Thayer Creek Hydro Project at Nearly Full Funding

Thayer Creek Hydro Project at Nearly Full Funding

The Kootznoowoo Tourism & Natural Resources (KTNR) department was recently notified that it had been awarded over $28 million in grant awards for the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project. The applications for these grants were submitted in 2023 under KTNR. The...
Newport News Gets Upgrades and New Branding

Newport News Gets Upgrades and New Branding

Kootznoowoo’s Newport IV building (also known as Favorite Bay) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been a longstanding asset for Kootznoowoo. With over 70,000 square feet of high-quality office space, the multi-tenant building has 25 offices suites and is conveniently...
51st Annual Meeting of Shareholders Election Launches

51st Annual Meeting of Shareholders Election Launches

The election for the 51st Annual Meeting of Shareholders has officially launched. This year, two candidates will be elected for terms that will expire in 2027.  Proxy packets have been mailed to shareholders and include a blank proxy ballot with a unique PIN for each...
Angoon’s New Community Catalyst Welcomed Aboard

Angoon’s New Community Catalyst Welcomed Aboard

Carmen Davis came on board as Kootznoowoo’s Community Catalyst in February. In this role she is responsible for implementing small-scale visitor opportunities in Angoon, including the development of a walking tour. Carmen will also oversee the Artist’s Workshop in...
Summer Guide Academy Launched in Angoon

Summer Guide Academy Launched in Angoon

This summer, Kootznoowoo, Inc. is sponsoring a Summer Guide Academy that will prepare shareholders and descendants to become a professional wilderness guide. Up to four trainees will be hired for the 2024 Academy, which will run for three months from mid-April through...

Ralph “Chico” Bierely

Kootz Commercial Center Maintenance Manager

Chico serves as a jack-of-all-trades for the corporation. His main responsibility is overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the K-Plaza building. However, he provides additional support when needed on a variety of projects. He is based in Juneau.