Join fellow Innovators on February 28 & 29 in Juneau! 

Organized by the Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC), the Innovation Summit attracts entrepreneurs, business leaders, industry experts, policymakers, researchers, and change agents from Alaska and across the country. Join us for two engaging days of mainstage speakers, Deep Dive workshops, thirty Innovation Shorts presentations, a Pitch Contest featuring a cash award for aspiring entrepreneurs, informative tours, a celebration of Alaskan Innovators, and multiple opportunities to connect with like-minded colleagues. 

This year, attendees can choose from various tracks, including the exploration of cruise industry research emphasizing balanced perspectives; the role of outdoor recreation in Alaska’s economy; and the upcoming Tongass Forest Plan Revision. In addition to gaining timely and relevant knowledge, attendees can expect to have meaningful discussions, experiment with Scenario Planning as a strategic approach, and enjoy many networking experiences. These takeaways will allow for immediate application in the near term at home. 

Critical decisions made by our business leaders and policymakers of today will markedly define the economic health and vitality of Alaska’s tomorrow. By delving deeper into the factors that fuel our core economic engines, Innovation Summit attendees will purposefully envision possible futures designed to inspire prosperity and innovation across our region and the state. Please join us! 

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A Better Gift Card

Why do we think this card is better? Because it can be spent like cash at any of our local member businesses AND you earn cash-back onto the card with your purchases! Once you've spent your Local Gift Card, the same card can be RE-LOADED on the website, or linked and re-loaded in the app.

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Check out all of our amazing Alaska robotics teams participating in our FIRST Raffle. Join us in supporting FIRST in Alaska for a chance to win amazing prizes! Our mission is to inspire and empower young minds to become future science and technology leaders. Through engaging mentor-based programs, we help them develop essential skills in science, engineering, and technology, while fostering qualities like innovation, self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

If you'd like to connect with a local team selling tickets, please reach out to Alyson at acooper@jedc.org. To show your support for the FIRST in Alaska program or to help support the Bristol Bay Team Travel Fund, you can purchase a $10 raffle ticket at www.jedc.org/firstinalaska/raffle/.

• 1st Prize - Two (2) round trip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies. 
• 2nd Prize - $2,000 scholarship fund from Alaska 529 to be given to a child (14 or younger) of your choice. 
• 3rd Prize - GCI Tech Bundle with an iPad Pro and Airpods. 

Thank you to our generous sponsors Alaska Airlines, Alaska 529, and GCI for supporting Alaska's youth robotics programs and making STEM education more accessible throughout our state.

JEDC thanks the strong corporate sponsorship of Alaska Airlines, Alaska529, and GCI, and the many volunteers that allow this program to reach communities and schools throughout Alaska.

Check out the 2023 edition of our Juneau and Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators Report exploring trends in employment and earnings, demographics, education, construction, business and industry, and more!

According to the State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Juneau's age groups are shifting. The number of younger individuals is decreasing, while there is an increase in our elderly population.

Additionally, the birth rate in Juneau is declining, and there is a lack of sufficient migration to offset this decline. Thus, we are seeing a projected slow decline in Juneau's population.

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The annual Gallery Walk is back!

When: December 1st, 2023

Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us downtown for December’s First Friday. Enjoy pictures with Santa, trolley rides complimentary by Juneau Whale Watch, and more festive fun! We are currently looking for interested vendors, holiday performers, and some Santa’s Helpers (volunteers).

In celebration of the holiday season, paid parking downtown will not be enforced during the 2023 Gallery Walk. Enforcement will end at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1st. Read the full PSA here.

The Senior Regional Eldercare Coalition (SREC) is made of eldercare providers from across Southeast Alaska who have joined together to problem solve mutual issues, share information, and be a collaborative catalyst for change in the realm of eldercare services to support older adults in maintaining their independence at home for as long as possible.

JOB OPENINGS

• Client Navigator
• Recruiter
• Training Coordinator

Program Update

The Southeast Eldercare Coalition has successfully secured the lease for the Teal Street Center and are currently in the process of setting up an office space. The Steering Committee Retreat last week was a great success. Looking ahead, we are planning to host a regional eldercare Summit in the Fall of 2024.

Additionally, the Southeast Regional Eldercare Coalition (SREC) has several job postings available through the Juneau Economic Development Council.

We are also excited to share that Path Academy, a part of SREC, has recently completed their first successful program with 6 students. These students have already been hired in various capacities within our community.

We would like to extend an invitation to those who are interested to join us for our monthly Zoom meeting. It will provide an excellent opportunity to meet others providing services to elders, exchange ideas, and collaborate on initiatives. Meetings are held the first Friday of each month at 8:30 AM. Contact Tonya below for more details.

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 (or even your PFD via Pick Click Give) and support our wonderful Juneau programs!

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