2021 Annual Meeting - It's a Wrap! |
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Thanks to Haines, AP&T's robust broadband service, Airlift NW, and all the volunteers involved in planning and executing this event!
SEC's 2021 Blended Annual Meeting was an incredible success!
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150 In-Person Attendees
85 Virtual Attendees
30 Incredible Sponsors
53 Phenomenal Speakers and Panelists
Over $20,000 raised for the UAS Scholarship
Thank you to all who attended both virtually and in person, to Sponsors, Panelists and Speakers! Together, we will stay SoutheastStrong!
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What was with those plates? |
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This year's conference attendees made many comments on how incredible food was but were curious about the fact that such fancy food was served on paper plates!
Southeast Conference was pleased to partner with Haines Friends of Recycling to offer a zero waste event by using nearly 100% compostable and recyclable materials. The volunteers of Haines Friends of Recycling are working hard with the Chilkat Valley community to make more events Zero Waste so there is (almost) no trash sent to the landfill.
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Thank You to Haines,
SEC's Community of the Year!
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Exemplifying community resilience over the past year, and coming together, stronger then ever in the wake of natural disaster, closed borders, food and supply shortages, economic disaster, and the pandemic, its no surprise that Haines was selected to represent the region as Southeast Conference's Community of the Year! |
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SEC's Person of the Year, Karl Amylon |
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Southeast Conference honors the public service and amazing accomplishments of Ketchikan’s City Manager Karl Amylon. Karl died September 15, 2021.
Karl began working as the City Manager of Ketchikan in 1995. In 1999, he also took on the role of Ketchikan Public Utilities General Manager. From his obituary: “In his 26-year career, Ketchikan went from a lumber mill town to a world-class cruise destination. And in his last year as chief executive, he helped lead the city through a global pandemic. His accomplishments were many and varied, but he would say that his greatest accomplishment was creating a team that was dedicated to professionalism and always striving to do what was in the best interest of the community. That was always his focus and mission.”
The entire Southeast Conference community is saddened by his loss.
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Business of the Year, Ward Cove Dock Group |
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Ward Cove Dock Group, LLC is a partnership of the Spokely Family of Ketchikan (Power Systems & Supplies of Alaska LLC), and the Binkley Family of Fairbanks (Godspeed, Inc.). The dock project became operational in August of 2021, and represents a $50M investment into the community of Ketchikan. In addition to the construction of the dock, the future holds a multitude of tourism and transportation employment opportunities for the community with the development of the Mill at Ward Cove, and the Uplands renovation project. When acquired by the Spokely family in 2011, the Ward Cove industrial site was under strict control of the EPA due to its level of contamination. In the time since, the Ward Cove Dock Group has made enormous strides toward restoring the area, with a focus in ecological preservation. In 2021, the Ward Cove Dock design was awarded the Associated General Contractors of America’s National Environmental Enhancement Award, in recognition of its design’s compatibility with and protection of the environment. To further demonstrate their commitment to the community, the WCDG has taken great care to preserve the important role of Timber in the community’s history. The interior design of the facility pays homage to the history of the Mill – including pictures and testimonials from local residents, as well as a live forest inside their structure, where visitors can experience walking through the Tongass upon their arrival in Ketchikan. |
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Southeast Alaska By The Numbers 2021 |
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10th Edition: One-year Snapshot of Regional Economic & Socioeconomic Trends
The Southeast Conference annual Southeast Alaska by the Numbers report shows that Southeast Alaska has experienced dramatic declines during the pandemic, but that Southeast communities are emerging out of the 2020 collapse of the regional economy. Seafood numbers are up, a full cruise season is planned for 2022, mining wages are up by 9%, construction jobs are up for the first time in 7 years, school enrollment numbers are increasing, and health care has emerged as the region's most important private sector industry.
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AIDEA and the U.S. Export-Import Bank (are offering a webinar to raise awareness of our existing export finance programs, targeting regional development organizations, public/nonprofit agencies, and industry support organizations that regularly interact with Alaska businesses that are currently exporting their products
10:00am on October 19, 2021
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DCCED announced the Alaska ARPA Business Relief Program, open Sept. 17-Oct 19. The program is need-based targeting Alaskan businesses that have experienced a decrease of at least 50% due to the pandemic. For assistance, please contact JEDC, the program's administer at 907. 917.3720 or email ARPAGrant@jedc.org.
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The USDA launched a strategy to help support a diverse economy, enhance community resilience, and conserve natural resources in Southeast Alaska. Input on ideas for short-term investments in local communities across SE Alaska is being accepted until October 18. |
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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Be Part of the Solution!
Our membership makes up the base of the SEC Committees. Stay informed and weigh-in on the issues facing the industries that matter the most to you! By now, you should have received your FY22 Membership renewal in the mail. If you did not receive your renewal, are not a member, or have any questions, please contact info@seconference.org to learn more or visit https://www.seconference.org/membership/.
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Join the team at Southeast Conference! |
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Are you looking for a flexible, part-time job, in a laid back office with amazing co-workers where you get to promote strong economies, healthy communities and a quality environment for Southeast Alaska? Do you have good communication skills and a passion for economic development? Southeast Conference is looking to hire someone part-time to assist in the implementation of the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. Please send a letter of interest and resume to info@seconference.org
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