2024 Newsletters
Join us at the Eldercare Summit on October 1 & 2
Southeast Alaska is currently seeing a demographic shift. The senior population aged 60 and above has steadily increased over the past decade, contrasting sharply with the overall decline in other age groups. These shifts have created a greater need to connect our regional eldercare resources together. The SREC Summit is a great way to learn about tools, resources, organizations, and employers in our region.
Also in this issue, read the Resolution by the JEDC Board in opposition to Prop 2 on CBJ ballot, share our nonresident and seasonal worker surveys, learn about JEDC Board openings, and check out FIRST in Alaska season updates.
Introducing the 2024 SREC Photo Contest
We are seeking original and artistic photos of elders (60+) in Southeast Alaska. Judges will look for images featuring elders, elders with caregivers, or elders engaged in the community. All Southeast Alaska communities are encouraged to participate. Join the contest for your chance to win a CASH PRIZE!
Also in this issue, read our Juneau by Numbers pamphlet which outlines economic indicators and facts about Juneau’s economy, and Save the Date for our SREC Summit coming this fall!
Congratulations Graduating Class of 2024
Huge congratulations to the graduating Class of 2024! More than 300 seniors graduated from Juneau’s three high schools. We look forward to their bright futures.
Also in this issue, help us congratulate Montis Corporation for winning the Alaska Angel Conference, view our open Camp Instructor position for our STEM Summer Camps, help us welcome our 16 new DBA “Friends of Downtown”, learn about our tourism gross revenue, and more!
JEDC STEM Summer Camps 2024
Registration for JEDC’s STEM Summer Camps are now open! Join the fun this summer and gain valuable skills and knowledge at the same time. Grade levels are based on the grade the camper is entering into in the fall.
Also in this issue learn more about the Juneau Maritime Festival on May 4th, read about the FIRST Championship results and the newly released season “DIVE”, check out some Juneau Maritime Stats, learn more about the Tongass Forest Plan Revision, and more!
Save the Date: Juneau Maritime Festival
The Juneau Maritime Festival, held on May 4th, offers a wide range of engaging maritime activities, demonstrations, and events. It presents a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Juneau’s vibrant maritime culture, dive into its history, and explore its thriving commerce.
Also in this issue Alaska delegation chooses Juneau and secures funding for commercial icbreaker, read the Innovation Summit recap, congratulate our Alaskan FIRST teams on their tournaments, learn about Juneau’s major employment sectors, and more!
The Alaska Innovation Summit 2024
Join us at the Innovation Summit, Alaska’s premier innovation event! This year we will delve into the power of Scenario Thinking and discover effective tools and strategies for navigating the future. This dynamic event brings together forward-thinking entrepreneurs, business and industry experts, influential policymakers, researchers, and change agents from around Alaska and beyond.
Also in this issue, meet JEDC Board member Brian Kleinhenz. Important venune change for the FIRST Alaska Robot Rendevous and volunteers needed. Buy a FIRST Raffle ticket and support STEM education throughout the state. Learn about our monthly economic indicator: Population Estimates in Juneau and MORE!