Regional
     Strategy Goal

       Promote the   
       development of sm  all businesses in
       the region

       Promote the arts
       and crafts
       industry for the 
       residents of the  NANA region

P     Promote   
       college and
       vocational
       education for
       residents of the
       NWAB

       Maintain ARDOR
       web page
       on the NWAB
       web site and
       produce at least
       6 e-bulletins per
       year

       Continue
       fisheries
       development

       Travel to
       economic
       development
       conference

      Review/comment
       on DCA
       community
       profiles

      Review/comment
       on DCA AEIS
       profiles

       Assist
       communities in
       grant
       informational
       activities for DCA
       grant programs

      Provide statistical
       info for DCA, as
       appropriate

ARDOR Work Plan Activity Implementing the Goal

Provide small business grants to residents who are operating a business of have a sound plan to begin a small business

 
Provide small business loans for those who operate or are beginning a small business

Provide small business training classes on a semi-annual basis and individual assistance as requested

Organize and present annual Arctic Small Business gathering as a part of Annual Trade Fair

Administer an arts purchase and

Marketing program, allowing makers of quality arts and crafts to have regular cash outlet for their work

Make arts and crafts materials readily available to artists.

Provide business cards, advertising placards and web-page exposure for the artists of the region

Sponsor annual art competition to provide artists with the opportunity to gain recognition

Create art centers in the region’s villages so that artists have access to quality tools and working environment

Provide scholarships of $750 per semester for residents in college and in good standing and $350 per semester for voc ed students

Strive to obtain additional grant funds for additional upgrades to fish processing facility

Expected Outcome(s)

 (Broad expectation)

 
Growth in entrepreneurship among the residents of the NANA region

 
Development of the concept of self-investment among residents of the NANA region

Development of the knowledge, skills and discipline required to operate a small business

Publicize and present a public conference to review economic opportunities in the region

 
Utilize revolving art purchase account to buy quality arts and crafts from residents and maintain level of sales to keep the program liquid

Maintain inventory of walrus and mammoth ivory, whalebones, and baleen so that artists may acquire them as needed.

Cash prizes will be awarded in a variety of product categories

Artists and prospective artists will have access to a workshop that has the tools necessary to create quality work and learn carving skills.

 
An increasing number of local high school graduates will attend college and earn degrees or vocational certification

Create a facility and market that will allow a 1,000,000 pound annual commercial catch

Economic Indicators

(How progress will be measured)

Progress will be measured by the number of applicants that apply for grants and loans and implement them successfully, as well as the number of people who participate in classes and conferences.

 
Progess will be measured by the number of artists who sell products through the program and the total amount of annual purchases and sales

Progress is measured by the purchase and use of supplies by resident artists

Progress is measured by the number of participants in the competition

Success measure will be the continuing operation of village art centers with management by the local community and artists

In the short term, success is measured by the number of students that attend college or vocational school – in the long run it will be measured by how many obtain degrees or certifications and ultimately find employment

Receipt of grant funds for plant upgrade and increased commercial catch

Targeted Results Based on Indicators

FY05         FY06        FY07

100 sb grants  
             100 sb grants
                     100 sb grants

50 s.b. loans

 
25 students in s.b. classes

 
$175,000          
               $200,000            
                           $250,000
in total arts and crafts purchases for the respective years.

$10,000            
             $15,000               
                           $20,000
in material purchases

30 entrants        
            45 entrants         
                        60 entrants

4 art centers     
            6 art centers   
                      8 art centers

 


50 full-time      
             55 full-time  
                         60 full-time

 
600,000 lbs     
            750,000 lbs    
                    1,000,000 lbs.

FY 05 Budget

     ARDOR $     Match $

$22,892.00       $100,000

$22,892           $120,000

$600                      $600

                    $80,000

                                $20,000