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!

Travel Raffle Filled with Adventure

Our 2023 Travel Raffle offers you the chance to win a world of adventures! First prize: Two Roundtrip unrestricted Alaska Airlines tickets anywhere they fly. Must be booked by June 1, 2024. Second Prize: Royal Caribbean International seven night Caribbean for two in an ocean view stateroom; the approximate value of this cruise is $2,000…