City of Nome Investment Summit

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The City of Nome Investment Summit aims to bring together the public and private sectors to highlight investment opportunities in Nome. Nome is on the front lines of Arctic science diplomacy and U.S. power projection in the Arctic. The Port of Nome is of national significance as the nation’s first deep draft port in the U.S. Arctic and serves as a refueling and resupply support facility. As commercial shipping, fishing and tourism expand, the opportunity for shaping economic development of the region is imperative.

This summit will focus on science, tourism, workforce development, public infrastructure, fisheries export, critical minerals, hospitality development and military support. This event is open to the public and the press. Capacity is limited.

Please register for the Summit, here.

LEADERSHIP KEYNOTE

John Handeland, Mayor, City of Nome 9:45 AM

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski

Roy Ashenfelter, Chair, Bering Straits Native Corporation

Melanie Bahnke, President and CEO, Kawerak Inc.

Marilyn Koezuna-Irelan – Chairwoman, King Island Native Corporation

Leila Kimbrell, Executive Director, Resource Development Council

Steve White, Executive Director, Marine Exchange of Alaska

TOURISM 11:15 AM
Susan Bell, Huna Totem Corporation

Shauntel Bruner Alvanna, Executive Director, Nome Visitor Centor & Nome Chamber of Commerce

BUILDING COMMUNITY 11:45 AM