Hoonah Indian AssociationTRIBAL 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 pmWork Done to Date – Overview & Discussion• Community Survey – SWOT Results• Research Results - Economic Update • Community Survey - Initiative Ranking Results

1:30 pm-3:00 pmFacilitated Discussion• Criteria to Identify HIA’s Priority Initiatives• Identify Priority Initiatives• Volunteering to support Action Plan development for

priority initiatives

Community Survey

SWOT AnalysisCommunity ResiliencyRanked Potential Initiatives

April 28 – May 10Online and in-person72 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 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 AssociationProgramming/Divisions

• Cultural

• Community Development

• Environmental

• Well-Being and Welfare Assistance

Hoonah Area Population, 1990-2018

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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

FEDERAL3%

LOCAL 28%

PRIVATE 67%

STATE2%

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100 100 102108

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 Careand Social Assistance

6%

Retail Trade

8%

Manufacturing10%

Accommodation and Food Services

14%

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

20%

Local Govt28%

Jobs in HoonahSSA, 2018

247 251 256317

477542 562 573

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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

PersonalIncome

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 LivingElectricity (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

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

Angoon

Gustavus

Hoonah

Juneau

Kake

Pelican

Petersburg

Thorne Bay

Wrangell

Visitor Industry

ISP Cruise Ship Passengerssignificant growth occurring & projected

122,974

185,224

268,918

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2,016 2017 2018 2019est.

34%31%

35%

43%46%

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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Benefits to City of Hoonah Tax Base

ISP Sales Tax to CityState 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 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

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$4,000,000

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

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Salmon

Halibut (Onlylong lineunder 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 Thoughtson 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 ShukaHit (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

Food Security, Local Food Resources

Forest Resources + Products

Health Care Services (elders, all)

Housing

Infrastructure (Wastewater Treatmnt)

Land Planning (waterfrt, comm./ind.)

Library

Maritime Industrial Support

Seafood + Ocean Products Industries

Transportation + Freight

Visitor Industry

HIA TEDS Priority Economic Development Initiatives