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Understanding Climate Vulnerability: Planning for Resiliency in Cordova's Fishing Economy
Graphic adapted from Dr. Szymkowiak's 'Fisheries Adaptation Planning' presentation. Fishing communities in the Gulf of Alaska are...
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NEWS
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- Jan 4
Early Childhood Education Services Needed in PWS
Child care is a vital service for many families, and a crucial support element for our workforce. It enables parents to work or pursue...
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- Dec 20, 2022
Tourism Businesses Collaborating to Create Best Management Practices for Whittier in January, 2023
Whittier, Alaska, appropriately nicknamed the Gateway to Prince William Sound, has become an increasingly popular destination for...
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- Nov 3, 2022
Keeping the Lights On: Business Resiliency for Navigating Shocks or Natural Disasters
President Eisenhower's advice still rings true today, although it sounds paradoxical: "Plans are worthless, but planning is everything."...
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- Oct 17, 2022
How Do We Talk About Resilience in PWS?
We hear the word "resilience" used frequently these days, but what does it mean in practice for our remote coastal communities? Does it...
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- May 26, 2022
Energizing Entrepreneurs: How Can We Help in PWS?
Entrepreneurs and business owners are the foundation of our local economies, and our job here at the PWS Economic Development District is...
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- May 28, 2021
Funding Outdoor Recreation
There is a lot of talk about infrastructure funding right now -- rebuilding roads, bridges, and harbors, and increasing access to...
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- Jan 28, 2021
2021 Summer Ferry Schedule: Seeking Public Review
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities released the proposed Alaska Marine Highway System 2021 summer ferry...
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- Jan 19, 2021
Free Small Business Workshops, On Demand
The Alaska Small Business Development Center is offering online webinars and training programs free of charge until the end of March! For...
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- Jan 13, 2021
Barry Arm Landslide Learning Session
The City of Whittier and Whittier Chamber of Commerce are hosting a learning session concerning the Barry Arm Landslide that will be held...
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- Dec 30, 2020
PPP Relief: Round Two
A new COVID-19 relief package with a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds has been approved by Congress as part of the...
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- Dec 14, 2020
Kelp Processing and Marketing
Everything is coming up kelp! From edible products to hand sanitizer (see https://kelpinghands.org/) to use in forming bioplastics, kelp...
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- Dec 4, 2020
Small Business Bookkeeping Software: What are your options?
What are your options for bookkeeping software for your business? Everyone has heard of Quickbooks, but have you heard of Freshbooks,...
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- Nov 30, 2020
Kelp Farm Design & Anchoring
What kind of anchors do you need for your kelp farm lines? What kind of line should you use for lines and anchoring -- floating, sinking...
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- Nov 30, 2020
"Your Hatchery is Your Destiny"
Collecting seed for use in cultivating kelp is a labor-intensive, and time-sensitive, process. Kelp seed nurseries, which use seed-ripe...
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- Oct 27, 2020
Kelp Farm Licensing & Permitting Resources
In a webinar held by the PWSEDD on October 23, 2020, we gathered state and federal agency staff to walk interested kelp farmers through...
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- Oct 20, 2020
Kelp Farming in PWS: a webinar series for "how to" and "what do I need to know?"
For folks who are considering kelp farming in PWS, we're offering a four-part webinar series, starting 10/23/20, on how to get started.
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- Oct 5, 2020
PWSEDD Hires New Executive Director
In April 2020, the Prince William Sound Economic Development District (PWSEDD) hired Kristin Carpenter, a long-time Cordova resident, as...
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