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Mailing Address:
UA Center for Economic Development
University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage Alaska 99508
Phone: (907) 786-5444
Fax: (907) 786-5446
Physical Address:
Center for Economic Development
Diplomacy Building, 5th Floor 507G
Anchorage, Alaska (MAP)
Center for Economic Development
The University of Alaska Center for Economic Development is one of 52 University Centers designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. In this role, UACED leverages the resources of the university system to support economic development in Alaska, providing technical assistance in the form of information, data, and know-how in evaluating, shaping, and implementing specific projects and programs that promote economic development across the state.
Vision and Mission
Alaska has a vigorous entrepreneurial climate supported by a strong alliance of statewide university, public, nonprofit, and private partners providing education, tools, and resources necessary to build lasting success. UACED mobilizes the university’s resources to build the capacity of Alaska’s communities to engage in sustainable economic development.
VALUES:
- Innovation
- Excellence
- Collaboration
LONG-TERM GOAL
UACED is the catalyst realizing a common vision for greater innovation, human capacity, and financial capital in Alaska.
SHORT-TERM GOALS
- Develop our leadership role in promoting entrepreneurship in Alaska
- Strengthen and expand our educational programs and economic development services
- Build our capacity to fulfill our mission
UACED - Connecting resources, people and ideas