March 30, 2020

Financial Minute with Robert Seid – The Value of Depreciation

Commercial fishermen have financial landscapes containing both unique challenges and opportunities.  From seasonal cash flow & large, unpredictable boat expenses to corporate tax structures & small business ownership, our financial situations are far from the norm.  The following tips have been compiled by a skipper, for skippers.  Creating wealth as a fisherman takes skill.  Preserving . . . MORE

March 23, 2020

Kicking off the 2020-2021 Fishing Fellow Program

Did you know that AMCC’s Working Waterfronts Director, Jamie O’Connor, started out as a Young Fishing Fellow? She’s here to kick off our interview series with former fellows.  What was your Young Fishing Fellowship project?  I worked with the commercial fishing trade association down here in Homer, North Pacific Fisheries Association (NPFA), on a membership . . . MORE

March 18, 2020

From Catch 49’s Freezer to Your Car

One of the many things coming into focus during these trying times is the need to strengthen our local food web. Luckily, Alaskans have some of the healthiest wild food on the planet swimming in our pristine waters. Catch 49 is committed to helping deliver that precious resource to your dinner table while doing everything . . . MORE