Contact the Ketchikan Visitor’s Bureau with all your trip planning questions:
Phone: 907-225-6166
Toll-Free: 800-770-3300
Online: www.visit-ketchikan.com Â
Email: info@visit-ketchikan.com
This year’s conference will take place once again at the beautiful Ted Ferry Civic Center, located adjacent to the Cape Fox Lodge. Â
888 Venetia Ave, Ketchikan, AK
Alaska Airlines has graciously offered a discount code for Annual Meeting attendees booking flights in and out of Ketchikan September 22-28, 2024. Please use code ECMK516 for 7% off!
- Agenda
- Travel
- Accommodations
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Scholarship Auction
- Award Nominations
- Virtual Attendance
- Presentations
Download DRAFT Agenda – Subject to Change
Tuesday, September 24th
8am-4:30pm
SE Alaska By the Numbers, T&H CEDS, Natural Resources Industry Panel, Visitor’s Industry Panel, Disaster Preparedness, Transportation Outlook, Connecting the Region, AMHS Long Range Plan, SE Alaska Legislative Forum
5:30-8:30 pm
Community Reception – Details TBD
Wednesday, September 25th
8:15am-4:30pm
Governor’s Office, Conversation with Commissioners, Investors Panel, Mariculture Cluster, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and EPA Regional Administrator, Casey Sixkiller, Innovation, Sustainability & Economic Development panel, Seafood Modernization, Legislative Crystal Ball, University Update
5:45-8:30pm
Awards Banquet and Scholarship Auction, Theme: Great Gatsby
Thursday, September 26th
8:30am-3pm
Membership Meeting, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, Solid Waste, Child Care, Housing, Workforce, and Aging Panel, Forestry, U.S. Representative Mary Peltola, SASS Panel and Partner Showcase
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has graciously offered Southeast Conference attendees a 7% discount on travel to/from Ketchikan between Sept 22-28, 2023 with discount with promo code ECMK516.Â
Bus Shuttle Service Courtesy of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Travel within Ketchikan will be a breeze thanks to the generosity of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s Transit department. A special shuttle route will provide scheduled hotel morning pick ups and evening service every 20 min. between all hotels, airport ferry, the Ted Ferry Conference Center and downtown locations. . Additionally conference attendees will be able to travel within Ketchikan on any bus free of charge by showing your conference badge. A transit ap will provide real-time locations and ETA of all busses. Stay Tuned for more information!
Airport Ferry
If this is your first visit to Ketchikan, please be aware that the airport is located on Gravina Island, a 5 minute ferry ride away from Ketchikan. The ferry departs the Ketchikan side of the Tongass Narrows located at 4171 Tongass Avenue, on the quarter hours and departs the airport side on the hour and half hour every day. The first run of the day leaves the Ketchikan side at 6:15 am and the last run of the day leaves the airport side at 9:30 pm. One way fare is $6 per person and both cash and credit cards are accepted. For more information, please visit the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s Airport Ferry page.
Cape Fox Lodge
Adjacent to the Conference Venue, The Cape Fox Lodge hosts two restaurants, 72 guest rooms, hotel shuttle. Must call to reserve at SEC rate of $199. Â
Address: 800 Venetia Way
On-line: www.capefoxlodge.com
Phone: 866-225-8001
The Landing Hotel
Conveniently located across the street from the AMHS Ferry Terminal and the the Ketchikan International Airport Ferry terminal. Shuttle Service available. $150-190 per night.
Address: 3434 Tongass Ave.
Online: www.landinghotel.com
Phone: 800-428-8304
The Ketch Inn & Marina
Minutes from downtown and the Ketchikan Airport, this hotel offer complementary round-trip shuttle service. Special conference pricing at $179 per night, single occupancy.
Address: 4871 North Tongass Hwy.
Online: www.theketchinn.com
Phone: 800-247-9059 or 907.247.2600
Inn at Creek Street
Small, historic inn tastefully restored, offering modern amenities and located in the heart of Ketchikan. 10% discount for conference attendees.
Address: 207 Stedman Street
Online: www.creekstreet.comÂ
Phone: 866.225.0246 or 907.225.0245
Gilmore Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Ketchikan, this historic boutique hotel offers free shuttle service to guests.
Address: 326 Front Street
Online: here
Phone: 800.275.9423 or 907.225.9425
Black Bear Inn
Waterfront Paradise. Apartments, rooms, and suites available. All units have an ocean view,
Address:5528 North Tongass Hwy.
Online: www.stayinalaska.com
Phone: 907.225.4343Â
B&Bs, VRBOs, Lodges and Cabins
As the event approaches, we expect Ketchikan hotels to fill quickly. However, there are a number of alternative charming and unique accommodations. Please visit: www.visit-ketchikan.com
For more information, contact Ketchikan Visitor’s Bureau
Email: info@visit-ketchikan.com, Call: 907.225.6166 or 800.770.3300, or Online: www.visit-ketchikan.com
Sponsors of Southeast Conference’s Annual Meeting get noticed!
Our members know the meeting is supported by generous sponsorship donations, and they recognize and appreciate our supporters. There is still plenty of time – and lots of opportunities – to sponsor the Southeast Conference’s 2024 Annual Meeting!
All of our sponsorship opportunities are listed on the sponsorship flyer. We are committed to maximizing your sponsorship, so please contact us with any questions or to talk more about the opportunities. Contact Southeast Conference for more information. Phone: 907-586-4360 or Email: robert@seconference.org.
We’re Putting on the Ritz in Ketchikan!
Join us in Ketchikan for our Southeast Conference Annual Scholarship Banquet and Auction during our upcoming Economic Summit and 66th Annual Meeting! Come ready to celebrate the Roaring 2020s and party like its 1924! Dress in your finest Great Gatsby style and receive an extra drink ticket! It’ll be the Bees Knees!
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 5:45pm
Ted Ferry Civic Center
Call for Auction Item Donations
Since 1992, Southeast Conference has offered a scholarship program that supports residents of the region. Scholarship funds have been raised through an auction that is generously supported by individuals and businesses throughout Southeast and conducted each year at the Annual Membership Meeting. We are actively seeking auction items. If you are able to contribute, please let us know. Download a donation form here or contact the office at info@seconference.org or call 907-586-4360. Thank you in advance for helping make this event a success!
Nominate an outstanding community, business, or individual to be recognized for outstanding service! Email nominations into office@seconference.org.
Virtual conference attendance is now available for registration.
Conference will be live-streamed
8am-4:30pm, Tues, Sept 24, 2024
8am-4:30pm, Wed, Sept 25, 2024
8am-12:30pm, Thurs, Sept 26, 2024
Email office@seconference.org for more information
Conference presentations and recordings will be posted as they become available.