Juneau Economic Development Council NEWS | October 2021
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Help us support small businesses in our community by voting. Voting is live October 4-8, 2021. Visit the voting site to learn more and to vote, daily! |
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VOTE for the Local Frequency
October 4-8, Daily Entries Encouraged
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The Local Frequency has been chosen as a finalist for the FHLB Strong Communities award. The Strong Communities award was created to highlight the value that communities derive from small business and economic development projects. |
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Follow our social channels to share this voting opportunity! |
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Learn more about becoming a JEDC investor.
The Investor Program offers comprehensive and consistent marketing. By joining the JEDC Investor 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 - $7,500+ with increasing benefits.
Best of all, your investment supports economic development programming!
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Investor of the Month GCI |
The GCI GIVES Partnership
GCI giving is focused on cultural arts and innovation; education; healthy communities; youth; animals; diversity and inclusion; and public safety.
We also partner with nonprofits to provide in-kind services and tech donations and amplify these joint efforts across our social media channels to generate additional coverage and exposure. From supporting the Iditarod to the Alaska Student Activities Association, we give back to every community we serve across the state.
JEDC is proud to have GCI as an investor and their support of the FIRST LEGO Leauge as a Statewide Sponsor!
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JEDC Board of Directors Open Seats for 2022 |
Available Seats
At-Large Seats: Three, 3-Year Terms
Labor Seat: One, 1-Year Term
Deadline to Apply: October 15
Send a current CV and letter stating your interest and relevant skills to the JEDC Board of Directors to Brian Holst at bholst@jedc.org. You will also need to complete a Boards and Commissions application with CBJ found here.
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We will be recruiting four JEDC Board Members with terms starting in 2022.
JEDC Board Members are interviewed and recommended by the current JEDC Board and then appointed by the CBJ Assembly based upon their experience and expertise in fields relating to economic development, including but not limited to large and small business, entrepreneurship, mining, oceans products, tourism, research, banking and finance, engineering and construction, and government.
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State of Alaska Grant Funding AK-ARPA Travel & Business Relief Program |
The Alaska State Legislature appropriated $90 million from the State’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Covid State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) toward a tourism and business relief grant program to be administered by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). |
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The purpose of the Child Care Loan Program is to create 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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The Southeast Alaska Revolving Loan Fund was launched in 1997 to bridge the gap between what banks will finance and what the business community needs. Our goal is to provide financing for viable projects that will create and retain quality jobs and help to diversify local economies in Southeast Alaska. |
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Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy, (SASS) Initiates Action to Work with Tribes, Partners and Communities |
Provide project input before October 18! This is a OneUSDA process, with the NRCS, Rural Development, and Forest Service working together to provide recommendations to the Secretary of the USDA.
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Welcome to the 2021-2021 FIRST Robotics season! |
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The FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge seasons have launched, and teams all over Alaska are getting started in anticipation of meeting together for in-person competition this winter. It will be an exciting season, and you can be a part of it!
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FIRST® LEGO® League Coaches Needed!
Kids across the state are looking for FIRST LEGO League teams, but we need coaches in order to provide this experience for them. You don’t need experience or any special skills, just a desire to help kids participate in a potentially life-changing program and a willingness to spend some time and learn with them. We’ll provide training and resources to help you and the students to have a great experience.
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What is FIRST® LEGO® League Video
Watch to find out what FIRST LEGO League is all about.
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Check out this year's
FIRST® Tech Challenge game, FREIGHT FRENZY!
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Support the FIRST® in Alaska Program
Along with These Statewide Sponsors
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Juneau vacancy rate was 4.4% in 2020, a 1.6% percent drop compared to 2019. In 2021, it rose to 5.4%. The lack of a substantial 2021 cruise season and subsequent smaller seasonal workforce made a difference in housing demand.
New supply was also down with new housing units built in 2020 being the lowest in over 10 years and the first half of 2021 currently on track to be comparable to 2020. Another significant factor that pushed vacancy rates up was the end of the eviction moratorium, which delayed some vacancies until this year.
With daily activities returning in spite of the state of the pandemic, it is likely seasonal demand (and subsequently overall annual prices) will rise without significant changes to pandemic behavior. New dwelling units built in 2021 are on track to be the lowest in the last decade, likely pushing prices to resume their
pre-pandemic upward trajectory.
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Become a 2021 JEDC Investor |
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JEDC
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Garrett Schoenberger, Chair
Dr. Karen Carey, Vice Chair
Jake Carpenter, Treasurer
Melissa Kookesh, Secretary
Mayor Beth Weldon
Alec Mesdag
Marc Guevarra
Alexander Kotlarov
Chris Dimond
Jill Weitz
Raymond Paddock III
Maria Gladziszewski, CBJ Assembly Liaison
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JEDC Five Area's 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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