Thanks to many generous individual donors, the Capital Civic Center has met the Richard L. and Diane M. Block Family Foundation challenge to raise $300,000 to match their initial gift of $100,000, with $150,000 yet to come from the Foundation to be spread over three years. This gift comes just as the project is moving…
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Contract with NorthWind signed
On June 26, 2025, Sean Boily of Northwind Architects and Bob Banghart, executive director of the Capital Civic Center Partnership, signed the contract to begin design work on the project, with 35% schematic design scheduled by fall, proceeding to 65% design development by mid-winter, and then to 100% by mid-summer 2026, with construction to follow…
Rasmuson Foundation Awards $1.5M
The Capital Civic Center is one of 27 projects statewide to receive funds as part of the Rasmuson Foundation’s new Legacy and Community Support grant programs. Rasmuson Foundation President and CEO Gretchen Guess said “There’s so much good happening in our state. We are thankful to the Alaskans who are working hard to make a…
So Happy to Share
So happy to share that a new fund has been established at the Juneau Community Foundation to assist with the efforts to construct the Capital Civic Center (CCC) in Juneau: The Kay and Jev Shelton Fund, opened with a gift of $100,000 this month. And this week, an anonymous donor gave $5000 to the Capital Civic Center Fund at the Foundation. Friends and neighbors are giving generously to help get this new community…
Capital Civic Center receives $250,000 from the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation
The Capital Civic Center is happy to announce that it has received a $250,000 grant to be distributed over a period of time from the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation, in support of construction of this new facility. We must match the first $100,000 of the gift on a 3:1 basis, giving all…
Curé, Denny, and Gott join the Capital Civic Center Board of Directors
The Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce today that three new members have joined its Board of Directors: Jared Curé is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer managing a diverse portfolio of development projects, including the acquisition, remodeling, and rebranding of local bars, restaurants, commercial rentals, and residential apartments. Originally from Juneau, he…
Marsha Erwin Bennett donates $100,000 to Capital Civic Center
The Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce today that it has received a gift of $100,000 from long-time Juneauite Marsha Erwin Bennett. Ms Bennett, who now lives in Ashland, OR, grew up in Juneau. Her parents, Vivian and Marshall Erwin, owned and operated Erwin’s Supermarket, Erwin’s Glacier Village IGA, and Case Lot Grocery. She…
Fred K. Koken Designates $1M for the Capital Civic Center
The Capital Campaign Committee of the Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce that Fred K. Koken, long-time Juneau resident, has established a $1,000,000 fund at the Juneau Community Foundation to assist with fundraising and construction of the project. (Fred K. Koken Fund) In recognition of this gift, the atrium in the Capital Civic Center…
Lawrence “Larry” Cotter
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Larry Cotter, who served on the Partnership Board for several years. From the Juneau Empire: Lawrence Philip Cotter was born on October 22, 1952 in New Jersey. He died on May 9, 2024 in Juneau, Alaska. Larry passed away peacefully with wife, Sue, and children Emily Ricci…
CLIA supports the Capital Civic Center project.
Several of our supporters have asked about cruise industry support for the Capital Civic Center. This was triggered by a recent article under the headline “Cruise industry says Marine Passenger Fees being spent illegally”, in the Juneau Empire’s May 12, 2024 issue which left the impression that Cruise Lines International Association opposes funding for the Center. Our…