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Every year, the Innovation Summit brings fresh perspectives and tools to help you excel in your work. In 2024, discover how Scenario Thinking can help your business, community, region, and our State to anticipate and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Join JEDC and your fellow Innovators on February 28 & 29 in Charting a Course for the Future We Want!

This year, attendees will once again experience the annual Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest, Innovation Shorts, and Innovation Tours; learn from Main Stage experts; take Deep Dives into relevant content; and meet and engage with talented business and thought leaders from across Alaska.

Deep Dives this year will offer the opportunity to choose from various perspectives to consider future Scenarios that will impact people and businesses in Alaska. We are going to consider various drivers of future change, with an intentional focus on Recreation, including the exploration of cruise industry impact research; the role of outdoor recreation in Alaska’s economy; and the upcoming Tongass Forest Plan Revision.

Attendees can expect to experiment with Scenario Thinking as a strategic approach to their respective sectors and learn how to both create scenarios and how to use them to navigate our future. 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. 

Please check out our new, and yes, innovative pricing structure! We want you to attend and make it easier than ever. Please join us!

Engage around original ideas and forward-thinking topics!

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your innovative project, work, or idea with Innovation Shorts, 10-minute presentations. Shorts offer conference attendees a glimpse into a host of topics that surround the larger conference theme. Each Short is just enough time to pique the attention of the audience.

We are seeking thirty (30) presenters to showcase their original ideas at the 2024 Innovation Summit! Shorts presenters gain experience speaking publicly on their chosen topic while growing their network and creating buzz. Presentations may involve a deck of slides or a short video.

Deadline: February 16, 2024

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Each sponsorship package has impactful benefits that enhance your exposure throughout the Summit.

JEDC sincerely appreciates our sponsors for their dedication and contributions to the Innovation Summit. Sponsors play an integral role in igniting discovery, making new connections, and contributing directly to the Summit community across all sectors.

View our Sponsor Toolkit and sponsor the Summit today!

Contact us at media@jedc.org if you have questions.

Hear from aspiring Alaskan entrepreneurs!

Co-hosted with the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, the Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest brings together aspiring entrepreneurs who will pitch their business venture to a panel of experts, as well as the ultimate panel – Innovation Summit attendees! Pitch contestants will have 5-6 minutes to pitch their business plan in front of attendees who will crowdfund a cash prize for the winner to take home at the end of the Summit.

Entrepreneurs from Alaska and the Yukon are invited to apply to Pitch their business ideas.

Previous Pitch Contest competitors include: Amalga Distillery, Renewable Energy Alaska Project, Coppa, Tundra Tonics, Salty Lady Seafood Co., Kartorium, Sitkana, and more!

JEDC Platinum Investors

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

A HUGE thanks to our sponsors who make this state wide program possible! Special thanks to Hansen Gress, who helped setup the recent Juneau Robot Jamboree at Centennial Hall and Convention Center.

The FIRST season is in full swing with tournaments across the state happening weekly. To receive updates on upcoming tournaments view our calendar HERE, or follow us on social media!

Check out this season's tournament results below! We hope to see you cheering on our teams at future tournaments!

JEDC Gold Investors

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 Team Travel Fund, you can purchase a $10 raffle ticket HERE.

• 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. 

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

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 Team Travel Fund, you can purchase a $10 raffle ticket HERE.

• 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. 

JEDC thanks the strong corporate sponsorship of Alaska Airlines, Alaska529, and GCI, as well as 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!

From 2018 to 2022, job growth in tribal and local governments has been positive. In 2018, there were 2,316 jobs, with 1,763 in local government and 553 in tribal government. In 2022, there were 2,542 jobs, with 1,886 in local government and 656 in tribal government. This represents a growth of approximately 9.77% for local government jobs and 18.45% for tribal government jobs.

This growth indicates a thriving community and highlights the importance of partnerships and community engagement for economic development.

JEDC Silver Investors

Since 2011, the JEDC has led the Southeast Alaska Cluster Initiative, bringing together industry cluster firms, government agencies, and other interested parties to address opportunities and challenges of doing business in our part of the world. This initiative has successfully fostered private-public partnerships, including the Visitor Products Cluster Working Group (VPCWG).

Interested in joining an Action Initiative Team? Fill out the form below or contact Charlie for more information at cherrington@jedc.org.

The Gallery Walk, cohosted by the Downtown Business Association and the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council, took place on Front Street and featured a wide range of events. Attendees enjoyed dance performances, carolers, an artist market, music, new exhibits, and even had the opportunity to take Santa Selfies.

The event also highlighted the vibrant Native art scene in Juneau, the Northwest Coast Arts Capital, showcased the talent and craftsmanship of metal and wood artists, and displayed impressive student art exhibits. The atmosphere was filled with the joyful sounds of holiday jazz performances.

Events like the Gallery Walk and the efforts of the Downtown Business Association help make Juneau a great Capital City. Support local businesses, wherever they are located!

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

Eldercare Program Update

The Senior Regional Eldercare Coalition (SREC) is currently busy with several exciting happenings. First, they have begun the planning process for a Summit set to take place in Juneau in the fall of 2024. Additionally, they are in discussions with the University of Alaska Southeast to develop a Direct Support Professional (DSP) pilot project, which is expected to launch in June 2024 and provide valuable learning opportunities for students. 

Are you interested in being a part of the planning meetings? We would like to extend an invitation to those who are interested in joining 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 on 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 and support wonderful Juneau programs!

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