Juneau's Economy Stagnates

12 June 2005 - 9:00am

Alaska's capital is losing young people to Anchorage and Fairbanks, at the cost of jobs and city growth.

"The Juneau Economic Development Council reiterated a familiar theme in its annual report. But executive director Lance Miller said the situation is becoming more urgent considering local trends and changes in the global economy."

Source: Anchorage Daily News, June 9, 2005
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