Sitka, Alaska
What do the Sistine Chapel and Sitka have in common? They are both listed in the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die." And both are amazingly beautiful.
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. With one of the most beautiful natural settings in the world, Sitka attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year via Alaska Airlines jet service, major cruise line visits, the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system, and by private plane and boat.
Sitka enjoys one of the most diversified economies in the entire State of Alaska. Strong sectors exist in commercial fishing and fish processing; health care; cruise ship, and independent tourism; education; and government.
A Great Tax Climate for Business
For FY2011, Alaska ranked 2nd in the Tax Foundation's State Business Tax Climate Index. The Index compares the states in five areas of taxation that impact business: corporate taxes; individual income taxes; sales taxes; unemployment insurance taxes; and taxes on property, including residential and commercial property. The ranks of the nearest states, geographically, were as follows: Washington (11th), Oregon (14th), and California (49th). CLICK HERE to download the full report "2011 State Business Tax Climate Index"(Tax Foundation) (PDF, 716kb)
Alaska has the lowest State and Local tax burden in the United States. There is no State income tax on individuals and no State sales tax. CLICK HERE to learn more about Alaska's Tax system.
CLICK HERE to learn about specific business development opportunities.
CLICK HERE to view and download the 2010/2011 Sitka Community Profile: Demographic and Economic Data for Sitka.
Industrial/commercial property is available at Sawmill Cove Industrial Park. Some parcels are for lease only, others are for lease or sale. The current plat with parcels available is shown below. There is a lot of development flexibility and sections shown can be taken in entirety, by individual lot or can be re-platted to accommodate your business needs.
