So happy to share that a new fund has been established at the Juneau Community Foundation to assist with the efforts to construct the Capital Civic Center (CCC) in Juneau: The Kay and Jev Shelton Fund, opened with a gift of $100,000 this month. And this week, an anonymous donor gave $5000 to the Capital Civic Center Fund at the Foundation. Friends and neighbors are giving generously to help get this new community…
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Capital Civic Center receives $250,000 from the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation
The Capital Civic Center is happy to announce that it has received a $250,000 grant to be distributed over a period of time from the Richard L and Diane M Block Foundation, in support of construction of this new facility. We must match the first $100,000 of the gift on a 3:1 basis, giving all…
Curé, Denny, and Gott join the Capital Civic Center Board of Directors
The Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce today that three new members have joined its Board of Directors: Jared Curé is a seasoned entrepreneur and real estate developer managing a diverse portfolio of development projects, including the acquisition, remodeling, and rebranding of local bars, restaurants, commercial rentals, and residential apartments. Originally from Juneau, he…
Marsha Erwin Bennett donates $100,000 to Capital Civic Center
The Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce today that it has received a gift of $100,000 from long-time Juneauite Marsha Erwin Bennett. Ms Bennett, who now lives in Ashland, OR, grew up in Juneau. Her parents, Vivian and Marshall Erwin, owned and operated Erwin’s Supermarket, Erwin’s Glacier Village IGA, and Case Lot Grocery. She…
Fred K. Koken Designates $1M for the Capital Civic Center
The Capital Campaign Committee of the Capital Civic Center is pleased to announce that Fred K. Koken, long-time Juneau resident, has established a $1,000,000 fund at the Juneau Community Foundation to assist with fundraising and construction of the project. (Fred K. Koken Fund) In recognition of this gift, the atrium in the Capital Civic Center…
Lawrence “Larry” Cotter
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Larry Cotter, who served on the Partnership Board for several years. From the Juneau Empire: Lawrence Philip Cotter was born on October 22, 1952 in New Jersey. He died on May 9, 2024 in Juneau, Alaska. Larry passed away peacefully with wife, Sue, and children Emily Ricci…
CLIA supports the Capital Civic Center project.
Several of our supporters have asked about cruise industry support for the Capital Civic Center. This was triggered by a recent article under the headline “Cruise industry says Marine Passenger Fees being spent illegally”, in the Juneau Empire’s May 12, 2024 issue which left the impression that Cruise Lines International Association opposes funding for the Center. Our…
Karen Crane
On March 20th Karen Crane, age seventy-six, suddenly and peacefully passed away with her husband Dan Fruits by her side. “I was a better person from the first day I met her,” notes Dan. Karen served four-and-half years on the CBJ Assembly and three years on the Board for the Alaska Municipal League wherein she…
February 2024 Campaign update
Bob’s Corner Welcome to almost spring. Hope everyone was able to gracefully weather our snowy last month. The Partnership has been very busy this winter continuing the work to secure funding for the project. Through the work of the Board and Governmental Affairs Committee, we have or are in the process of submitting several…
Travel Raffle winners!
One of our most successful raffles ever! Thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement!
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