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Hoonah Indian Association TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN

Woosh.ji.een for Prosperity

Purpose - HIA TEDS

Develop HIA’s Economic Development Strategy

• Systematically analyze opportunities
• Identify HIA’s development priorities
• Gain tribal and community support
• Prepare a concrete action plan to implement

priorities.

– Acquire funding to accomplish

Steps & Schedule

• 1. Form Steering Committee (Mar)
• 2. SWOT & Resiliency Analysis/Survey (Apr-May)
• 3. Local and Regional Review of Economy (Apr-

May)

• 4. Public Input (May)
• 5. Draft & final Priority Initiatives + Action Plans

(Jun-Jul)

• 6. Submit to Tribal Council for approval (Aug 1)
• 7. Submit to US EDA for approval (Aug 12)

Today’s Steering Committee Meeting

12:00-1:30 pm Work Done to Date – Overview & Discussion

• Community Survey – SWOT Results
• Research Results - Economic Update
• Community Survey - Initiative Ranking Results

1:30 pm-3:00 pm Facilitated Discussion

• Criteria to Identify HIA’s Priority Initiatives
• Identify Priority Initiatives
• Volunteering to support Action Plan development for

priority initiatives

Community Survey

SWOT Analysis Community Resiliency Ranked Potential Initiatives April 28 – May 10 Online and in-person 72 respondents

Strengths

• People and Community
• Tlingit Culture
• Natural Resources

Weaknesses

• Limited

– Housing – Infrastructure – Public Services

• Seasonal Economy
• Lack of Planning
• Lack of Capacity

Opportunities

• Capacity Development
• Local Economy

– Diversification – Support Local Businesses

• Resource Development
• Arts & Culture

Threats

• High Cost of Living
• Economic Status Quo

– Increasing reliance on a single major industry

• Lack of Org. Capacity,

Cooperation

Economic Snapshot

Why Look at the Regional and Hoonah Economy and Trends?

• Economic Strengths and Assets offer natural
• pportunities for economic development and

resiliency (and priority initiatives)

• Economic Weaknesses and Threats must be
• vercome or considered to be successful at

economic development efforts and to become more resilient. At times, weaknesses can become initiatives.

Hoonah Indian Association

Programming/Divisions

• Cultural
• Community Development
• Environmental
• Well-Being and Welfare Assistance

Hoonah Area Population, 1990-2018

200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

Whitestone Logging Camp CDP Game Creek CDP Hoonah city

• Number of Hoonah residents age 65 and older

is rising dramatically

• This large group of baby boomers is aging

quickly

• The number of elders

is projected to continue to rise significantly for 15-20 years or so.

6% 16% 17%

2010 2016 2017

Percent of Hoonah Population Age 65 or Older

Health Care

• Now about 24 jobs (6% of all jobs, 7% of all

wages)

• Keeps money in Hoonah
• Continually growing sector in Alaska, even

post 2014 What are the gaps, especially given the growing number of elders, and how to fill them?

Private Sector Strength + Entrepreneurial

FEDERAL 3% LOCAL 28% PRIVATE 67% STATE 2%

88 100 100 102 108 117

Number of Businesses in Hoonah and Game Creek Hoonah SSA 2018 Employment

(Average Annual)

Workforce training, career technical education = maximize resident’s successes, train next generation of local business entrepreneurs.

Other (Services, Nat Res and Mining, Constr, Ag, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting), 2% State Govt, 2% Wholesale Trade, Utilities, 2% Federal Govt, 3% Transportation and Warehousing, 4% Health Care and Social Assistance 6% Retail Trade 8% Manufacturing 10% Accommodation and Food Services 14% Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 20% Local Govt 28%

Jobs in Hoonah SSA, 2018

247 251 256 317 477 542 562 573 501 367 273 256 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

320 more jobs in summer than winter What would be needed to “convert” some seasonal workers to year-round residents? Move seasonal jobs closer to year round?

2018 Employment by Month, Hoonah

2017 Community Income

$118 million to Hoonah- Angoon Census Area

Personal Income

RESIDENTS IN HOONAH, 2017

Per Person Income

$28,857

Median Household Income

$60,625

Median Family Income

$68,750

1% 4% 13% 11% 14% 18% 15% 16% 6% 3%

Less than $10,000 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,999 $150,000 to $199,999 $200,000 or more

Hoonah Household Income Distribution, 2017

Housing

Building housing for sale and rent to seasonal workers, young families, elders, and other residents supports local contractors. Explore techniques (such as accessory apts) and programs (such as Community or Tribal Land Trust) to develop affordable housing, use local contractors.

Cost of Living

Electricity (current)

• HNH - 42¢ for small comm/public
• HNH - 56¢ without PCE, 25¢ with PCE for home
• JNU - 10 to 12¢ for home, 10 -11¢ small comm

Projects and Cooperation to Lower Cost of Power and Heating in Hoonah

$0.00 $1.00 $2.00 $3.00 $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00

Jan 2011 Jun 2011 Jan 2012 Jul 2012 Jan 2013 Jul 2013 Jan 2014 Jul 2014 Jan 2015 Jul 2015 Jan 2016 Jul 2016 Jan 2017 Jul 2017 Jan 2018

Heating Fuel Prices ($/gallon), Select Southeast Alaska Places

Angoon Gustavus Hoonah Juneau Kake Pelican Petersburg Thorne Bay Wrangell

Visitor Industry

ISP Cruise Ship Passengers significant growth occurring & projected

122,974 185,224 268,918 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2,016 2017 2018 2019 est.

