Juneau Economic Development Council
Our Mission
The Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) fosters a healthy and sustainable economic climate in Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska. In collaboration with other organizations, JEDC implements initiatives to maintain, expand, and create jobs and economic opportunities. Our primary focus: help make Juneau a great capital city; strengthen key regional industry; promote entrepreneurship and small business; develop talent; and deliver core economic development services.
Current News
JEDC is pleased to present the 2026 edition of the Juneau & Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators and Outlook report to our community. The report is an annual publication exploring trends in employment and earnings, demographics, education, construction, business and industry, and much more.
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JEDC In The News
Study: Juneau’s gender pay gap is significantly smaller than the state and nation
Clarise Larson, KTOO
September 28, 2026
Juneau’s economy strong in 2025, but with notable winners and losers, report finds
Mark Sabbatini, Juneau Independent
September 28, 2026
Economic outlook shows continued growth, improving job market in Juneau
By Alexander Vaz, Juneau Empire
September 30, 2026
Latest Publications
JEDC is pleased to present the 2026 edition of the Juneau & Southeast Alaska Economic Indicators and Outlook report to our community. The report is an annual publication exploring trends in employment and earnings, demographics, education, construction, business and industry, and much more.
JEDC Research Note: Analysis of Proposition B for October 2026 Juneau Municipal Election
Two citizen ballot initiatives on the October 6, 2026, regular municipal election seek to restore revenue lost and give the municipality greater capacity to raise revenue in the future after the October 2025 election saw the food and utility sales-tax exemptions approved and the operational mill rate cap lowered to 9 mills.
JEDC Research Note: Analysis of Proposition C for October 2026 Juneau Municipal Election
Two citizen ballot initiatives on the October 6, 2026, regular municipal election aim to restore revenue lost and provide the ability to raise future revenue changed by the October 2025 election results, which saw the food and utility sales-tax exemptions approved and the operational mill rate cap lowered to 9 mills.
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