Fairbanks offers a diverse economy, including
city, borough, state, and federal government services; and transportation,
communication, manufacturing, mining, financial, and regional medical services.
Including Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright personnel, over one third
of the employment is in government services. The University of Alaska Fairbanks
is also a major employer. Approximately 325,000 tourists visit Fairbanks each
summer
