Thayer Hydro Statement on Federal Funding Freeze

Thayer Hydro Statement on Federal Funding Freeze

The recent announcement from the White House of a federal funding freeze on clean energy initiatives has raised concerns within the Kootznoowoo family about the future of the Thayer Creek Hydroelectric Project. Unfortunately, the freeze has put the $26.9 million...
Notice of the 52nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Notice of the 52nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Kootznoowoo, Inc. is now accepting candidate packets from shareholders interested in running for a seat on the Board of Directors.  Three seats will be up for election at the 52nd Annual Meeting of Shareholders which will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the...
Board of Directors Approve December Dividend

Board of Directors Approve December Dividend

The Board of Directors of Kootznoowoo, Inc. have approved a dividend payment of $3.98 per share.  In order to ensure that the dividend payment is tax-free to shareholders, it will be paid through the Kootznoowoo Permanent Fund Settlement Trust on December 23, 2024....
KCEF Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

KCEF Announces 2024-25 Scholarship Recipients

The Kootznoowoo Cultural & Education Foundation (KCEF) is pleased to announce the scholarship recipients for the 2024-2025 academic year.  In order to be eligible to receive a scholarship, recipients must be a Kootznoowoo, Inc. shareholder or descendant, Alaska...
BIA Grant Brings Thayer Hydro to Fully Funded

BIA Grant Brings Thayer Hydro to Fully Funded

Kootznoowoo, Inc. recently received notification from the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) that it has been awarded a nearly $6M grant from the Office of Indian Economic Development Tribal Electrification Program (TEP).  The program was established under the Biden...

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.