Registration Opening July 1st

We are busy making arrangements for our 2024 Southeast Alaska Economic Summit and 66th Annual Meeting to be held in Ketchikan this September 24-26, 2024! Regional business and community leaders will gather to develop an action plan for our economy as we rally around the theme, "Navigating the Changing Tides." We are lining up a fantastic roster of speakers that you won't want to miss!

Southeast Conference Sponsors make our Annual Meeting possible. There is still plenty of time – and lots of opportunities – to become a sponsor of Southeast Conference’s 2024 Economic Summit and 66th Annual Meeting!

Calling All UAS Supporters!

Since 1992, Southeast Conference has partnered with UAS to offer a scholarship program that supports residents of the region. Scholarship funds have been raised through an auction that is generously supported by individuals and businesses throughout Southeast and conducted each year at the Annual Membership Meeting. We are actively seeking auction items. If you are able to contribute, please let us know. Thank you in advance for helping make this event a success!

Charlie Herrington, Program Manger

As part of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster grant project, Southeast Conference has contracted with Hatch Innovation Services, a leading aquaculture consultancy firm, to create an open-source Alaska Mariculture Insights platform for seaweed and oysters.  

“The goal of the Alaska Mariculture Cluster is to grow the sector to $200 million in revenue in 20 years, with a focus on equitable distribution of ownership and impacts. The Alaska Mariculture Insights platform will provide needed information as new people, investors, and suppliers engage with this growing industry,” says Dan Lesh, deputy director of Southeast Conference. 

Over 12 action packed days, the group visited mariculture farms and facilities in Ketchikan, Craig, Naukati, Hoonah, Juneau, Seward, Homer, Halibut Cove, and Kodiak. Given the short time frame, the group couldn’t cover the entire state. The Prince William Sound region was notably missed and will be incorporated into the insights platform through virtual interviews and future visits.  Read Full Press Release Here

Southeast Conference has begun the development of a new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the region, which will guide our trajectory for the next 5 years. We depend on you, our members, to weigh in on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to our region on an industry specific level. If you would like to receive invites to a committee that you are not currently on, please email your request to office@seconference.org

 Upcoming Committee CEDS Workshops:

Energy

August 12, 1pm

Economic Development

August 19th, 2pm

Seafood & Maritime August 22, 2pm

USDA's Wholesale Markets & Facility Design

The USDA Agriculture & Marketing Service is please to announce the Wholesale Market and Facility Design program. Through this opportunity, the a design team provides technical assistance and support to stakeholders regarding the construction of new structures or the remodeling of existing ones. These facilities include wholesale markets, farmers markets, public markets, incubator kitchens, and food hubs.

AMHS Long Range Plan

AMHS is a lifeline service, an essential part of life for people and communities across Alaska, Canada, and the 'Lower 48'. Stay informed on the progress of the AMHS Long-Range Plan, as it sets out to guide the operation and management of AMHS fleet and terminal infrastructure for the next 20 years.