos downtown to find the pumpkins inside participating stores (or in their windows), drop off your scavenger hunt card, and be entered to win spook-tacular treats! 

Then, on Halloween, it's Kindred Post's annual Trick-or-Treating Downtown from 2-6pm, just follow the orange balloons.

Scavenger Hunt Cards can be picked up and dropped off at all participating businesses:

• Juneau's Imagination Station
• Bustin Out Boutique
• Amalga Distillery
• Cycle Alaska
• Kindred Post
• Alaska Knifework's
• Hearthside Books
• Gary's Fine Jewelry
• Annie Kaill's
• Rainy Retreat Books
• Taku Smokeries
• Wolfsong Wellness Boutique
• Resolute Boutique

Win These Great Treats: 

• Reel ‘em In! fishing game, DIY Rainbow Figures art set, Slime-fetti slim kit, a Dig A Dino Kit from Imagination Station
• A set of Rechargeable Bike Lights from Cycle Alaska
• Kids Mugs and Colorful Flasks from Gary's Fine Jewelry
• Pack of Stickers and a Treat from Annie Kaill's
• Kids Book of Your Choice from Rainy Retreat Books
• Mendenhall Glacier coloring book, Taku Jerky, Good Night World board book, and an Animal Tracks necklace from Taku Smokers
• 4 Pack of Rhubarb Soda from Amalga Distillery
• A Coloring Book from Wolfsong Wellness Boutique
• And the GRAND PRIZE... a "Singing Machine" Wi-Fi Karaoke Machine ($200 value) donated by Alaska Knifework's!

Happy Haunting!

Techstars Alaska Startup Week 2022 is November 14-18, a week filled with exciting events surrounding entrepreneurship and innovation. On Monday, November 14th from 4-5PM JEDC and the Alaska Angel Investing Conference are hosting a virtual event for entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in angel investing. Here you will learn:

• What is Angel Investing?
• Does an equity investment make sense for my business?
• How do I find investors?
• ....and more!

Hear from our outstanding panelists: Melanie Lucas-Conwell, Director of the 49th State Angel Fund, Liam Zsolt, Director of Innovation and Tech at ASRC Energy Services and active Angel Investor, and Zachary Mason, Founder and CEO of North Star Tutors and two-time Alaska Angel Investing Conference participant. We will be sharing an event link on our social channels in the coming week. Visit Techstars Startup Week Alaska to learn about other Startup Week events.

Born in Alaska and raised in the Mat-Su valley. Austin moved to Juneau to attend the University of Alaska Southeast three years ago. Austin is in his senior year of his bachelor's degree program in Human Resource Management. He previously worked for the UAS IT Helpdesk and the State of Alaska's Department of Transportation's IT department before beginning his UAS HR internship with JEDC. He is involved with the university quite a bit as the current UAS Gaming Club president, with his proud achievement of raising $300 for the Providence Children's Hospital during their 24-hour Gaming Club charity event through the Extra Life charity, as well as a part of the UAS E-sports committee of their new E-sports team The Blue Tails. He likes playing many different types of games (board games/card games/video games) and going on walks, with a more recent interest in trail walking.

FIRST Robotics competition season is fast approaching!

December 10 is FIRST Tech Challenge's competition for all of Southeast at Thunder Mountain High School (Grades 6-12).

December 17 will be the FIRST Lego League Competition (Grades 4-8) and Explore Festival (Grades 1-4) at Juneau Douglas High School. 

For these events to be a success, we need plenty of volunteers helping out. It is a great opportunity to inspire the next generation and see all the hard work they have put in over the last few months. No technical experience is needed and there are roles fitting every level of time commitment.

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