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…
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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…
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…
Karen Crane
On March 20th Karen Crane, age seventy-six, suddenly and peacefully passed away with her husband Dan Fruits by her side. “I was a better person from the first day I met her,” notes Dan. Karen served four-and-half years on the CBJ Assembly and three years on the Board for the Alaska Municipal League wherein she…
Travel Raffle winners!
One of our most successful raffles ever! Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement!
Travel Raffle Filled with Adventure
Our 2023 Travel Raffle offers you the chance to win a world of adventures! First prize: Two Roundtrip unrestricted Alaska Airlines tickets anywhere they fly. Must be booked by June 1, 2024. Second Prize: Royal Caribbean International seven night Caribbean for two in an ocean view stateroom; the approximate value of this cruise is $2,000…
July Report – Part 2 of an interview with Travel Juneau’s Liz Perry
At the end of June, we presented Part I of an interview with Liz Perry, the President and CEO of Travel Juneau. Here is Part 2, the final installment, with thanks to Ms. Perry for her time and thoughtful responses. Thanks also go to John Roxburgh for his vision in organizing the interview. We think…
Whale Watch Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 25 for our whale watch fundraiser. It was a sell-out event with more than 110 people aboard to enjoy the sights of orcas and humpbacks in Auke Bay. Altogether we raised more than $6,000 that will be used as match towards the National Endowment for the Humanities…
Public Meeting Scheduled for May 27 at 6 PM
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: May 27, 2021 06:00 PM Alaska Topic: Centennial Hall Civic and Arts Center Expansion Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scOytqTorG9RPXPz6PuatIs7ToIo3ksfr After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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