About Southeast Conference
Southeast Conference (SEC) is the federally designated Economic Development District (EDD) for Southeast Alaska, as well as the state designated Alaska Regional Development Organization. SEC’s mission is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment in Southeast Alaska.
Southeast Conference serves as the collective voice for advancing the region’s economy. Southeast Conference has over 200 member organizations representing 1,200 people from 33 regional communities.
Southeast Conference formed in 1958 when leaders from Metlakatla to Yakutat gathered in Petersburg to advocate for the needs of the region. The first priority was the establishment of a regional transportation system in Southeast Alaska, which led to the formation of the Alaska Marine Highway System. After that success Southeast Conference stayed together through more than a half-century to focus on concerns unique to the region, including transportation, maritime, tourism, timber, seafood, mining, health care, government, and overall quality of life.
MISSION
What we do.
SEC’s mission is to undertake and support activities that promote strong economies, sustainable communities, and a healthy environment in Southeast Alaska.
VISION
Why we do it.
To facilitate enduring connections that enable dynamic, diverse, and thriving economies across Southeast Alaska.
VALUES
How we do it.
- We position Southeast Alaska as an economic leader in the global economy.
- We engage community leaders to develop solutions which will enhance the economic sustainability of our region.
- We catalyze change and prosperity for our diverse region.
- We facilitate visionary and adaptive solutions to sustain our region in perpetuity.
- We build trust among our partners.
- We respect and celebrate the diversity of our region.
- We develop capacity internally and externally to accomplish our mission.