Juneau Economic Development Council NEWS | February 2022
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2022 Innovation Summit
Date: March 16-17
Location: In-Person at Centennial Hall, Juneau, Alaska
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JEDC’s Annual Innovation Summit is taking place in beautiful downtown Juneau in March.
Join us at Centennial Hall for a diverse array of talks, performances, and experiences designed to foster relationships and inspire new perspectives.
We will be exploring the intersection of innovation, talent and economic development by taking a deeper look through the lens of Alaska's unique local economies.
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Forward-thinking topics and endeavors related to the 2022 Theme: Talent Transformation in a Dynamic Economy
Showcase an original idea through 10-minute “Innovation Shorts” presentations. Offer conference attendees a glimpse into a host of topics that surround the larger conference theme: Talent Transformation in a Dynamic Economy.
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5 Entrepreneurs
5 Minutes
Expert Panel
Crowdfunding
Alaska Airlines Innovation Summit Pitch Contest, co-hosted with the Juneau Chamber of Commerce
Pitch contestants will have five minutes to pitch their business plan in front of Summit attendees who will crowdfund a cash prize for the winner to take home at the end of the session.
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Deadline to apply for Innovation Shorts and Pitch Contest
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
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2022 JEDC INVESTOR PROGRAM |
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Our Investor Program offers comprehensive and consistent marketing. By joining the program, your organization will be recognized as a JEDC sponsor in presentations, JEDC collateral materials, JEDC website, and monthly newsletters.
Investment levels range from $650 - $10,000+ with increasing benefits.
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JEDC is a private, non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to help strengthen and grow Juneau and Southeast Alaska's economy. All day, every day, the economy is our focus, and we pride ourselves on our ability to respond quickly to the needs of Juneau and the region. Our investors allow us to proactively support the businesses and organizations that make Juneau a great place to live and work. |
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As the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic fallout has affected every corner of our community, JEDC has stepped up to the challenge to help Juneau and our State while continuing work on our core areas of focus: help make Juneau a great (capital) city; strengthen key regional industries; promote entrepreneurship and small business; develop talent; and deliver core economic development services. |
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Take a look at just a few of the many assets that we are proud of and continue to develop as part of our core areas of focus. |
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Attracting Individuals to Live & Work in Juneau, Alaska |
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Developing Talent Statewide |
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Local Frequency
Introducing Group Hub Rewards
What is a group hub?
A Group Hub offer is when two or more Local Frequency businesses join together to promote an offer to incentivize shopping at all participating locations.
Example: “Make a purchase at Coppa and get 10% back on your next purchase at Devils Club.” Businesses choose how to split the cost of the offer.
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Local Change
Support Juneau Non-Profits
When you use Local Frequency you not only support local business, you can give locally too. Use the in-app feature called Local Change to "round-up" your purchase and donate to your favorite non-profit. Discover participating non-profits and set up Local Change through the settings of your app. Details on how to set up Local Change can be found on our Instagram Page!
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We send a special welcome to our newest non-profit, Juneau Animal Rescue, we are glad to have you on the app! |
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Are you a local or independent business?
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SEABIA Builders Choice Awards Deadline Extended |
The Southeast Alaska Building Industry Association (SEABIA) is extending the application deadline for the 2nd Annual Builders Choice Awards! The deadline to apply is now February 28, 2022.
This award program was created to show the beautiful work of our local home builders and contractors in Juneau. This year's categories include: “Remodel of the Year” and “Best New Build”. Members of the public are welcome to nominate a licensed contractor they hired for a project that was completed in 2021.
*Only licensed contractors qualify to apply or receive nomination. SEABIA membership is NOT a requirement to apply or receive nomination.
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We’re delighted to announce that JEDC, with support from the City and Borough of Juneau, has joined the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program! Developed by the National League of Cities, CIE provides resources and technical support to member cities to create the right policies, programs, and practices that drive inclusive, entrepreneurship-led economic growth in their community. |
Juneau Maritime Festival
Save the Date: May 7, 2022
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We are looking forward to seeing Downtown Juneau on the Docks! An event made possible by our community and industry. |
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Southeast Eldercare Coalition |
JEDC is working with the Juneau Commission on Aging as they establish a regional Southeast Eldercare Coalition. Their goal is to bring eldercare providers from across Southeast together to identify and solve mutual issues, share program information, and be a collaborative force for change.
Are you interested in joining the next meeting? Email our program lead Robyn Mesdag for details. rmesdag@jedc.org
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AmeriCorps - Community Connections Coordinator
Work with a wide range of community partners to provide timely, relevant information and fun, enriching activities for families and children. Work with the Executive Director and the Community Support Team.
