Jan 23, 2020 | Current Projects, Uncategorized
HEDC recently worked with Juneau Economic Development Council, Southeast Alaska Association for the Education of Young Children and thread Alaska to compile data on the state of child care and early education in Haines. We hope the community finds this information...Jan 10, 2020 | Current Projects
As the state legislature session begins soon, funding for the Alaska Marine Highway System will again be a major topic discussion. At least one House Transportation Committee hearing is already schedule for Jan. 21 to receive public comments. (We will share that...Nov 27, 2019 | Current Projects
Haines Economic Development Corp. presents the first 2019 Edition of the Haines Economic Indicators report, examining the most current economic data for our community. The 20-page report can be downloaded in PDF format here. We will host a presentation of this report...Nov 25, 2019 | Current Projects
HEDC has taken a look at potential economic impacts of the cancellations of Holland America docking in Haines for 2020, including impacts to visitor spending, sales tax revenue and Cruise Passenger Vessel excise tax revenue. Download the analysis here. NOTE: There was...Nov 4, 2019 | Current Projects
The Census is coming! HEDC is spearheading outreach efforts for the 2020 Census in Haines. We’re here to tell you why it’s so important to get counted and what you can do to help spread the word. If you have questions about the Census, let us know. If we don’t...Nov 1, 2019 | Current Projects
The Alaska Department of Transportation announced in late October that the ferry M/V LeConte would be removed from the winter ferry schedule due to necessary maintenance. HEDC submitted a letter to AMHS officials, suggesting potential options and ideas for maintaining...