Sitka, Alaska
Modern Sitka is a thriving community, strategically located on the shipping and airlanes between the Lower 48 states and Canada and the growing Asia-Pacific Region. Sitka abounds in natural resources- this meeting of the mountains and the sea attracts hundreds of thousands of business and recreational visitors each year.
Sitka enjoys one of the most diversified economies in the entire State of Alaska. Strong sectors exist in commercial fishing and fish processing; cruise ship, eco- and independent tourism; health care; education; and government agencies. The local timber industry is retooling from an export market to value-added manufacturing.
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Actively seeking further diversification and responsible economic growth, Sitka is working with local business people as well as outside entrepreneurs to develop new economic opportunities. Sitka is open for business, with attractive incentive packages for new or expanding businesses and local professionals dedicated to making our community a desired business location.
DOWNLOAD the Alaska Economic Development Resource Guide (2007)(PDF, 1.3MB)
