Natural Beauty

Kenai, Alaska, renowned for its spectacular fishing and wildlife, serves as a gateway to the natural beauty of the Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet.

Kenai, a vibrant coastal community, nestles at the mouth of the renowned Kenai River. Established in 1791, it developed alongside the already flourishing Dena’ina Athabascan Indian Village, perched on the bluff above Cook Inlet. Known for its exceptional fishing, abundant wildlife, and rich natural resources, Kenai is easily reachable by a 150-mile drive south from Anchorage, flights into Kenai Municipal Airport, or via its commercial and public docks.

Kenai combines wilderness charm with a high quality of life and excellent accessibility. It hosts Kenai Municipal Airport, a crucial air hub for the Kenai Peninsula and Cook Inlet, enhancing its appeal as a gateway for adventure and commerce. With incentives for businesses and available land, Kenai represents an ideal location for business growth and development.

Terry Eubanks,
City Manager

210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-8222
Contact: teubank@kenai.city
Website: City of Kenai

Shellie Saner, MMC,
City Clerk

210 Fidalgo Ave.
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-8231
Contact: cityclerk@kenai.city
Website: City of Kenai

Samantha Springer, Executive Director

11471 Kenai Spur Hwy,
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: (907) 283-1991
Contact: samantha@kenaichamber.org
Website: Kenai Chamber of Commerce

Businesses in 2023

per day out of Kenai Municipal Airport

Median Housing Value in 2022

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.”

City of Kenai

Natural Beauty

Client Feedback

ALASKA BUSINESS MAGAZINE

ALEX DOUTHIT

GENEVIEVE DEROOS

TIM JAGIELSKI

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