The Alaska Development Corporation (ADC) is a statewide organization that promotes sound and sustainable economic growth and diversification throughout Alaska.
Affiliated with Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC), we provide information, education, and programs of assistance for businesses, agencies, students and the public.
OUR PROGRAMS
Since 2009, ADC and JEDC have offered more than 100 STEM-focused summer camps in Juneau, giving K-12 students a safe, hands-on way to explore science and technology. Most camps center on LEGO robotics, with additional options like 3D Design & Print, a Technical Trades Camp with local unions, employers, and UAS, and an Entrepreneurship Camp with the Chamber of Commerce. Campers ages 5 to 18 come from public, private, and homeschool backgrounds and build critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and collaboration skills. Trained instructors, interns, and volunteers, including many FIRST® Robotics alumni, lead every camp with high staff-to-camper ratios and up-to-date safety protocols. Because we believe no family should be left out, all camps run on a “Pay-As-You-Can” model. Click on the logo to visit the dedicated website or email acooper@jedc.org for more information.
Every year, youth from across Alaska join FIRST® Robotics Competition teams to work together to build and program robots and to find solutions for the problems their teams face. For students aged 6-18, FIRST is the hardest fun you’ll ever have. For team mentors, coaches, and volunteers, it’s the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertake. The annual programs culminate in robotics competitions where teams win recognition, gain self confidence, develop people and life skills, make new friends, and perhaps discover an unforeseen career path. Click on the logo to visit the dedicated website or email acooper@jedc.org for more information.
February 24 & 25, 2027 - The Alaska Innovation Summit is the state’s premier innovation event, bringing together entrepreneurs, industry experts, policymakers, and researchers. Signature elements include the Alaska Airlines Pitch Contest, Deep Dives, Innovation Shorts, and the Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame ceremony. The 2026 Summit, held at Centennial Hall in Juneau, asked what drives Alaska’s thirteen years of net outmigration. The Alaska Development Corporation supports JEDC’s fundraising efforts by serving as its fiscal agent. Together, these partnerships help build a stronger, more diverse economy for Alaska’s future. Click on the link to go to the dedicated website or email cbrown@jedc.org for more information.
May 1, 2027 - The Juneau Maritime Festival is a free, full-day waterfront celebration of the maritime history, culture, and commerce that define Juneau and Southeast Alaska. Held each year in downtown Juneau at Elizabeth Peratrovich Plaza, the festival has grown since its first edition in 2010, with more than 100 vendor booths, live music, free kids’ activities, fresh grilled seafood, harbor cruises, and a friendly tug-of-war. The festival also includes demonstrations by the U.S. Coast Guard and performances by the U.S. Navy Band Northwest, and a cultural opening featuring the Yees Ku Oo Dancers and the One People Canoe Society. The Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) hosts the festival, and ADC is proud to serve as its fiscal sponsor. Each spring, the festival kicks off Juneau’s summer season and brings together thousands of locals, visitors, and local businesses. Click the logo to visit the dedicated website, or contact klafollette@jedc.org for more information.