SWAMC's mission is to be a regional membership organization that advances the collective interests of Southwest Alaska people, businesses, and communities. SWAMC helps promote economic opportunities to improve quality of life and influence long-term responsible development. SWAMC serves three sub regions of Southwest Alaska; the Aleutians/Pribilof, Bristol Bay, and Kodiak. SWAMC was formed out of the common interests of the region encompassing the Aleutians East Borough, the Aleutians West Census Area, the Bristol Bay Borough, the Dillingham Census Area, The Kodiak Island Borough, and the Lake and Peninsula Borough.