Resources
Economic Reports
A large part of what we do here at HEDC is researching and reporting on Haines’ economy and finding solutions to continually enhance the well-being of our community. These reports offer insight into our local economy, development goals, and strategies.
Latest News Archive
State of Alaska waives business license fees
Paycheck Protection Program re-opens
Holiday Season Shop Local Program – Apply Online Nov. 20 – Dec. 6
byHaines Shop Local & Save Program Starts Today
Additional Relief for Commercial Fisherman Available Now
Further AK CARES Eligibility Expansion in Effect Today
PPP & EIDL Recipients to qualify for AK CARES Grant
You can bring $29,590 to Alaska with your Census
April unemployment numbers released
Business and economic development resources during COVID-19 response
Haines Business COVID-19 Response Survey Results
Early Education By the Numbers
Make Haines Home
The Community Prospectus Website was built with the goal to promote Haines as a great place for location-neutral workers to live, and a great place to take advantage of Haines’ Opportunity Zone designation and invest in brick and mortar businesses.
Small Business Center
The Chilkat Valley is home to a very entrepreneurial community. Thinking of starting a business in Haines? Check out the following resources available to you:
Ideas and business plans: The most important part of starting a business is a business plan.
Spruce Root: Business Basics (online):
An entirely self-paced course that will teach you the essentials of running a thriving business. During the 3-hour course, you will learn how to create a simplified business plan, budget for start-up expenses, calculate financial projections, and gain an understanding of marketing, customer discovery, and business licenses and taxes. To complete the course, users must have access to a personal computer with internet access and be able to use Google documents and sheets. Users in need of a computer are encouraged to stop by the HEDC office on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-5 pm.
259 Main Street, Gateway Building, 3rd floor #26
The cost of the workshop is $25. Anyone who sees this fee as a barrier to participation should email grow@spruceroot.org to request a waiver before filling out an application.