Southern Economic Development Council
Providing useful information and dynamic leadership to Economic Development Practitioners throughout the American South.
Tracing our roots to the fall of 1946, the Southern Economic Development Council is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America. We have members in 17 states in the American South, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. SEDC is a non-profit, 501 (c)(6), membership organization governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee. One director is elected by each member state to serve with elected officers on the Board of Directors. Our office is located in Atlanta and managed by a professional staff.
09/21/2026
To perpetuate and accelerate the 's globally leading economic development position, SEDC is forwarding new efforts related to federal public policy. Read an update from us at: https://ow.ly/6lWY50ZPQ9c.
SEDC Public Policy Update Email from Southern Economic Development Council In 2026, the Southern Economic Development Council reinstated its Public Policy Committee to support members on policy issues affecting economic develo
09/19/2026
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to join “Team ” at the Southern Economic Development Council.
Join us and max your network at https://www.sedc.org/membership-information.
09/18/2026
Beginning in September, SEDC is shinning the spotlight on Team leaders on social media. To join the fun and help the world's best get to know you, fill out a quick member profile at https://ow.ly/G4gN50ZPk9t.
SEDC to Spotlight Members on Social Media Email from Southern Economic Development Council Submit your member profile today! The Southern Economic Development Council is excited to announce that we will feature member profiles in future newsl
09/17/2026
The latest Advantage Newsletter dropped. This edition is all about community engagement. Check out how the world’s best are getting it done at https://conta.cc/4hrxDZn.
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The American South Advantage Newsletter Email from Southern Economic Development Council Southern Economic Development Council Newsletter | Fall 2026 Economic development is about more than projects, investment, and job creation. At its c
09/17/2026
The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce in Kentucky is hiring a Vice President of Economic Development to lead regional business attraction, retention, and strategic partnerships across South Central Kentucky: www.sedc.org/news/career-center
09/17/2026
Calling all leaders! SEDC seeks 2027 Annual Investment team.
We want 2027 to be our biggest, most impactful year ever and we need you! Check out the program at: https://ow.ly/WaN250ZOLuz.
09/15/2026
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from . Check out great interviews with Jim DeCesare, MBA, Dalal Alkaldy, Stocker Lloyd and Ryan Nance.
Listen at https://ow.ly/lqI350ZO5xu.
09/14/2026
The South Carolina I-77 Alliance is seeking a President & CEO to lead regional economic development and business recruitment across Chester, Fairfield, Lancaster, Richland, and York Counties. Click for more info: www.sedc.org/news/career-center
09/14/2026
The Catawba County Economic Development Corporation in Western North Carolina is seeking a President (CEcD required) to lead regional industry recruitment, site development, and strategic partnerships. www.sedc.org/news/career-center
09/14/2026
SEDC honors Louisiana Central for communications excellence at .
Read press release at https://ow.ly/4Ost50ZN4zi.
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