HarborModel.com: a toolbox for making better port and harbor decisions.
Here you will find the Harbor Economic Impact Model (HEIM) and a sampling of presentations, white papers, and applied research on harbor planning, rate-setting, economic impact assessment, and study of coastal infrastructure in Alaska and beyond from my quarter century of professional experience. The site exists to give back to an industry that defined a substantial part of my professional career.
The work here reflects a sampling of my career spent helping communities understand the economic value of their waterfronts, setting rates, and making decisions in the face of uncertainty, competing priorities, and limited resources. Tools and presentations on this site have been used by harbormasters, port administrators, municipal staff, and policymakers across Alaska.
I’m Mike Fisher, an MBA, PMP, consultant, and lifelong Alaskan. I invite you to view some of my relevant experience, learn more about me, and explore presentations I’ve given and the original Harbor Economic Impact Model. But wait! There’s more. View indicators relevant to the industry and try an online version Harbor Economic Impact Model (in beta testing mode). Finally, there are some games you can play if you need to pass some time…