Community Value Chains

to Recharge Our Community’s Economy

  • "These workshops are about bringing people together to create real change."

  • "We need everyone at the table—each person’s input adds a new dimension to the ideas we can create together."

  • “I really enjoyed the timeline exercise. I learned a lot about Kodiak’s history and economy from multiple perspectives, and that really helped me frame the overall goals of the workshop series."

  • "The ROCE workshop was inspiring to be part of. It demonstrated Kodiak’s potential and highlighted how many great people we have, who want to better our economy."

  • "Every community has untapped potential, and our role is to help bring it to light. Kodiak has so much to offer."

  • "I hope that through ROCE, we can build projects that make Kodiak an even better place for families, businesses, and future generations."

  • "Every participant plays a role in the conversation, and the facilitators from RCAC and KEDC are there to guide the process every step of the way."

  • "This is a great opportunity for the younger generations especially to get involved in a supportive, friendly, and collaborative environment.”

Community Value Chains from ROCE Workshop

The 2025 Recharge Our Community’s Economy (ROCE) workshop series has wrapped up, but the work that came from it is just beginning.

From this series, different community-led Value Chains emerged, each focused on creating positive change in Kodiak. KEDC and our partner, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), are continuing to support these efforts through technical assistance, facilitation, and project management.

KEDC is helping each group organize, meet regularly, and turn their goals into action.

Reach out to learn more about Kodiak’s current Value Chains:

  • Walkability

  • Seafood Market

  • Business Planning and Development Support

  • Housing

This is an invitation to shape the future of our island together.

Shape Kodiak’s Future Through Action

Community progress happens when diverse perspectives come together with structure and purpose. Value Chains bring together residents, business owners, professionals, Coast Guard families, and community partners who are committed to strengthening Kodiak’s economic future.

As one Outreach Committee member shared:

“We need everyone at the table. Each person’s input adds a new dimension to the ideas we can create together.”

Participants do not need prior experience. What matters is a willingness to engage and collaborate. Each Value Chain operates with defined goals, regular meetings, and support from KEDC and RCAC to help turn ideas into action.

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If you have an interest in housing, local food systems, childcare solutions, business support, or walkability, your voice matters.

You do not need prior experience. You simply need a willingness to engage.

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Shape Solutions for Kodiak

Practical, Supported, and Action-Oriented

We understand that time is valuable. Value Chains are designed to be focused and productive. Meetings are structured, agendas are clear, and participants receive facilitation and technical guidance to help projects move forward.

Communities across the country have demonstrated the power of this approach. When local leaders work together with support and accountability, they build durable solutions that reflect their community’s strengths.

Kodiak has that same potential. The foundation has been laid. Now the work continues.

Learning from Success

Communities already have incredible results from similar initiatives:

  • In Arizona, participants built a local food system that enhanced food security while boosting the local economy.

  • In Montana, a ROCE-inspired group revitalized their downtown, filling storefronts with vibrant businesses and creating community gathering spaces.

  • In Nevada, workshops led to the creation of a community hub that improved local engagement and provided essential services.

Kodiak has everything it needs to replicate and even surpass these successes. With its entrepreneurial spirit, rich natural resources, and a strong sense of community, our island is poised for transformation.