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Economic Development and Advocacy for Southwest Alaska
February 2013 
Greetings!
SWAMC's 2013 Economic Summit and Annual Membership Meeting is just one week away now, February 20th - 22nd at the Hotel Captain Cook in downtown Anchorage. Click here to VIEW THE LATEST AGENDA of the two day event. If you plan on attending the Energy Workshop on Feb 20th, and we hope you do, find the agenda here.

Speakers are signed up, rosters are full, food is ordered - and now the band is booked! So if you haven't already done so:
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A Look at SWAMC's 2013 Conference Sponsors
We would not be able to conduct the successful conferences that we do without our valued sponsors. We wanted to take this opportunity to recognize our supporters in advance to be sure our members understand how important they are to us. This is a diverse mix of supporters, all dedicated to helping Southwest Alaska thrive.

Skipper

 

PenAir

At the age of 19, Orin Seybert of Pilot Point founded Peninsula Airways when he purchased a Tri-Pacer. Today, the airline is one of the largest regional carriers in Alaska, and the primary carrier for Bristol Bay and Eastern Aleutians. "The Spirit of Alaska" written on the side of every plane defines the motto and actions of company, guiding them to help others and form common bonds. "PenAir is 100% committed to the safety and the well being of our customers." Balancing safety and service, PenAir is committed to offering the lowest fare available, with the computer system automatically quoting the lowest fare available.

 

Federal Reserve Bank of SF

The Federal Reserve System is the country's central banking system, created in 1913. Its duties today are to conduct monetary policy, supervise and regulate banking institutions, maintain the stability of the financial system and provide financial services banks, domestic and foreign governments. San Francisco is the headquarters of the Twelfth Federal Reserve District, which includesAlaska and eight western states. The District ranks first in the size of its economy, earning around 21 percent of the nation's total personal income in 2011. Their community development section helps organizations like SWAMC with conferences and community meetings.
First Mate

 

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

ASMI is a public-private partnership between the State of Alaska and the Alaska seafood industry, established to foster economic development. ASMI plays a key role in positioning Alaska's seafood industry as a competitive market-driven food production industry. Its work to boost the value of Alaska's seafood products portfolio is accomplished through partnerships with retail grocers, foodservice distributors and operators, restaurant chains, universities, culinary schools and the media. ASMI also functions as a brand manager of the Alaska Seafood family of brands.    

 

Pebble Limited Partnership

Located in Southwest Alaska, Pebble is one of the largest concentrations of copper, gold, molybdenum and silver in the world. One of the project's goals is to  bring economic sustainability to the Bristol Bay region in the form of jobs and new business development. The Pebble Partnership is dedicated to being a strong community partner, facilitating opportunity and sustainability, and committed to developing a prospective mine plan that provides long-term economic benefits to local communities, while protecting environmental values.

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The Aleut Corp.

TAC is one of the thirteen RNCs, established in 1972 under the terms of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. TAC communities are in the Aleutian Region, situated between the Alaska Peninsula and the western tip of Attu and the Pribilofs, in addition to numerous communities in between. The Aleut Corporation is committed to promoting economic, cultural, and social growth for its shareholders through its subsidiaries, partnerships and foundation.


Bristol Bay Native Corp.

Another RNC from southwest, BBNC continues the tradition of exploration and cooperation, with more than 9,100 shareholders living everywhere from Bristol Bay to Anchorage, Fairbanks, Seattle, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, and places in between. Their commitment is, as it has always been, to enrich the lives of their people through economic development, employment and educational opportunities, and responsible resource management.


City of King Cove

"King Cove is just beginning its second century as one of southwest Alaska's premier fishing communities, where fish and renewable energy are the cornerstones of sustainability!" The predominantly Aleut fishing community is situated in a narrow valley overshadowed by rugged mountains reaching down to the water's edge, in the midst of a storm corridor, which often brings extreme weather. The economy depends on the year-round commercial fishing and seafood processing industries. 

 

City of Unalaska

Unalaska, located near the marine highway between Asia and North America and in the heart of the healthy and robust North Pacific/Bering Sea fisheries, is a vibrant mix of industry and history. Unalaska's economy is based primarily on commercial fishing, seafood processing, fleet services and marine transportation. About a million tons of frozen seafood is shipped to domestic and international markets annually, making Dutch Harbor first in the nation for catch and first or second in the nation in value of the catch for more than 20 years.


Wells Fargo

The Wells Fargo vision is to satisfy customers needs and help them succeed financially. The journey toward this customer-centric vision has required hard work, persistence and determination, but there is still much to learn, teach and share and, as always, more of their customers' financial needs to satisfy. Their vision is about building lifelong relationships one customer at a time. Through all economic conditions, they've helped small businesses access the capital they need to succeed.

Deck Hand 

 

AIDEA

AIDEA's mission is "To promote, develop, and advance economic growth and diversification in Alaska by providing various means of financing and investment," and was created to expand the economy and provide jobs for Alaska. AIDEA accomplishes its mission by providing and facilitating financing of businesses in Alaska.  

 

Alaska Scallop Association

ASA's vessels catch, shuck, clean, size-sort, box and rapid-deep-freeze Alaska Weathervanes within hours of capture. This process allows them to lock in the natural sweet flavor and delicate texture for scallop connoisseurs around the world. Succulent! But make sure to sear 'em... 

 

APICDA   

One of SW Alaska's three CDQ's, the Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association develops opportunities to enhance the long-term social and economic viability of coastal communities & their residents. APICDA optimizes benefits to its member communities by enabling the communities to participate in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island fisheries.

 

Crowley Petroleum

Crowley is a marine solutions, transportation and logistics company providing services in: liner services; logistics; marine contract solutions; deep sea petroleum transportation; and petroleum transportation, distribution and sales. Crowley is a proven innovator and leader in petroleum and chemical transportation.  

 

City of Kodiak

Kodiak, situated on the namesake Island, located in the Gulf of Alaska, provides a full array of public services including, Parks and Rec., Baranof Museum, Port and Harbors, and more. The City is a hub for the maritime industry of Southwest Alaska and home to the largest and most diverse fishing fleet in Alaska.


Kodiak Island Borough

Kodiak is a transportation hub for SW Alaska and ranks among the top communities by value and volume in the country. Kodiak Island is home to the nation's largest US Coast Guard base and the first privately owned rocket launch facility. The Island offers an endless supply of culture and history, abundant wildlife and scenic beauty, and home to 3,000 bears.

Coffee Break 

 

City of Adak

Adak Island, 1,300 miles southwest of Anchorage in the Aleutian Island Chain, claims the title as southern-most community in Alaska.


Alaska Permanent Capital Management

APCM is a locally-owned and operated investment management firm in Alaska, with a philosophy to do the right thing for Alaskans.


Aleutians East Borough

Stretching from the tip of the Alaska Peninsula to the easternmost Aleutian Islands, the AEB is a wild, dramatic, hard-working region.


Aleutian Housing Authority

AHA provides affordable housing and other housing services to families throughout the Aleutian & Pribilofs, developing over 296 family homes.

 

Boyd, Chandler & Falconer

Specializing in Government, Bankruptcy, Corporate & Property law, representing business in Southwest Alaska and throughout the state.  
 

Alaska Housing Finance Corporation

Since 1986, AHFC's mission has expanded from providing affordable loans to public housing programs, energy efficiency, weatherization , and more.  

 

Bristol Bay Borough

BBB is home to approximately 1000 people, at the heart of the Alaskan Salmon fishery; home to diverse people, working together to live.

 

HDR Alaska

HDR is a global employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, consulting, construction and related services.


Northern Economics

NEI has 30 years of providing clarity for their clients through impartial analysis, seeking challenging work and creative solutions.


Nushagak Elec. Cooperative

NE&T Coop is member owned providing electric, telephone, cable TV and internet services. Attuned to our members needs.

SWAMC Board of Director Nominations
If you or another SWAMC member are interested in serving on the SWAMC Board of Directors, state your interest! Directors serve staggered two-year terms as part of the 11 member board. Seats up for election at this year's meeting are:

Sub-region

Seat

At LargeA

Associate

Aleutian/Prib

Associate

Bristol Bay

Municipal*

Bristol Bay

Municipal

Kodiak

Municipal

Kodiak

Municipal

*Seat needs replacement until 2014 election.

 

 

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In This Issue...
Sponsor Recognition
SWAMC Board Nominations
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Thanks to These 2013 Conference Sponsors!

Skipper 
PenAir
Federal Reserve Bank of SF

First Mate 
ASMI
Pebble Limited Partnership

Deck Master

The Aleut Corp.
Bristol Bay Native Corp.
City of King Cove
City of Unalaska
Wells Fargo

Deck Hand 
AIDEA
Alaska Scallop Association
APICDA
Crowley Petroleum
City of Kodiak
Kodiak Island Borough

Coffee Break 
City of Adak
Alaska Permanent Capital Management
Aleutians East Borough
Aleutians Housing Authority
Boyd, Chandler, Falconer
Bristol Bay Borough
HDR Alaska
Northern Economics
Nushagak Elec. Cooperative

Flying in for the Conference? 

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Use these partner airlines!

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SWAMC Board of Directors
Shirley Marquardt, Pres.
Alice Ruby 
Glen Gardner
Joe Sullivan 
Kathleen Totemoff 
Lamar Cotten 
Layton Lockett 
Louise Stutes
Patrick Jordan 
Paul Gronholdt 
Trevor Brown 

SWAMC Staff

 Andy Varner
Executive Director


Erik O'Brien 
Economist; Development Specialist 
 
Cameron Dean 
STEM Education Coordinator / VISTA 
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