Quality of Life!

The Kenai Peninsula Borough stands out as one of Alaska’s most economically and geographically varied areas. Spanning over 24,752 square miles, it offers residents a superior quality of life characterized by plentiful recreational opportunities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, minimal commuting times, and strong communal bonds.

The schools in the Borough consistently exceed state averages in graduation rates and test scores. Leading industries here include healthcare, oil and gas, professional services, maritime trades, fishing, tourism, real estate, and agriculture. This economic diversity renders the Kenai Peninsula more resilient to economic downturns at both state and national levels.

Peter Micciche, Borough Mayor

144 N Binkley St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 714-2150
Contact: pmicciche@kpb.us
Website: KPB

Michele Turner, Borough Clerk

144 N Binkley St.
Soldotna, AK 99669
Phone: (907) 714-2160
Contact: micheleturner@kpb.us
Website: KPB

Borough Boundary Map

In the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

60% Farm Growth

on the Kenai Peninsula within the past 5 years as of 2022

Employed by small businesses

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.”

Kenai Peninsula Borough

Quality of Life!

Client Feedback

ALASKA BUSINESS MAGAZINE

ALEX DOUTHIT

GENEVIEVE DEROOS

TIM JAGIELSKI

Leadership to foster and promote responsible and sustainable economic development