A private, non-profit corporation partially funded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. With contributions from the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation and the other partners listed, INC will have the equivalent of three full-time staff dedicated to providing forest products technical and grading services in Alaska. Will dedicate significant resources through the Wisconsin-based Forest Products Laboratory. State and Private Forestry is the lead agency on establishing the Southeast technical specialist position. Has an economic development analyst on staff dedicated to providing the communications, information dissemination, research, and marketing services that are necessary to develop a value-added industry.
Position supplements the technical expertise available through the partnership.
Juneau Economic Development Corporation - Employs the forest products technical specialist. Operates the Southeast Alaska Revolving Loan Fund to provide access to capital via gap financing. Return to the March listing of Press Releases.