NEWS

Sitka Community Profile 2010/2011 edition

The new edition of the Sitka Community Profile with updated information is now available. Print copies can be picked up at the following locations:

SEDA office, 329 Harbor Drive, Suite 212 - 2nd floor of the Troutte Center
Sitka Airport - on the pillar near the main entrance
City Hall - front entrance on the counter
Harrigan Centennial Hall - ask a volunteer at the SCVB information desk.

CLICK HERE to view and download the 2010/2011 Sitka Community Profile: Demographic and Economic Data for Sitka

SEDA Newsletter
Current Issue - 2nd Quarter 2010 (PDF, 152 kb)

The 2010 State of Sitka's Economy

Approximately 60 people attended the 2010 State of Sitka's Economy presentation, which was broadcast live on KCAW Raven Radio and recorded by KSCT-TV for local broadcast on Channel 11.

SEDA sponsors this annual presentation to inform the community leaders and residents of Sitka about the current state of our local economy and economic trends that are on the horizon.

DOWNLOAD State of Sitka's Economy - 2010 Power Point slides (PDF, 13 MB)
A presentation by Dan Robinson of the McDowell Group, April 28, 2010

Current SEDA Projects

Bulk Water Sales & Export

For nearly a decade, SEDA has been promoting the sale of bulk water for export. There is increased interest in Sitka’s water resource and at least three companies are currently in negotiations for bulk water contracts.

Fish Waste Utilization

In November 2009, SEDA facilitated a meeting of twenty-five stakeholders to discuss the problems and potential solutions for disposal of waste generated by the seafood processing plants and sport fishing. There are several businesses interested in obtaining contracts for processor fish waste and developing a facility for utilizing the waste.

Biomass Energy Project - Japonski Island

Senator Mark Begich visited Sitka in May and showed an interest in this project.

Although this project is still in the early stages of research and development, construction of a biomass energy system on Japonski Island shows great potential. Such as system could provide both heat and electricity to the major facilities on the island using wood waste, cardboard, paper, and other materials. The U.S. Coast Guard, SEARHC, University of Alaska Southeast, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, and Airport could all be tied into a common system.

Sheldon Jackson Core Campus Redevelopment

A variety of old ideas are being discussed once again, but no solid solution has been found for the mostly vacant SJ campus. The University of Dubuque was not able to produce a proposal that was mutually beneficial to Sitka and UD decided to end negotiations. Sheldon Jackson College property is NOT owned or controlled by the City of Sitka.