Read more
my.americorps.gov
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Juneau Jazz & Classics - Operations Assistant
Seeking an Operations Assistant to facilitate event planning and logistics as well as provide administrative support for annual business.
Read more
www.jazzandclassics.org
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SEARHC - Director of Marketing and Communications
The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the implementation of the marketing and communications strategy for SEARCH as it is established by the SVP, Chief Operations Officer and Senior Leadership.
Read more
www.linkedin.com
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Follow & Share the Juneau Works Facebook Page! |
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FIRST LEGO League & FIRST Tech Challenge |
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Alaska’s 2021-2022 CARGO CONNECT FIRST LEGO League season has concluded! |
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We held five live Qualifiers around the state and one remote Qualifier for teams that weren’t able to participate in an in-person Qualifier.
Twenty-five teams were able to compete in our scaled down, but in-person Alaska Robot Rendezvous Championship Tournament in Anchorage on Saturday, February 5.
Gadget Girls from Fairbanks will be representing Alaska at the World Festival in Houston April 20-23.
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Our FREIGHT FRENZY FIRST Tech Challenge season is almost done. We have held two League Meets, four live Qualifiers, and a remote Qualifier.
Teams that qualified for the State Championship will meet in Palmer February 25-26 at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. From there, two teams will advance to the World Festival in Houston.
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Summer Camp Planning is Underway! |
Stay tuned for information about our summer camps, and contact us if you are interested in being a sponsor! |
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FIRST® in Alaska Raffle is live!
Purchase a ticket or multiple tickets for $10 and enter to win Alaska Airlines Tickets, provided by Alaska Airlines or an Apple Watch provided by GCI. The raffle support the FIRST in Alaska teams statewide.
Want to enter to win?! Contact Alyson Cooper at acooper@jedc.org to get connected with a team that is in your region of the state. |
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Support the FIRST® in Alaska Program
Along with These Statewide Sponsors
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Indicator of the Month: Base Student Allocation |
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Source: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
The Base Student Allocation (BSA) is the foundation for the formula the State of Alaska uses to fund K-12 education. The BSA has had slight increases in 3 of the past 10 years: +$150 in 2015, +$50 in 2016, and +$50 in 2017. The BSA has been unchanged since 2017 and is currently $5,930. The value of the BSA can only be changed through legislation and is not currently set to be automatically adjusted with inflation. In fact, despite the three nominal increases in the past 10 years, the inflation-adjusted value of the BSA has decreased every year in the past 10 years. The difference between the nominal BSA and inflation-adjusted BSA for 2021 is about $1,015 in 2012 dollars.
In addition to the BSA, state and local governments can give additional funds to school districts. The legislature has the power to provide one-time funding to supplement the formula funds. Alaska’s school districts have received one-time, supplemental funding six out of the last 10 years. School districts did not receive supplemental funding from 2016 to 2018, and 2021. Local governments can provide additional funds up to either a 2 mill equivalent of the full and true value of the taxable real and personal property in the district or 23% of their Basic Need, whichever is higher. These additional funds described are exclusive of funds used to fill the Basic Need for school districts.
BSA is multiplied by the Adjusted Average Daily Membership (an attendance sample done in October that is then adjusted for factors such as school size, student special needs, and district cost differences) to calculate Basic Need for each district. Organized boroughs and municipalities are required to contribute at least 2.65 mills on the full and true value of the taxable real and personal property in the district (not to exceed 45% of Basic Need) to fund their district’s Basic Need. Federal aid is also used to fund the school district’s Basic Need. Once local and federal funds are applied, the remainder of the Basic Need for each district is funded by the State of Alaska.
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Creating 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.
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Southeast Alaska Revolving Loan |
If you have a project that will create or retain jobs in Southeast Alaska, Juneau Economic Development Council could be the lender you've been looking for. |
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JEDC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Garrett Schoenberger, Chair
Dr. Karen Carey, Vice Chair
Jake Carpenter, Treasurer
Melissa Kookesh, Secretary
Aaron Morrison
Rodney Hesson
Marc Guevarra
Alexander Kotlarov
Jill Weitz
Raymond Paddock III
Mayor Beth Weldon
Michelle Bonnet Hale, CBJ Assembly Liaison
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JEDC Five Areas of Focus
- Help Make Juneau a Great (Capital) City
- Strengthen Key Regional Industries
- Develop Talent
- Promote Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development
- Deliver Economic Services
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We invite you to invest in Juneau by becoming a JEDC Investor. Show your support of the work done to advance Juneau and Southeast Alaska's economy.
Supporting JEDC impacts the long-term economic success of Alaska's Capital City while creating a business climate that bolsters your business or organization.
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Juneau Economic Development Council
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