Discover how three transformative laws — two federal and one state — are helping Alaska move toward energy independence. With climate shifts and rising energy costs impacting residents, these laws support innovative, resilient energy solutions that align with Alaska’s unique needs.
Spruce Root is making significant strides in sustainability and economic development! We’re thrilled to announce that Spruce Root has won Stage Two of the Growth Accelerator Fund Competition, positioning us to lead strategic development in our region. Additionally, the Coalition for Green Capital has chosen Spruce Root as its first network investment, underscoring our shared commitment to green growth initiatives.
Resilience Circles hosted there second intensive, three-day participant retreat for Indigenous entrepreneurs. Participants engaged in an array of in-person works sessions covering personal and business financial planning, marketing and branding, physical health and nutrition, Indigenous values exploration talking circle.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced late September that Spruce Root is a Stage Two winner for the 2024 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). Spruce Root will receive a $150,000 cash prize for its approach to nurturing a collaborative national innovation ecosystem to advance small business research and development, from the idea stage to the market.
President Joe Biden awarded Sealaska Heritage Institute President Rosita Worl with a 2023 National Humanities Medal at the White House. The award, from the National Endowment for the Humanities, honors an individual or organization whose work has deepened the nation’s understanding of the human experience, broadened citizen engagement with history and literature or helped preserve and expand Americans' access to cultural resources.
Explore opportunities to fuel your startup success with a loan tailored just for you. Learn key strategies for better money management with our Financial Wellness course in Craig. We also celebrate Holly Adams on the grand opening of Muskeg Munchkins in Juneau and highlight the Youth Stewards in Kake as they kick off their season with skill-building workshops. Plus, Marc Wheeler shares insights from the national Finance Forum to enhance Spruce Root's impact.
The business partners and co-owners behind The Red Lantern are growing their burlesque performance show into an adult boutique that offers community space for events, wellness classes and rental opportunities, plus sex-positive products. In the process, Jillian Piazza and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Pope hope to highlight some of the history of Ketchikan.
