Southeast Conference

Join us this week!

Join us for lunch at The Moose Lodge on June 27th with guest speakers Robert Venables and Meilani Schijvens. Register by Wednesday at noon: https://www.juneauchamber.com/weekly-luncheons/

Southeast Conference conducts an annual Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey. A total of 440 Southeast Alaska business owners and top managers, representing a combined staff of 11,000 workers, responded to the survey in April 2024. Meilani Schijvens will present the study findings, with Juneau breakouts. Robert Venables will provide project updates from Southeast Conference.

For our Summer Speaker Series, next week we'll be hearing from Meilani Schijvens from Rain Coast Data and Robert Venables from Southeast Conference on the results of their annual Business Climate Survey for 2024!

This Speaker Series will be virtual-only and free to watch. Tune in live here, or register for the Zoom webinar at bit.ly/43BSwsA !

Southeast Conference was selected as one of the twenty-eight programs from over 200 entries to advance in the Department of Energy's Solutions for Lasting, Viable Energy Infrastructure Technologies (SOLVE IT) challenge with our "Energizing Southeast Alaska" project. We look forward to continuing our work with the communities on the Prince of Wales Island to rethink the use of forest products as a sustainable solution to meet energy challenges!

PARTNERSHIPS IN ACTION: Southeast Conference's energy team joined partner organizations U.S. Forest Service and Deerstone Consulting this week to inspect cordwood boilers and collect water samples for biomass systems belonging to Southeast Island School District and Hydaburg School District on Prince of Wales Island.

Now Available! https://www.seconference.org/publication/southeast-alaska-business-climate-survey-2023-2/

Last Call for Business Climate Survey Responses!

Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey 2024 Please take the Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey 2024

AMHS invites you to a Public Open House on April 22nd at 5:30.
Learn from the planning team about the 2045 AMHS Long-Range Plan's development and have the opportunity to share your thoughts and feedback. Learn more:

Operations - Alaska Marine Highway System April 22, 2024 Public Meeting Info. 2045 AMHS Long-Range Plan About the plan AMHS is a lifeline service, an essential part of life for people and communities across Alaska, Canada, and the 'Lower 48'. We are working toward a more efficient, resilient, and connective service that can better serve the...

Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SECBizClimate2024
If you are a business leader, owner, manager or self-employed, please take this survey. This annual survey tracks the economic health of the Southeast Alaska business sector. The survey data will be used to determine regional and statewide priorities and will guide policy makers on how to best support industries and communities.
All responses are 100% confidential. Questions? [email protected]

Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey 2024 Please take the Southeast Alaska Business Climate Survey 2024

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f03f5040b0e5486da16a2af9b984f210/page/Ambassadors/ =id%3AdataSource_6-18d6b2f301f-layer-2%3A12

Southeast Conference, Root, and Southeast Partnership are now accepting applications for microgrants to support capacity building in Southeast Alaska and complement the existing Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS) program. Applications are due March 15th. Click below to learn more about the award and to access the full application guidelines.
https://www.spruceroot.org/microgrant

AK DOT&PF Seeks Public Comments on the summer ferry schedule

DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer Ferry Schedule (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2024 Summer Schedule is now open for public comment. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here:https://dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/summer_considerations_2024.pdf

📅Mark your calendar!
February 20 - 22 2024, we're hosting the Alaska Statewide Watershed Workshop.
This workshop will build collaboration and connection with other watershed focused groups from around Alaska.
Workshop themes, agenda, and goals are being planned by a team of NGO Watershed Groups, TCDs, SWCDs, and tribal groups.
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Denali Commission announces availability of Non-Federal Match for Federal Infrastructure Projects Funds. Submit Applications by Dec 20, 2023.

Non-Federal Match Funding Assistance for Federal Infrastructure Projects – Denali Commission

Sustainable Fisheries Trust (ASFT) will oversee a regional assessment looking at local fishery access and participation in Southeast Alaska’s commercial fisheries, including current barriers and obstacles that are preventing Southeast Alaska’s residents from engaging in local fisheries. The findings of this assessment will be compiled into an assessment report and used to inform the work of the Alaska Sustainable Fisheries Trust, the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, and other regional partners who are involved in building community resiliency and sustainability. More information here: https://bit.ly/3Rxurz2

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https://economicrecoverycorps.org/

The IFA will soon board their1 Millionth passenger on the Hollis to Ketchikan route. The event will take place either Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Ketchikan to Hollis, or Thursday May 25, 2023 Hollis to Ketchikan. The IFA will be awarding the lucky passenger with two round trip tickets from Alaska Airlines.

NADO releases RFP for Marine Ferry Support Services. June 1, 2023 deadline.
https://www.nado.org/job/marine-ferry-support-services/

NEW RFQ: Mariculture Equipment Consulting and Analysis
Southeast Conference is inviting proposals from firms qualified to provide consulting and analysis services related to the purchase of specialized mariculture processing and hatchery/nursery equipment. Deadline is June 12, 5pm. Download full RFQ here:

www.alaskamariculturecluster.org

Mariculture Innovation Research Fund RFP
through the Alaska Blue Economy Center at UAF. To qualify for the initial round of reviews, please submit proposals by Monday, May 22, 11:59 AST. Download Full RPF here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=MpQ0Digf4gl0_2F_2FcpvU05TA_3D_3D

Green Energy in Mariculture:
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF) is soliciting proposals from individuals, companies, or organizations that can provide services and technical support for the integration of renewable sources of energy (green energy) into the development of the mariculture industry in Alaska. Deadline for proposal submission: Thursday, April 20, 2023, 5pm.
Full RFP Here:https://www.alaskamariculturecluster.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Green-Energy-RFP.pdf

https://www.jedc.org/innovation/?fbclid=IwAR17H9wk60RcvB5E4PLeEvDaW6nT206mYIghSYRh71hhkUGkt5FuKjsfkg0

Southeast Conference seeks to hire a qualified individual or firm to assist finalizing the federally-funded revolving loan fund for the Alaska Mariculture Cluster (AMC). Please send a letter of interest with a statement of qualifications, relevant work experience, references and a cost proposal to [email protected]. Responses will be reviewed by February 10, 2023 or until filled.

Register Today!
https://www.seconference.org/mid-session-summit/

Attention Southeast Alaskan business with seasonal employees:
The Seasonal Housing Initiative of the Visitor Products Cluster Working Group invites you to complete the following survey to help us understand better how businesses are supporting the housing needs Non-Local Seasonal Workers and what demand might exist for purpose-built housing for Non-Local Seasonal Workers. Please take a few minutes to respond: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DVPHDCQ

Register Today for Southeast Conference 2023 Mid Session Summit, January 31-Feb 2 in Juneau!
https://www.seconference.org/mid-session-summit/

Mid-Session Summit - Southeast Conference Registration is Now Open! Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit And Transportation Symposium January 31-Feb 2, 2023, Juneau, AKElizabeth Peratrovich Hall Scheduled to coincide with the Alaska Legislative session, this conference provides attendees access to the state policy makers, industry update...

RFP for Mariculture Complex on Prince of Wales.
Southeast Conference is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional Architectural and Engineering Services for the design and engineering of a Mariculture Processing Facility on Prince of Wales Island. This project will be guided by listening sessions and public input from POW residents, community and tribal leaders, and potential facility users. The completed designs will enable Southeast Conference to estimate construction costs, build consensus around facility design and location, and support next steps in construction funding and bidding.https://www.seconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/RFP-POW-Mariculture-Facility-Planning-and-Design.pdf

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Join the Mariculture Team! We are hiring for Mariculture Project coordinators and technicians to assist in the Build Back Better Alaska Mariculture Cluster Grant. Learn more: https://www.alaskamariculturecluster.org/