Six Norton Sound businesses receive NSEDC SBI grants in 2016 totaling $160,000 NOME—The Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation’s (NSEDC) Small Business Initiative (SBI) program awarded a total of $160,000 to six regional entrepreneurs at a ceremony on Wednesday, October 12, 2016. The NSEDC SBI offers grants up to $35,000 to residents from its member communities Learn More
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Norton Sound Seafood Products delivers a record payout in 2016 fishing season
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
NSEDC pays $1.52 million in utility bills for Norton Sound residents
Payments of $575 benefit 2,636 households in NSEDC’s member communities UNALAKLEET – Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) distributed more than $1.5 million to regional households through their utility providers as part of the 2016 Energy Subsidy. Payments of $575 directly benefited 2,636 households in NSEDC’s member communities. Those living off the electrical grid were 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
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
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
Payout to fishers delivering to NSSP more than triples in 10-year period
In 2015 regional fisheries and NSSP operations deliver $6.6 million to Norton Sound communities UNALAKLEET—Norton Sound Seafood Products (NSSP) paid out more than $4.5 million to 211 resident crab, halibut and salmon fishers in the 2015 commercial fishing season and another $2.1 million to seasonal NSSP employees. This year’s payout to commercial fishers more than Learn More
NSEDC-Sponsored Seafood Industry Training – October 12-21, 2015
Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation (NSEDC) is sponsoring entry-level seafood processing training through the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) in Seward, Alaska for Norton Sound residents. NSEDC will pay tuition, employment documentation costs, transportation, food, and lodging expenses for selected participants. NSEDC Seafood Processor Training Application TRAINING DATES: Oct. 12 – 21, 2015 (Additional days Learn More
