KENAI PENINSULA
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The Kenai Peninsula Borough is a microcosm of Alaska’s best features: economic diversity, limitless opportunity, glacial rivers, vast mountain ranges, boundless spruce forests and coastal fjords.

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2024 Industry Outlook Forum

KPEDD’s 2024 Industry Outlook Forum

With change, comes opportunities. As we look to welcome a fresh start for 2024, things will start to look a little different at KPEDD. Along with a new executive director, KPEDD’s making some small changes that we hope to have big impacts to the Kenai Peninsula. KPEDD’s annual Industry Overview Forum event will be held on April 25th, 2024, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. Stay tuned for further updates from our social media and networks.

Kenai Peninsula Borough

The Kenai Peninsula Borough is one of the most economically and geographically diverse regions in Alaska. Covering more than 24,752 square miles, residents enjoy a high quality of life with abundant recreational resources, state-of-the-art medical facilities, affordable housing, short commute times, and strong community ties.

Homer, Alaska

The City of Kenai is a thriving coastal community situated at the mouth of the world famous Kenai River. When Kenai was established in 1791, the Dena’ina Athabascan Indian Village was already a thriving community located on the bluff overlooking Cook Inlet. Kenai is known for its exceptional fishing, wildlife, and abundant natural resources and is easily accessible by highway (150 miles south of Anchorage), a flight into the Kenai Municipal Airport, or via the commercial and public dock.

Kenai, Alaska

The City of Kenai is a thriving coastal community situated at the mouth of the world famous Kenai River. When Kenai was established in 1791, the Dena’ina Athabascan Indian Village was already a thriving community located on the bluff overlooking Cook Inlet. Kenai is known for its exceptional fishing, wildlife, and abundant natural resources and is easily accessible by highway (150 miles south of Anchorage), a flight into the Kenai Municipal Airport, or via the commercial and public dock.

Seldovia, Alaska

The City of Seldovia is a “First Class City” and provides essential services throughout city limits, including piped water and sewer, harbor/ dock/boat haul-out/storage, maintenance of roads and an RV park, and police. Many additional services are provided on a volunteer/grant/non-profit basis including Library, Fire/EMS, community hall, senior meals, trails, city beautification, and a health clinic. City income is from seasonal sales tax receipts, property tax and fees for services.

Seward, Alaska

Seward – a breathtaking land shaped by glaciers, nestled between mountains and the ocean. This is the ancestral homeland of the Sugpiaq people, and the gateway to the spectacular Kenai Fjords National Park.
Seward is a progressive community that enjoys a beautiful and scenic natural Alaskan environment with numerous visitor attractions and activities. This town encourages diversity and economic growth for business.

Soldotna, Alaska

Soldotna is centrally located on the Kenai Peninsula, at the crossroads of the region’s major highways and along the banks of the world-famous Kenai River.  The City is home to several of the borough’s largest employers, with significant economic activity in the health care, education, retail, entertainment and tourism sectors.  Soldotna is located within close proximity to two-thirds of the Borough population, and has become a center for commercial and recreational opportunities.

City of Kachemak

Kachemak City is home to Alaska’s only state wilderness park, Kachemak Bay State Park, which was the first state park in Alaska. There is no road access to most of the park and visitors must arrive by either airplane or boat. Kachemak City is also home to the Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the largest reserve in the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. It is a very active site for research and education.

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The Kenai Peninsula Borough is a microcosm of Alaska’s best features: economic diversity, limitless opportunity, glacial rivers, vast mountain ranges, boundless spruce forests and coastal fjords. Our high quality of life attracts talent from all over the world. Whether you’re considering business expansion or relocating to one of our communities, let us help you find the perfect fit.

Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District

14896 Kenai Spur Hwy, Kenai, AK 99611  |  Directions

KPEDD facilitates community town meetings and other forums. We assist communities with producing a community action plan. Strategic planning is very important, & KPEDD is here to help rural, under-served communities, by documenting and identifying the community’s values, vision and priorities, and economic opportunities.

Contact Staff

Cassidi Cameron,

Executive Director

E: [email protected]
P: (907) 283-3335 ext. 3

Caitlin Coreson,

Programs Manager

E: [email protected]
P: (907) 283-3335 ext. 1

Abby Dial,

Research Assistant

E: [email protected]
P: (907) 283-3335 ext. 4

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

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