The partners in this venture recognized some years ago the need to serve visitors to the Interior more effectively. The Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau (FCVB) and the Alaska Public Lands Information Center (APLIC) talked of sharing a highly visible facility with enough space and parking to better serve their constituents. Tanana Chiefs Conference (TCC) has long dreamed of having its own cultural exhibits as well as dedicated space for cultural and educational programs. The synergy of this unique partnership will create a world-class cultural and visitors center at a price none could afford on their own.

A newly incorporated 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization has been established to operate the facility. It is governed by a 10-member board of directors that includes three Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau appointees, three Tanana Chiefs Conference appointees, two Alaska Public Lands Information Center appointees, one appointee representing the family of Morris Thompson, and one exofficio family member. Operating costs for the new facility will be paid by charging annual fees to the occupants based on the amount of square footage they occupy in the building.