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

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 opportunities for economic development and resiliency (and priority initiatives) • Economic Weaknesses and Threats must be overcome 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 1,200 Whitestone 1,000 Logging Camp CDP 800 Game Creek 600 CDP 400 200 Hoonah city 0

• Number of Hoonah residents age 65 and older is rising dramatically • This large group of baby boomers is aging quickly Percent of Hoonah Population Age 65 or Older • The number of elders 17% 16% is projected to continue to rise 6% significantly for 15-20 years or so. 2010 2016 2017

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 STATE FEDERAL 2% 3% LOCAL 28% Number of Businesses in PRIVATE Hoonah and Game Creek 67% 117 108 102 100 100 88 Hoonah SSA 2018 Employment (Average Annual) Workforce training, career technical education = maximize resident’s successes, train next generation of local business entrepreneurs.

Jobs in Hoonah Other (Services, SSA, 2018 Nat Res and Mining, Constr, Ag, Forestry, Local Govt Fishing, 28% Hunting), 2% Arts, Entertainment, State Govt, 2% and Recreation Wholesale 20% Trade, Utilities, 2% Federal Govt, 3% Accommodation Health Care Retail and Food and Social Transportation Trade Services Assistance and 8% 14% 6% Warehousing, 4% Manufacturing 10%

2018 Employment by Month, Hoonah 573 562 542 501 477 367 317 273 256 256 251 247 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?

2017 Community Income $118 million to Hoonah- Angoon Census Area

Personal RESIDENTS IN HOONAH, 2017 Income Per Person Median Household Median Family Income Income Income $28,857 $60,625 $68,750 Hoonah Household Income Distribution, 2017 $200,000 or more 3% $150,000 to $199,999 6% $100,000 to $149,999 16% $75,000 to $99,999 15% $50,000 to $74,999 18% $35,000 to $49,999 14% $25,000 to $34,999 11% $15,000 to $24,999 13% $10,000 to $14,999 4% Less than $10,000 1%

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

Heating Fuel Prices ($/gallon), Select Southeast Alaska Places $7.00 Angoon $6.00 Gustavus $5.00 Hoonah $4.00 Juneau Kake $3.00 Pelican $2.00 Petersburg Thorne Bay $1.00 Wrangell $0.00 Jan Jun Jan Jul Jan Jul Jan Jul Jan Jul Jan Jul Jan Jul Jan 2011 2011 2012 2012 2013 2013 2014 2014 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018

Visitor Industry

ISP Cruise Ship Passengers significant growth occurring & projected 268,918 185,224 122,974 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2,016 2017 2018 2019 est.

Benefits to City of Hoonah Tax Base $900,000 46% 43% $800,000 $700,000 35% 34% 31% $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $0 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 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 of $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 Shu ḱa 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

Estm Gross Earnings (all, salmon, halibut) Hoonah Commercial Fishermen $4,000,000 Estimated Gross $3,500,000 Earnings $3,000,000 Salmon $2,500,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 Halibut (Only $1,000,000 long line $500,000 under 60') $0

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 Opportunities to learn more about, and to grow and harvest more local food Photo by Ian Johnson, for HIA and SSP