Leadership to Enhance, Foster, and Promote

Economic Development

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Our Mission

The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) is a private non-government resource focused on the responsible and sustainable economic development of our region. Using a 30,000ft view of the economy, we locate financing and orchestrate community collaboration for economic planning and business incubation. We support infrastructure projects, workforce development and regional industries. KPEDD is funded by federal, state, regional and educational contracts.

industries

Tourism & Recreation

Tourism & Recreation

Stunning natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities.

Agriculture

Agriculture

Adapting to the region’s unique climate and growing conditions.

Healthcare

Healthcare

Fastest growing sector in the borough and second largest by employment

Real Estate

Real Estate

Kenai Peninsula real estate offers natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and a strong sense of community.

Energy

Energy

KPEDD is an Arctic Energy Ambassador.

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

The industry is a major source of employment within the Borough.

Fishing & Maritime Trade

Fishing & Maritime

The fishing industry on the Kenai Peninsula is a vital economic drive.

Mariculture

Mariculture

Developing a viable and sustainable mariculture industry.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing

Supporting our makers.

Our region

The Kenai Peninsula Borough stands out as a remarkably diverse area in Alaska, both economically and geographically. Spanning over 24,752 square miles, it offers residents a superior quality of life characterized by extensive recreational opportunities, cutting-edge healthcare facilities, reasonably priced housing, short commuting times, and robust community connections.

Client Feedback

ALASKA BUSINESS MAGAZINE

“Business is booming on the Kenai Peninsula, in large part due to the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD), one of only four federally recognized business districts in Alaska.”

ALEX DOUTHIT

OWNER, KENAI PENINSULA DRIVING INSTRUCTION

“In the very beginning, we needed a lot of help with the licensing process; it was a big hurdle to get around the cumbersome regulations, and I was getting stonewalled throughout the process,” Douthit explains. “KPEDD were able to help point us in the right direction and to make contact with the people we needed to reach, which was integral to us starting the business.”

GENEVIEVE DEROOS

OWNER, RUSTIC ROOTS

“They really are just genuine, great people to talk to, and they really want to see small businesses succeeding, which is awesome,” she said. “Working with them has kind of made it feel like this is possible.”

TIM JAGIELSKI

VICE PRESIDENT, JAG MARINE GROUP

“They made initial introductions with AVTEC when we first came into Seward, which has really helped out across all trades of our operation,” says Jagielski. “Tim Dillon [KPEDD] is usually our first call when we get into situations where we need assistance.”

Leadership to foster and promote responsible and sustainable economic development

Alaska Regional Development Organization (ARDOR)
The State of Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development certified KPEDD as an ARDOR in 1989

Economic Development District (EDD)
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) recognized KPEDD as an EDD in 1988