Spruce Root Becomes an SBA-Approved Microlender in Alaska
Spruce Root becomes a Small Business Administration-approved microlender, opening new doors for small business owners across the state.
Tag: Southeast
Interconnected Islands: Design Influence in Southeast
Learn more about architects based in Southeast: their areas of expertise, their inspirations, and the projects they are most proud of.
SEARHC Expands Access to Specialty Care with New Procedure Clinic
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium opens a new procedure clinic in Juneau that will help provide specialty care.
JAMHI Health & Wellness Welcomes New CEO
A year-long executive search by Juneau-based alliance for mental health JAMHI Health and Wellness ended with the selection of Will Jemison as CEO.
Seven Alaska News Organizations Receive Funding from Press Forward
Three newspapers, three radio stations, and a nonprofit support coalition receive $100,000 each from the first grant distribution by Press Forward, a national philanthropic network for journalism.
More than $12M in Federal Funding for Tribal Renewable Energy Projects Statewide
Federal funds finalize the financial package to build Angoon’s run-of-river hydro project, while more money flows to Interior and Northwest renewable energy initiatives.
Green Bank Coalition Taps Spruce Root for First Network Investment
The Coalition for Green Capital tapped Southeast-based Spruce Root as the first network investment in its nationwide green bank, committing to $10 million to transform energy systems in Native communities.
National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy
The National Park Service reports that 3.3 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023.
Alaska Congressional Delegation Asks for Transboundary Protection
The Alaska Congressional delegation urges the Biden administration to more forcefully protect transboundary rivers that flow from Canada into Alaska.
Alaska Awarded $38.6M for Heat Pumps in Coastal Communities
A $38.6 million federal grant will help about 6,100 households in southern and central Alaska install heat pumps.