Kayakers near Petersburg.
About us...
The Petersburg Economic Development Council is
a non-profit, community-based corporation established
in 2001. The nine-member council is made up of representatives
from local government and community members with
various experience and expertise in fields relating
to economic development.
The mission of the organization is, "to provide
steady moderate growth that results in a strong,
diversified economy compatible with our traditional
resources-based lifestyle."
Toward this end, the following goals were established:
- Encourage growth of our traditional fishing, seafood
processing and timber industries. - Support local
businesses in their efforts to grow. - Diversify
the economy in ways that are compatible with out
lifestyles and interests by nurturing visitation
by independent tourists' telecommunications; recreational
opportunities; and the services, businesses, activities
and facilities that support retirement and comfortable
living for our residents. - Build upon our strategic
location at the geographic center of Southeast Alaska.
- Develop and grow in a manner compatible with both
use and enjoyment of our natural surroundings and
resources.
The upbeat progressive attitude of Petersburg accompanied
by our strategic location as the geographical center
of Southeast Alaska provides for an atmosphere of
networking and cooperation with neighboring communities.
Petersburg boasts daily jet service allowing easy
travel to destinations both north and south as well
as dependable Alaska Marine Highway Ferry transportation.
The partnership between the Petersburg Economic
Development Council and the City of Petersburg causes
a direct relationship between the EDC Coordinator
and the Petersburg City Manager. The City Manager
is the chief administrative officer and reports
directly to the City Council. The City employs approximately
90 employees, including eleven department heads
that report to the City Manager. The City provides
a wide range of municipal services including: Administration,
Finance, Planning & Community Development, Public
Works, Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Library,
Power & Light, Harbor and Elderly Housing.
Other contacts will include, but are not limited
to: Alaska Municipal
League, State
and local
Chamber of Commerce, Alaska
Department of Community and Economic Development,
and Southeast
Conference.
The PEDC strategic development plan and community
economic profile are available for review. Click
below for for the .rtf files. Also, PEDC has developed
priorities for economic development in Petersburg.
Review those by clicking on the Word document below.
Strategic
Development Plan