Greg Podsiki is leading the charge to rally community support for a college in Haines.

Podsiki, a 37-year resident, believes a small college or vocational school would benefit the town’s year-round economy. Students who stay for the nine-month school year would boost the housing or rental markets, restaurants and the book store, he said.

Although the idea has been suggested before, Podsiki said now is the right time to diligently pursue it because he thinks…