34% 31% 35% 43% 46% $0 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 $400,000 $500,000 $600,000 $700,000 $800,000 $900,000 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Benefits to City of Hoonah Tax Base

ISP Sales Tax to City State CVP Tax to City % of all Sales Tax from ISP

• Most of the 36 tours either owned by ISP or

under contract to ISP.

• Major local businesses contracting with ISP

include Hoonah Travel Adventures (HIA), Three Wolves Charters, Game Creek Guides, Game Creek birdwatching, and more.

• At least 15-20% of cruise visitors come into

Hoonah while at port to see the community, shop, or take a tour offered by local Hoonah businesses.

• ISP employed about 195 people w/ est. payroll
• f $1.75 million.
• There were about 270 arts-entertainment-

recreation and accommodations-food services jobs during summer of 2018, which was about 50% of all summer employment in town.

• In 2018 the average worker salary for this

tourism-related work was $34,500; most of these jobs are seasonal 4-5 month/year jobs.

• Success must balance between the

community needs and visitor’s experiences.

• Learn from other SE ports.
• Take proactive steps to avoid and mitigate

negative impacts, maximize economic benefits, and develop infrastructure that provides a quality experience for both residents and visitors.

• Convert cruise tourists to returning

independent tourists, who spend more money and have a deeper appreciation for local culture and experiences, is an opportunity.

• Teaming with neighbors to develop and

market multi-day itineraries could assist in economic success.

In addition….

• Alaska Native Voices educators on cruise ships

in Glacier Bay and other places.

• Huna Shuḱa Hít education

Other Glacier Bay or Gustavus opportunities

Maritime Industries

Hoonah Marine Industrial Center

• Hoonah is home to Northern Southeast Alaska’s

most successful Marine Industrial facility.

• Growth in marine support businesses happening.
• In 2018, 134 vessels were hauled-out using the

city’s 220-ton travel lift.

– 56% were not Hoonah boats ($$ to town) – the 44% Hoonah vessels were able to “stay local” – City revenue from HMIC haul-outs in 2018 was $206,400.

Fulfilling the vision to add a freight dock, providing space for grow maritime businesses, marketing, and an apprentice program will all help continue and expand related economic opportunities. Are there opportunities for Hoonah, Gustavus, and neighboring communities to create a regional freight and transportation services to lower costs?

Commercial Fishing & Processing

• Long, storied, multi-generational history

$0 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $3,000,000 $3,500,000 $4,000,000

Estm Gross Earnings (all, salmon, halibut) Hoonah Commercial Fishermen

Estimated Gross Earnings Salmon Halibut (Only long line under 60')

Commercial Fishing and Seafood Processing Opportunities and Challenges?

• Support allowing CQEs to purchase permits
• Support a King Salmon smolt release Port

Frederick

• Support building a Gallagher Bay fish ladder
• Support more value-added processing
• Direct marketing by individuals or Hoonah

coop?

Forest Resources and Products

Photo by Ian Johnson, for HIA and SSP

Many opportunities linked to forest resources exist. Apprenticeships and training the next generation of local forest and wood workers will help perpetuate related opportunities.

Food Security

Photo by Ian Johnson, for HIA and SSP

Opportunities to learn more about, and to grow and harvest more local food

Community Thoughts

• n Priority Initiatives

help inform HIA thinking and decision-making

Community Survey (cont’d)

Infrastructure, Investments, and Training Needed for Economic Success

• Energy and Utilities

– Lower electricity costs – Expand water & sewer capacity

• Workforce & Capacity Dev.

– Planning, esp. re: add’l tourism load – Business & community education programming

• Infrastructure

– Revitalize downtown – Road maintenance – Freight facilities – Small boat harbor Also: Planning, Housing, Elder & Senior Care

Ranked Priority Initiatives

• 1. Affordable Housing
• 2. Transport & Freight Business

Dev.

• 3. Independent Living Facility
• 4. Sewer System Upgrade
• 5. Hydropower Expansion
• 6. Hoonah Cultural Heritage

Center and Museum Development

• 7. Dugout Canoe Cultural Tours

(in Hoonah)

• 8. Biomass District Heat Loop
• 9. Experiential Cultural

Programming at Huna Shuka Hit

• 10. Cultural Tours to Huna Shuka

Hit (from Hoonah)

• 11. Day Ferry (catamaran)

Between Hoonah and Gustavus

• 12. Dugout Canoe Traditional

Tour (Glacier Bay)

• 13. Other*
• 14. Investment in Gustavus-

based Businesses

Ranked Priority Initiatives - Other

• Survey respondents offered 37 additional

projects when asked to list additional ideas in an “Other” Category

• More roads
• Local business co-op
• Day care facilities (3)
• Community Center (2)
• Elder Services (2)
• Voc-Ed training
• Bunkhouse for employees
• Electrical system upgrade
• Solar power expansion
• School upgrades
• HIA Jurisdictional

Expansion

• Marijuana farm

Hoonah Indian Association TEDS Southeast Alaska CEDS City of Hoonah Economic Development Plan

Career Technical Training

To Be Determined 

Cultural Identity, Facilities + Programs Energy

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Food Security, Local Food Resources Forest Resources + Products

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Health Care Services (elders, all) Housing

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Infrastructure (Wastewater Treatmnt)

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Land Planning (waterfrt, comm./ind.)

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Library

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Maritime Industrial Support

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Seafood + Ocean Products Industries

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Transportation + Freight

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Visitor Industry

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HIA TEDS Priority Economic Development Initiatives