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Home My WebLink About11232023 KPEDD Report 'NLOVEMBER 13T 3 �-_ t Sewar THE KENAI PENINSULA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Pt f D KENAI PEN[N RIII.A hC.TRII.N I� t\ I)EVELpVMENT nISTItIC.T ' ~ T 5 eelugaj NCHORAGE Tyonek, Kenai Peninsula I Moose Point - Hope a. 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We support infrastructure projects, workforce development and regional industries. . „`•,�. KPEDD is funded by.federal, state, regional and educational contracts. _ `' r .' ..y• 46 AiJZ Ce. l •Ali` ,,.a M. r� '/rJ PA A - Y�' ', �ryy-.�i :? S4a�nr. t -�wT , C •i- �� 44 A eve UL MWt " •. ' Office for Lease • Office • Ya . • Competitive Pricing Call •0 dr � ' • I! V.Vim' _ - p - - 7 03 QUALITY OF LIFE Industry focused infrastructure and resiliency in transportation, infrastructure, mitigation and responsible use of lands 01 04 BUSINESS CLIMATE & TECHNC)I C)GY1(-C)MM1 JNICATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP Expand broadband access across the Outreach,education,and information Borough sharing with government support of businesses 02 05 WORKFORCE B HUMAN CAPITAL REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS Industry partnerships and Vo-tech to Coordinate with industry, municipalities, attract, retain and train qualified communities,and non-profits workforce �-- - -- ow.a s r al IA - iii Y J� J Borough -U P date Housing Transporta tion Childcare Workforce 7� Development VA UAN ! # a iv 40 Jk k � r .may $�yf. (: ..: K' f t ';#'°'ti.' r r• c` Y ,�,�. `4�•. ... ..ssk.Ti'�'fr j a i V`A , t .$ass 'H _ie i ds,:• '., «' ..ills'. , State Update • Mariculture • Broadban • Workforce Developme 'n - 1.TECHNOLOGY&TELECOMMUNICATIONS Transportation access for disabled and underserved 2.WORKFORCE&HUMAN CAPITAL o Continue leading broadband infrastructure development through the Broadband Taskforce; populations Peninsula-wide providing a platform for regular communication between federal and state funding agencies, Coordination of Transportation,housing and providers,and consumers to ensure regional needs are met-including challenging fabric childcare access by connecting funding agencies maps,pricritizing buildout locations,public outreach,stakeholder identification,and and private investors with community advocacy Affordable housing access advocating at state and federal levels groups,existing providers,and incorporated and for Homer and Seward unincorporated communities to fill gaps in resources,adjust existing services as needed,and 3.INFRASTRUCTURE&LAND USE identify fundlrg opportunities to expand Current Expanded access to Continue developing a viable and sustainable mariculture infrastructure. Ex p industry producing shellfish and aquatic plants, increase childcare Peninsula-wide mariculture-related manufacturing,and supporting industries in the region. This will be a four-year industry-lead, coordinated pr ppppi ". effort with a long-term goal to grow the industry to$100 million 2.WORKFORCE&HUMAN CAPITAL annually over the next 20 years producing a significant amount J of tax revenue for the Kenai Peninsula Borough.This effort will Upgrading and expanding both www.kpeddd.org and utilize private partnerships that encourage private investment 11 www.kenaipeninsulaworkforce.org sites with current into local economies,increase food security,create jobs,reduce Projects lnfographic statistics,incorporating emerging industry carbon dioxide in coastal waters,and increase revenue for state clusters,adding new resources and layered SIS maps. and local government. stronger marketing strategies.and Improving integration between the two platforms. BASED ON The 2024 industry Outlook GOALSCEDS 4.BUSINESS CLIMATE&ENTREPRENEURSHIP Forum and Tribal Economic Restructure the existing MLcroioan Pir gLam to allow for Forum will continue to provide a platform for federal and state larger loans caps,measure private investment and job growth. agencies,Tribes and Tribal decrease interest rates,utilize unused capacity,and mitigate Corporations,industry leaders. unnecessary risk. and resource providers to discuss project updates, economic projections,and 5.REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 5.REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS changing regulations that effect Continue hosting regional Design a structure and application checklist for entities ur rn foundation and hilanthro is fundin creatin a consistert the region. 9 P. p 5u 8 P P g• g discussions and leading application resource that assists entitles constructing a formal proposal.Strengthening the strategy and application process will coordination efforts between guide consistent and sustainable development in our most vulnerable communities.The foundation funding request structure Presentupdatesauart@Cly.tothe Industry,municipalities, would include; 1. sources of funding (programs available. Identification of "best fit" for categorical requests). 2. background Kenai Peninsula Borough incorporated and unincorporated research(identifying cemmuni needs and vulnerabilities,regional assets),3.package structure and presentation Assembly,incorporated and communities,educators,and y g g ] P g P (effectively unincorporated communities and non-profits. communicating goals, project needs, and anticipated outcomes), 4. gathering and gauging community support {Identifyingg stakeholder groups. stakeholder& letters of support.tracking match], 5. measuring success(measurable and reportable deliverables. methods of measurements). E. The Future of ANW- KPEDD Cassidi Cameron171 TIM ...... _ . • Promotes active and representative citizen participation so that community members can meaningfully influence decisions that affect their quality of living in the communities they choose • Extensive Local, Borough and State Government Experience • Values that align with the KPEDD organization in promoting and facilitating growth, investment and development through actionable approaches • Community Focused; emphasis on supporting and prioritizing quality of living in all areas of the Kenai Peninsula • Prioritizes solution based strategies that strengthen stakeholder engagement and emphasize Cassidi Cameron, collaboration at all levels Special Projects Manager (907)519-8637 cassidi@kpedd.org SAVE THE DATE LII IS�rIJ� KlNAi PENINA ECONUM]C 1 r A 66VSWPMENT DISTRICT i � a Ilk INDUSTRY OVERVIEW FORUM (IOF) APRIL 25TH, 2024 HOSTED AT THE ' :, SOLDOTNA REGIONAL SPORTS COMPLEX Follow s On Social @ Instagram Facebook Linkedln @kenaipeninsulaedd Search KPEDD or KENAI @kenaipeninsulaedd PENINSULA ECONOMIC O DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT INC YouTube Websites Kenai Peninsula www.kpedd.org Economic www.kenaipeninsulaworkforce.org Development District _ '� �� "•x.r"'" �M1�,..� _„y.-* - �� "��"�.,�,�-.�� .,,per,.. w : l Dillon,Tim • •i Camero