KEDC’s partnership with RCAC began through community-led economic development work and continues today through Value Chains, technical assistance, and no-cost private well assessments for Kodiak residents.

KEDC has created a new page to help explain what economic development means in Kodiak and how this work supports our island community.

Join KEDC on April 28 to connect with employers, educators, and partners working to strengthen workforce pathways and support Kodiak’s economy. Kodiak employers are facing real workforce challenges. This forum brings together industry, educators, and partners to share input, explore opportunities, and strengthen career pathways in Kodiak.

Explore how training programs, technology, and partnerships are connecting students and jobseekers to workforce opportunities in Kodiak. Learn more about the Kodiak Workforce Forum.

Mariculture continues to develop in Kodiak through real projects, partnerships, and investment. Learn how this emerging industry connects to workforce development and why employers should be part of the conversation.

Kodiak employers, educators, and workforce partners are invited to the Kodiak Workforce Forum on April 28. Learn how this event connects industry needs with training pathways and why your participation matters.

Kodiak Economic Development Corporation will host the Kodiak Workforce Forum on April 28, bringing together employers, educators, and partners to align workforce development with industry needs and strengthen career pathways in Kodiak.

KEDC is hosting a Mini-ROCE Workshop Reconnect luncheon to share updates on current Value Chains and explore new community-led ideas. This session is designed for those who were unable to attend last year’s full ROCE workshop series and want to learn more or get involved.

On January 29, KEDC Executive Director Melissa Schoenwether presented to the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly, sharing a report on KEDC’s 2025 work and priorities for 2026. The update highlights housing, workforce development, mariculture, and community-driven economic initiatives that support the entire Kodiak Archipelago.

In 2025, Kodiak Economic Development Corporation focused on moving major community priorities from planning toward implementation. As KEDC moves into 2026, the work becomes more visible, supported by the systems, partnerships, and plans built over the past year.

The Recharge Our Community’s Economy workshop series brought residents and partners together to identify opportunities for local growth. Five community driven Value Chains emerged from this work, each focused on strengthening important parts of Kodiak’s economy. This post shares where each group stands and how these efforts are moving from ideas to action.

KEDC is sharing updates from the Housing Steering Committee reconvening with village communities to keep residents informed and involved in the next phase of the Housing Action Plan. The Housing Steering Committee plays an important role in supporting housing solutions across Kodiak’s villages. This update shares what the recent reconvening means for village communities and how local voices and leadership will help guide implementation of the Housing Action Plan.

KEDC brought together local leaders on October 28 for the Housing Steering Committee reconvening, marking the start of implementing the Housing Action Plan. The session focused on shared priorities, coordination, and setting the foundation for measurable progress in 2025 and beyond.