Kenai Peninsula Economic Development

KPEDD's Mission:

Our mission is to serve Kenai Peninsula Borough residents by enhancing their quality of life through responsible and sustainable regional economic and workforce development.

KPEDD supports businesses, typically those that are considered a cottage industry, by assisting with developing their business plans, preparing them for commercial loans, providing access to capital and providing technical support through our Business Incubator Program. If entrepreneurs are willing to take the risk, KPEDD is willing to assist them with their endeavor.

KPEDD facilitates community town meetings and other forums. KPEDD assists communities with producing a community action plan. Strategic planning is very important, and KPEDD is here to help rural, under-served communities. By documenting the community’s values, vision and priorities, economic opportunities are easier to identify.

KPEDD Services:

The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) is a non-profit regional economic development organization, or ARDOR. Organized in 1988, KPEDD serves residents of the Kenai Peninsula Borough in south central Alaska. The Borough is home to approximately 49,600 people residing in a land area of 16,100 square miles. For more information about the Kenai Peninsula Borough, visit the US Census Bureau Quick Facts page for detailed information. For employment and income information click here AmericanFactFinder.

As the first federal Economic Development District designated in Alaska, as well as the first Alaska Regional Development Organization or ARDOR, KPEDD has actively pursued development opportunities for the region. Over its lifetime, KPEDD has been involved in a variety of projects, including public works projects, shellfish industry development, international trade, promoting a North Slope Natural Gas Pipeline to Cook Inlet, building infrastructure and industry recruitment.

KPEDD compiles and publishes the Kenai Peninsula Borough Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy or CEDS.

Funding is provided by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Kenai Peninsula Borough, and the Alaska State Department of Community and Economic Development. In addition, private and corporate donors as well as income from rental property allow us to operate our services and facilities without debt.

Over 800 residents, business and community leaders have volunteered this past year to Economic Development activities organized by KPEDD. Strong community involvement allows us to maximize our service to the Peninsula. If you would like to participate in enriching life on the Kenai, please access our Technical Assistance Form and return it to us. If you need to contact us by email, just drop us a line to: info@kpedd.org or call 907-283-3335.

Forums:

Each year the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) sponsors forums to help the business community network, learn, and grow. In the past, the Economic Outlook Forums have been held at the Kenai Peninsula College, the  Challenger Learning Center and the Soldotna Sports Center. For more information about upcoming forums and other KPEDD events be sure to click HERE to access our Calendar of Events page.

Data:

The KPEDD provides information and other promotional brochures to inquiring individuals and community.

Contact Information:

• Telephone
  
  907-283-3335


• FAX
  
  907-283-3913


• Postal & Location address
  
  14896 Kenai Spur Highway, Suite 103A
  
  Kenai AK 99611


• Email
  
  info@kpedd.org
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