Local Industries
Wrangell is open for business!
Home to a thriving fishing industry, a favorite small ship cruise destination, and a place where telecommuters enjoy an unrivaled quality of life, Wrangell is THE place to be.
The Wrangell Chamber of Commerce is a great contact for their business membership and the Business Directory on this site will also provide contact information for businesses.
Marine Industry: The Marine Service Center is a thriving boat works facility for commercial and recreational vessels. Two lifts, 150-ton and 300-ton, and a 40 ton trailer provide haul out capabilities and local vendors provide the necessary services.
Timber: Wrangell has a long history in timber harvesting and processing. Once the primary economic driver for Wrangell, it is now a small contributor. While the industry is changing from an old growth harvesting model to a young growth harvesting program, there are still a few local businesses that provide a variety of timber products. The Economic Development Committee, with approval by the Assembly, developed a local Timber Products Plan to help guide community participation in State and Federal timber programs to provide incentive for industry investment.
Tourism: Visitor opportunities abound in Wrangell with the scenery and activities rivaling larger destinations! But we don't have the numbers of daily visitors which mean you can fish alone on a stream, hikes can be quietly enjoyed by you and your friends, and scenic vistas are just that.. nothing but spectacular scenes. Wrangell receives a few small cruise ships throughout the summer, but most visitors come via the Alaska Marine Highway and Alaska Airlines. Front Street hosts a variety of locally owned retail stores from gifts to hardware! The Wrangell Convention and Visitor Bureau recently did a baseline analysis of the industry and the draft report is available below. A list of the Cruise Calendar is also available.
Seafood Processing: There are three commercial processors in Wrangell: Trident Seafoods, Sealevel Seafoods, and Alaska Ice Seafoods, processing salmon, crab, shrimp, halibut and bottom fish.
