JEDC News, October 2019

2019 Juneau & Southeast Alaska
Economic Indicators Report

	The 2019 Edition of the Juneau & Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators is produced by the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) with support from the City and Borough of Juneau and corporate partners. Through this and other research publications, JEDC hopes to increase understanding of our local economy. Visit our website to download the full report.

SouthEast Exchange

IDEAS | KNOWLEDGE | EXPERIENCE

SouthEast Exchange is a group of

teachers and community members working to create real life connections

in the classroom.

Event Tonight

S.E.E. 2019

Make Teacher/Community Member Connections & Learn Artful Teaching Strategies

When: Thursday, October 24, 2019

5PM - 7PM

Where: JACC

RSVP for the Event

Free Food, Beer & Prizes!

Childcare Loan Program

The Childcare Loan program was created with support from CBJ to generate 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.

Loan Program Details:

Childcare provider must be licensed by the State of Alaska and offer full time care (at least 30 hours per week).

Use of funds: Loan proceeds can be used to hire additional staff, assist with rent payments, purchase FF&E (furniture, fixtures and equipment), classroom supplies and materials, pay for modifications, major renovations, and expansions. Equipment purchases or upgrades that enhance the quality of services delivered are also eligible. Priority will be given to start-up childcare programs and existing programs that demonstrate increased capacity through the loan.

More Details

2020 Senior Survey

Are you 55 or older?

Take the Survey

The Juneau Commission on Aging (JCOA), in conjunction with the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), is conducting a survey of area residents to help local officials and care providers gain a better sense of what is needed for Juneau's population to age in place.

If you are 55 or older, now is your opportunity to influence what services could be available to you when you need them.

Some of these questions are the same as in previous surveys, for comparison purposes. Some questions are new to reflect changes in CBJ demographics and services. Your participation now will help make a positive difference in our future.

Thank you for taking 10 - 15 minutes to complete our survey.

Free workshops available for those interested in angel investing

and the Alaska Angel Conference 2020

October 30 at 5:30 PM	Pitch Deconstruction	J oe Morrison of 49 SAF will presents an interactive workshop where entrepreneurs will pitch a panel of straight shooting investors. Morrison will walk through a process to help entrepreneurs experience the differences between what they say and what investors hear.
November 6 at 5:30 PM	Term Sheets	The term sheet is an agreement between a lead investor and the company. In this session we will walk through the important components with a focus on understanding the key concepts and new vocabulary contained in term sheets.

In Memory of Woodie Flowers

Co-Founder of FIRST & father of Gracious Professionalism

We are saddened by the news of the recent passing of Woodie Flowers, Co-Founder of FIRST and father of Gracious Professionalism.

He was the consummate mentor and inspired all of us to do better and to be better. Woodie's speech at his induction to the STEM Hall of Fame in 2017 captures his passion well and we share it here in the hopes that each of us can incorporate his philosophy into our own lives and pay it forward just as he would have.

Listen to Woodie's speech at his induction to the STEM Hall of Fame in 2017

JEDC Board of Directors

Open Seats

Application Deadline November 1, 2019

3 Open Seats

(including one Organized Labor Seat)

Appointed for 3 years starting
on/about December 2019.

Steps to Apply

1. Submit an Application

2. Send a Letter of interest to the
JEDC Board of Directors

3. Send both documents to the
City Clerk or JEDC

4. Interested Candidates to Interview

11/6/2019

The Juneau Economic Development Council has openings, annually , to serve on its Board of Directors.

JEDC Board members are recommended to the CBJ Assembly by the current JEDC Board and then appointed by the CBJ Assembly based upon their experience and expertise in areas relating to economic development and our local economy.

Interested parties should complete an application AND a letter of interest directed to the JEDC Board of Directors that briefly describes your qualifications and/or interest in serving on the JEDC Board of Directors. One of the three open seats is designated for Organized Labor. If you are interested in being considered for the Labor Seat, please indicate that in your application.

Direct questions to JEDC Executive Director, Brian Holst, [email protected], or call 523-2333 for more information.

Deadline for applying is Friday, November 1, 2019.

Interested candidates should plan on participating in interviews with current members of the JEDC Board on November 6, 2019 between 12PM - 2PM.

Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association Raffle

SEABIA Raffle

Entry Open Until

November 1, 2019

$20 / Ticket

To contact SEABIA regarding the raffle call
(907) 523-2329 or send us an email at [email protected].

Support your Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association by entering for your chance to win a brand new Honda Rancher from Mendenhall Auto Center!

Thank you to Cornerstone Home Lending, Mendenhall Auto, Southeast Alaska Real Estate, and VRB Construction for sponsoring this year's raffle!

Indicator of the Month

Juneau's Per Capita Personal Income Ranks Fifth Statewide

Per capita personal income is calculated as the total personal income of all residents in a community divided by the total population. It is an indicator of the economic well-being of the community. In 2017 (the most current year for which data is available), Juneau's per capita personal income of $66,367 was 16 percent above the state average and 28 percent above the national average, indicating a relatively affluent community. Regionally, only Skagway enjoyed a higher average per capita income in 2017 than Juneau, and statewide only three communities had a higher per capita income.

Alaska's per capita income of $57,179 put us in tenth place among all states in 2017.

Become a JEDC Investor

To learn more about our investor program, please visit

www.JEDC.org/investors

or send an email to Robyn

We invite you to invest in Juneau by becoming a JEDC Investor. Show your support of the work we do to advance Juneau and Southeast's economy.

By supporting JEDC you are supporting the long-term economic success of Alaska's capital city, and creating a business climate that in turn supports your business or organization.