2016 regional fisheries and NSSP operations provide nearly $6.5 million to Norton Sound communities UNALAKLEET—Norton Sound Seafood Products (NSSP) paid out more than $4.7 million to 214 resident crab, halibut and salmon fishers in the 2016 commercial fishing season, and another $1.69 million to seasonal NSSP employees. This year’s payout to commercial fishers continues Norton Learn More
2016 NSEDC Small Business Initiative application period now OPEN
NSEDC offers business grant opportunities of up to $35,000 to member community residents UNALAKLEET—The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) has opened the application period for the 2016 Small Business Initiative. In its ninth year, the program helps spur economic activity and job growth by supporting entrepreneurs in developing or expanding their businesses. So far, Learn More
2015 Norton Sound Education Summit Report
The 2015 Norton Sound Education Summit Report is now available here. The report gives in-depth summaries on the various sessions, tracks and gatherings that took place during the three-day summit. For more information on the summit and on-going work from the Norton Sound Education Work Group, please contact Luisa Machuca at (907) 443-5231 or eet.vp@kawerak.org. “Our Learn More
Are you interested in working in the commercial fishing industry?
NSEDC is looking to connect Norton Sound residents with jobs in the fishing industry! Through our partnerships in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Island fishing industry, Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) may be able to assist Norton Sound residents in obtaining employment in various seafood processing and harvesting operations. Potential jobs are available with Learn More
NSEDC to issue a 2016 energy subsidy to member community households
Households in the Norton Sound region will again receive $575 toward their electric utility bills UNALAKLEET—The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) Board of Directors voted at their December meeting to issue a $575 energy subsidy to every household in its 15 member communities. NSEDC staff will begin the sign-up process the week of January Learn More
Reminder: EET office located in Nome
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) reminds scholarship applicants that the Education, Employment & Training (EET) office is now located in Nome. 2016 spring semester applications for higher education must be received or postmarked by December 31st. Complete application forms and all required attachments must be sent: By mail to: Learn More
NSEDC Board elects new chairman and names newest vessel T/V King Island
Latest decisions reflect commitment to education and supporting regional infrastructure UNALAKLEET—The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) Board of Directors earmarked $1 million toward “Growing Our Own Teachers,” named NSEDC’s newest tender vessel currently under construction the T/V King Island, approved more than $2.4 million for large infrastructure projects in the region and a $150,000 Learn More
Four regional businesses receive NSEDC Small Business Initiative grants
UNALAKLEET—The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation’s (NSEDC) Small Business Initiative (SBI) program awarded a total of $127,628 to four regional entrepreneurs at a ceremony on Friday, October 9, 2015. Following two days of presentations and interviews, grants went to a store in Brevig Mission, a pet care business in Nome, a Toyostove service and repair Learn More
2015 Norton Sound Education Summit
NSEDC teams with Norton Sound entities to host regional education summit – With the goal of improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students from Early Head Start through Postsecondary Education in the Norton Sound region, a number of entities have come together to form the Norton Sound Education Work Group and organize a regional education Learn More
Start your career as a fisherman or processor
NSEDC’s industry partners are hiring! Beyond our regional seafood plants and vessels, NSEDC works with a number of seafood harvesters and processors all over Alaska. If you are interested in employment with one of our partners, fill out NSEDC’s industry partners application. If you have any questions, contact Tyler Rhodes at (888) 650-2477. *NSEDC’s partners are Learn More
