Southeast Conference

This week, NADO’s Executive Committee is in Washington, D.C. for our annual advocacy fly-in. Throughout the week, the Committee is meeting with a wide range of federal partners including The White House; the U.S. Department of Commerce's U.S. Economic Development Administration; the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; the U.S. Department of Labor; the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; the National Science Foundation (NSF); the U.S. Department of Agriculture; the Office of Senator Mark Kelly; and more. Together, we are advocating on behalf of NADO’s members for policies and programs that strengthen community and economic development, transportation planning, workforce training, economic mobility, affordable housing, rural development, support for older Americans, and coordinated urban and rural planning across the country.

From L to R: Charlie Baker, NADO First Vice President, Executive Director, Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission; Robert Venables, NADO Second Vice President, Executive Director, Southeast Conference; Matthew Dolge, NADO President, Executive Director, Piedmont Triad Regional Council; Russell Devorsky, NADO Treasurer, Executive Director, Heart of Texas Council of Governments; Melissa Kraemer Badtke, NADO Secretary, Executive Director, East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission; and Rick Hunsaker, NADO Immediate Past President, Executive Director, Region XII Council of Governments.

Help SEC and SHI update the Arts Economy of Southeast Alaska publication. The arts in Southeast Alaska have changed so much in 12 years and we want to hear from you.
https://seconference.org/news/sec-sealaska-heritage-institute-partner-for-arts/

https://seconference.org/annual-meeting/
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LANDSLIDE HAZARD COMMUNICATION SURVEY
Focusing on how communities share information about landslides, including planning ahead, emergency response, and recovery.

This survey is led by students in the Arctic Leadership Initiative (ALI) at the University of Alaska and was created for potential participants in the 2026 Southeast Alaska Landslide Information and Planning Partnership (SLIPP) Conference.

Landslide Hazard Communication Survey This survey is led by students in the Arctic Leadership Initiative […]

Getting ready to talk trash! Join us via zoom. Check out the progress made so far via the links below.

SEASWA is hosting a public work session April 10th. For more information on this event, project updates, and the Municipal Solid Waste Strategy Project scan the QR code below or visit our website https://seconference.org/program/southeast-alaska-solid-waste-authority-seaswa-support/

This annual survey tracks the economic health of the Southeast Alaska business sector. The survey data will be used to determine regional and statewide priorities and will guide policy makers on how to best support industries and communities. This information will also help guide our trajectory for the region in FY27.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SEBizClimate2026
All responses are 100% confidential. Questions? Meilani Clark Schijvens has answers.

SEASWA is hosting a public work session April 10th. For more information on this event, project updates, and the Municipal Solid Waste Strategy Project scan the QR code below or visit our website https://seconference.org/program/southeast-alaska-solid-waste-authority-seaswa-support/

Attention Innovative Entrepreneurs,
See if your business is eligible for USDA REAP and sign up energy technical assistance program on the spot TODAY until 4 pm in the Innovation Lounge at the 2026 Innovation Summit. Thank you Juneau Economic Development Council for putting on a vibrant summit every year.

It's official! Southeast Conference has been designated as a Regional Planning Organization for Southeast Alaska. We'd like to thank Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for working with us on this establishment and look forward to the many more years of collaboration to accelerate the region's transportation systems for our communities and Tribes. If you are interested in serving on the first advisory board for the SE-RPO, please submit your interest today at www.seconference.org.

The 2026 Mid-Session Summit kicked off yesterday with a full house.