1. KENAI PENINSULA BUSINESS ANALYSIS SURVEY 2013

2. Who Are We?  The Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, Inc. (KPEDD) was established in 1988. KPEDD is a non-profit organization that does not compete, replace or displace any other organization’s mission or funding. KPEDD works cooperatively with state and city governments, non-profits and for profit businesses to increase the economic viability of the Kenai Peninsula. KPEDD supports a business innovation center where young entrepreneurial companies are cultivated. Through educational programs, and information compiling, KPEDD strives to help businesses make informed short and long range decisions regarding the economic environment surrounding themselves and their community.

3. Purpose and Methodology  Determine Kenai Peninsula business climate and trends, identify barriers to economic development and business growth and foster future programs to support and create economic development  Third borough-wide business analysis survey  October 15, 2013 – February 15, 2014  Online responses  Mail-in surveys  Chamber newsletters and luncheons – Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, Homer, Cooper Landing  Information will be used in the development of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) issued annually

4. Respondent Profile  166 respondents  18 communities  13 industries

5. 2014 Economic Expectations for Kenai Peninsula & Alaska

6. 2013 Overall Business

7. 2013 Capital Expenditures

8. 2013 Gross Sales

9. Business Conducted Outside the Kenai Peninsula 2013

10. Number Full-Time Employees by Industry - 2013 INDUSTRY1-2021-5051-100Over 100 Self-Employed Construction/Maintenance 110000 Fishing/Seafood 70001 Government 21010 HealthCare 30010 Mining/Oil 30000 Non-Profit 121020 Other 191112 Personal Services 20000 Professional Services 170001 Real Estate 11000 Tourism/Hospitality 431002 Utilities 11000 Wholesale/Retail Trade 260001

11. Number Part-Time Employees by Industry - 2013 INDUSTRY1-2021-5051-100Over 100 Self-Employed Construction/Maintenance 101000 Fishing/Seafood 51020 Government 31000 HealthCare 30010 Mining/Oil 30000 Non-Profit 121020 Other 230010 Personal Services 20000 Professional Services 180000 Real Estate 20000 Tourism/Hospitality 440011 Utilities 20000 Wholesale/Retail Trade 251000

12. Non-Resident Hires in 2013

13. 2014 Employment Expectations

14. Importance of Projects & Industries Project / Industry Very Important Important/Some what Important Not Important Tourism136291 Commercial Fishing125383 Workforce Training123412 Sport Fishing122413 Natural Gas Pipeline from N. Slope to Cook Inlet 118408 Upgrade Seward & Sterling Highways1074712 Cook Inlet Resource Development985513 Subsistence Fishing945616 Mount Spur Geothermal815926 Pebble Mine623272 Coal Mining & Export605848

15. Areas of Economic Focus

16. Opportunities for Growth

17. 2013 Barriers to Business Growth

18. Top Business Service

19. Internet Access

20. Next Steps & Action Items  Share information around the Kenai Peninsula  Cities, Chambers of Commerce, Respondents, on the Web  Assist new businesses establish on the Kenai Peninsula  Work with communities for growth and business development  Shape goals, visions, and objectives for the Kenai Peninsula Economic District, Inc.  Incorporate into 2014 Borough Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)  2014 Follow Up Survey