Mini-ROCE Workshop Reconnect:
Join Us for a Community Luncheon
Last year, the Recharge Our Community’s Economy (ROCE) workshop series brought together residents, business owners, Coast Guard families, and community leaders over four full-day sessions. Those workshops led to the creation of several active Value Chains, groups of community members working together around shared priorities to strengthen Kodiak’s economy and quality of life.
Since completing the series, these Value Chains have continued meeting, refining ideas, and moving projects forward. Their work reflects the value of bringing people together to listen, learn, and collaborate around locally driven solutions.
We also heard from many community members who were interested in ROCE but were unable to attend the full workshop series due to time or scheduling constraints. In response, KEDC is hosting a Mini-ROCE Workshop Reconnect to create an accessible entry point for those who want to learn more and explore opportunities to engage. We will have the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Community Economic Development Consultant, Amy Williams, in town for this event.
What to Expect
This Mini-ROCE session will be a facilitated luncheon designed to reconnect the community around the ROCE approach and the Value Chains already underway.
During the session, KEDC and RCAC will:
Share a brief update on the current Value Chains and the work they are doing
Provide space for participants to learn about existing efforts and decide whether they would like to get involved
Facilitate a discussion to identify additional Value Chains that may be needed in our community
Explore how KEDC and RCAC can support the development of new ideas and collaborations
This is not a full training or workshop series. Instead, it is a focused opportunity to reconnect, learn, and help shape what comes next.
Event Details
Mini-ROCE Workshop Reconnect Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: KEDC Office
RSVP Required: Submit the form below OR email melissa@kodiakedc.com to RSVP
How to Participate
Space is limited, and advance RSVP is required. A contact form is available below this post where you can register, ask questions, or request additional information about the luncheon and the ROCE Value Chains.
A Great Opportunity for Kodiak and YOU!
The Building Rural Economies Recharge Our Community’s Economy workshop is grounded in the belief that strong economies grow from local ideas, relationships, and leadership. Value Chains help turn shared priorities into coordinated action, whether focused on workforce development, housing, small business support, or other community needs.
This luncheon is an opportunity to reconnect with that work, hear what is already happening, and help identify where new energy and ideas could make a difference.
