Spruce Root, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting rural communities in Southeast Alaska, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking $1 million investment from the newly launched Home Planet Fund into the Seacoast Trust. This infusion brings the total funds raised for the Seacoast Trust to $23.1 million, which will be deployed in perpetuity to support the work of the Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP).

Discover how the Alaska Fellows Program is transforming lives with exciting prospects in Sitka. Explore the impactful projects accelerated by the Spruce Root team during their recent meeting, and learn about the groundbreaking Resilience Circles gathering hosted by Spruce Root. Plus, get insights into how advocates are sharing Southeast Alaska's sustainability story on a national stage in Washington, D.C.

This month, we're thrilled to announce that Spruce Root is actively seeking a passionate individual to join us as a Community Economic Development Fellow, furthering our mission to drive positive change and sustainable development. 

Every February, the career and technical education community observes Career and Technical Education Month to increase awareness of the role that CTE programs and practitioners play in fostering individual and community career success. CTE Month provides an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and work of our CTE partners and stakeholders at the local, regional and state levels.

Spruce Root, Sustainable Southeast Partnership (SSP) and the Seacoast Trust want to congratulate Gunnuk Anthony Mallot on receiving the Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award at the 78th annual National Association of Conservation Districts meeting in San Diego. The Olin Sims Award is conferred on one up-and-coming leader who demonstrates excellence in promoting and leading voluntary conservation on private lands.

The business partners and co-owners behind The Red Lantern are growing their burlesque performance show into an adult boutique that offers community space for events, wellness classes and rental opportunities, plus sex-positive products. In the process, Jillian Piazza and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Pope hope to highlight some of the history of Ketchikan. 

Izzy Haywood, Shaelene Grace Moler and Marc Wheeler traveled to Haines to facilitate a two-day Business Basics for Artists workshop, organized under a contract with Chilkoot Indian Association, as part of a two-year effort to improve business skills among Chilkat Valley artists.

Spruce Root, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting rural communities, is thrilled to announce that the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has selected the Path to Prosperity (P2P) suite of services as a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Award Winner.  IEDC is a non-profit membership organization for economic developers all over the world with more than 4,300 members.

September is right around the corner and it has us feeling nostalgic for an amazing summer season. Going for hikes, hanging out on the beach or going for boat rides were a crucial part of our experiences. Summer is a time for culture camps, Alaskan youth stewards field seasons, etc. We hope you had a great summer.

A new pet supply store in Sitka features high-quality treats and toys for cats and dogs. For the owner, starting a business in her hometown didn’t seem possible at first. But through training and support coaching from Spruce Root, pet owners have a new place to buy treats for their pets.

Spruce Root Inc. now offers our Path to Prosperity Business Basics course in an online, self-paced format. The three- to four-hour online course, which is similar to our previous in-person and virtual workshops, will take you through the fundamental strategic questions that an entrepreneur needs to answer before starting or expanding a small business. 

Business & Balance is a complete 9-week course that invests in you. Being mindful of everyday schedules and the grind of owning and operating a business, Business & Balance will deepen the connection between your business and your local community, and unlock your potential as an entrepreneur and leader. 

The Coalition for Green Capital and Spruce Root, Inc. today announced the formation of a new strategic partnership to unlock billions of public-private capital and deliver clean energy projects to local Alaska communities.

The season 3 finale of A Matter of Degrees delves into the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world and a vital carbon sink: the Tongass.

This episode investigates the impact of decades of industrial logging in Southeast Alaska and political debates pitting ecology against economy. We learn from the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people who have lived on these lands for more than 10,000 years.

We're crawling out from our winter holiday hibernation with a new perspective and appreciation for possibilities in 2023. And there's already so much on our plate -- and resources aplenty to share with communities and clients alike.