Fairbanks is the economic, recreational and cultural hub of Interior and Northern Alaska. Situated at the confluence of the Chena and Tanana Rivers, the City has long served as a conduit for commerce; trade, transportation, and natural resource development being its underpinning.
As a regional center, the Fairbanks economy benefits immensely from trade linkages with Northern rural communities and villages. Trade with Northern Region communities and villages contributes over $¼ Billion and hundreds of jobs to the Fairbanks economy annually.
In order to further develop these relationships and build regional capacity, FEDC works with the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, and leaders of interior communities to advance the collective needs of the region by working on the following projects:
- Regional Marketing
- ACS Phonebook Distribution
- 1-800 Directory of Fairbanks Businesses
- Regional Trade DVD
- Newsletter
- Organize trade missions to interior communities
- Monitor bypass mail legislation
- Support new transportation routes to rural communities
For more information on Regional Development, please contact Cassie Pinkel at cpinkel@investfairbanks.com or call 1-888-476-FEDC.
On May 13th, 2007, FEDC hosted the USDA Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Workshop
Follow the links below to view some of the workshop presentations
Agriculture Renewable Energy
USDA Farm Bill – Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Program
Fairbanks Biodiesel Cooperative
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