Southeast Alaska Business Sites

Southeast Business Sites

Central Council: Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

http://alaskatribalbiz.org
This Tribal Government, with headquarters in Juneau, represents over 26,000 Tlingit and Haida Indians worldwide. They offer a variety of resources on their site, including a section devoted to business and economic development. Special reports are available covering issues related to business development for members.  The Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southeast Alaska can be downloaded from their site.  They offer business development counseling to members, assisting with:

• Business plan development
• Sales and marketing
• Buying/selling a business
• Identifying sources of capital
• Product development
• Business start-ups
• Grant writing

Southeast Conference

http://www.seconference.org
The mission of Southeast Conference is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, healthy communities, and quality environment in Southeast Alaska. Members include municipalities, Native corporations and village councils, regional and local businesses, civic organizations, and individuals throughout the region. They offer information on a variety of regional issues: transportation, economic development, fisheries, timber, tourism, environment, mining, and more. They also offer a variety of web site links.

Juneau Business Sites

City & Borough of Juneau

http://www.juneau.lib.ak.us/
This site offers maps, census statistics, elected officials, a section on doing business with the city, sales tax info and forms, permit info, grants, and more.  The Business Links section puts you in contact with many business-related organizations including transportation providers, economic data, major employers, and more.

Juneau Chamber of Commerce

http://www.juneauchamber.com/
The Juneau Chamber supports economic diversity, encourages entrepreneurship, and endorses responsible, sustainable development to maintain Juneau’s high quality of life while advocating economic vitality for all of Southeast Alaska.  One of their primary goals is to facilitate networking among business owners within the community.  Check their site for upcoming networking opportunities.

Juneau Economic Development Council

http://www.jedc.org/
This site offers Juneau-area economic information, available by year, and the area’s overall economic development plan.  They also have a variety of downloadable forms (including a template for business projections) and the document, “Starting a Business in Alaska.” They offer a Business Startup Checklist. They offer the Southeast Alaska Revolving Loan Fund to provide gap financing when it is not available from traditional sources.

They also have information on several programs:

• The Buy Alaska program
• The Alaska State Council on the Arts Silver Hand Program
• The Alaska Economic Development Resource Guide (a searchable database of providers of loans, grants, technical assistance in AK)
•  Download the state’s 200+ page guidebook, “Establishing a Business in Alaska”
• Fisheries Small Business Assistance
• Tourism Mentoring Assistance Program, and more.

Ketchikan Business Sites

City of Ketchikan

http://www.city.ketchikan.ak.us/
This site offers information about local city government from elected officials to city departments.  Its Community Links section offers information for visitors, and provides information about government, education, recreation, medical services, and transportation. 

Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce

http://www.ketchikanchamber.com/
The Ketchikan Chamber is dedicated to leading the community into the 21st century with innovative ideas and a commitment to supporting local trade and organizations.  They have an online calendar and online newsletter.

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

http://www.borough.ketchikan.ak.us/
This site offers information pertaining to all aspects of local borough government, local parks and recreation, public works programs, tax information, and more.

Sitka Business Sites

City & Borough of Sitka

http://www.cityofsitka.com/
This is the official site for the city and borough of Sitka.  Their site offers information about local departments, boards, and commissions; a city staff directory; public forms; current reports on local issues; and more.

Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce

http://www.sitkacoc.com
The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business members that is committed to fostering relationships between members and the community. Their goal is to act as a catalyst for a vibrant sustainable economy.

Sitka Economic Development Association

http://www.sitka.net/
The Sitka Economic Development Association’s mission is economic development.  It will foster a business climate that is receptive and conducive to existing and new business, help promote the creation of family wage jobs, and enhance the quality of life for Sitkans.  SEDA is involved in the development of housing, visitor industry planning, economic development projects, and more.  They publish the Sitka Community Profile, Sitka Trends, Sitka Marine Industries, and conduct a quarterly price survey.  They host the annual State of Sitka’s Economy forum, and promote Sitka in regional and national publications.  They also host sitka.net.

Sitka Works

http://www.sitkaworks.org
Sitka Works is committed to supporting meaningful and sustaining work opportunities for all Sitkans.  Their goal is to build the capacity for the creation and planning of small businesses.  They offer a Small Business Resource Center, job training, and employment resources.  The group produces a newsletter and hosts various workshops and events throughout the year.  They offer a variety of services (some are fee-based) and free consultations.  Highlights of their services include:

• Individualized coaching for entrepreneurs and business owners
• Evaluation of business ideas/plans
• Assistance writing business plans, policies, and procedures
• Resources, referrals, and/or assistance with financial planning, marketing, and use of local resources
• Assistance building your support team of other professionals
• Assistance and or referrals for obtaining funding
• Networking