2013 Economic Summit: Sitka's Economic Status from the Perspective of Local Industries

The purpose of the meeting will be to share with the community the current economic situation in Sitka from the perspective of our local industries.
 
Invited representatives from businesses and organizations will give an overview of how their industry has performed in the past year and what their future looks like. Presenters will include individuals from the City of Sitka, commercial fisheries, charter fisheries, healthcare, education, retail trade, cruise industry, tourism, the tribal community, non-profit groups, and the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Wrapping up the summit, Garry White, Executive Director of the Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA), will be presenting the base line economic indicators for Sitka.

Moderator:
Dan Jones, Board of Directors
Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce

Timeline:
3:00pm to 4:15pm - Reports from Economic Sectors
Presenters will discuss the past, present and projected future in their segment, in five minutes or less.

4:15pm to 4:30pm - Baseline Economic Indicators for Sitka
Gary White, Executive Director
Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA)

4:30pm to 5:00pm - Audience Questions
To help allow time for everyone’s questions, presenters will be limited to two minutes for their responses. Next week, SEDA will be hosting an Economic Forum and public participation is encouraged to generate ideas for how we can stabilize and improve Sitka’s economy.
 
Presentation Lineup:
City and Borough of Sitka: Mim McConnell, Mayor of Sitka
Education: Mary Wegner, Sitka School District Assistant Superintendent
Healthcare: Lee Bennett, Sitka Community Hospital Chief Financial Officer
Tribal Community: Ted Wright, Sitka Tribe of Alaska General Manager
Non-Profit Organizations: Connie Sipe, Center For Community Executive Director
Sitka's Fisheries (Commercial): Craig Shoemaker, Seafood Producers Co-op Plant Manager
Sitka's Fisheries (Charter): Seth Bone, Kingfisher Charter Owner & Operator
Retail Trade (Non-Tourism): Kristy Crews, Aurora Business Supplies Store Manager
Visitor Industry: Tonia Rioux, Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau