About SEDA

The mission of the Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA) is to strengthen Sitka's economy by supporting existing businesses, attracting and nurturing appropriate new business, and ensuring continued economic diversification. To do this SEDA 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.

Whether you are relocating a business to Sitka, expanding an existing business, or starting a new business the Sitka Economic Development Association (SEDA) is here to assist you. Please call 907-747-2660 or stop by our office at 329 Harbor Drive, Suite 212 ( second floor of the Troutte Building).

In 2010, SEDA will be celebrating its 13th anniversary. SEDA was established on January 23, 1997 by a committee of the Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce that developed a vision for steering Sitka's economy in a positive direction after the closure of Alaska Pulp Corporation mill site in 1993. The committee realized that Sitkans would have to take it upon themselves to turn adversity into opportunities and pursue those opportunities to keep the economy diversified and healthy. Along with this realization was the recognition of the need for an organized and cohesive economic development program. Thus, the committee evolved into a non-profit organization, the Sitka Economic Development Association, with an eleven member Board of Directors and a permanent office with an Executive Director and a part time Administrative Assistant.

DOWNLOAD SEDA's Strategic Plan as adopted on April 1, 2010 (PDF 744 kb)

CLICK HERE to view a partial list of SEDA's recent activities and projects.

VIEW Sitka Community Profile: Demographic and Economic Data for Sitka