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, We
08/13/2026
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For eight decades, SEDC has brought together the leaders shaping the future of the .
As we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, we're sharing stories from the members who have helped make SEDC what it is today. Check out SEDC Chairman Tim Weston of Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC as he shares what makes SEDC special.
Big thanks to our SEDC Communications Partner, 365º Total Marketing, for producing the "Our Legacy, Our Stories" series.
08/12/2026
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful welcomes Ron Bertasi of GIS WebTech. Tune in for a great conversation on the future of economic development, the 's global leadership, and to hear Ron take on the ResearchFDI Academy Hot Seat.
Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/season-3-episode-8-ron-bertasi/id1657456266?i=1000782112156.
For eight decades, SEDC has brought together the leaders shaping the future of the .
As we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, we're sharing stories from the members who have helped make SEDC what it is today. Check out Christopher Masingill of Louisiana Central as he shares what makes SEDC special.
Big thanks to our SEDC Communications Partner, 365º Total Marketing, for producing the "Our Legacy, Our Stories" series.
08/07/2026
In 2025, the announced more than $300 billion in new capital investment, bringing the region's five-year total to more than $1 trillion. Today, the American South is home to the world's third-largest economy and remains the premier global destination for investment. We are also poised to perpetuate and accelerate our globally leading pro-business advantages.
On August 16–18 in Bonita Springs, Florida, many of the American South's top state economic development leaders will join the SEDC Annual Conference to discuss the strategies, partnerships, and policies that continue to create opportunity and prosperity for all. The Council is incredibly thankful for a world-class convergence at .
For eight decades, SEDC has brought together the leaders shaping the future of the .
As we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, we're sharing stories from the members who have helped make SEDC what it is today. Check out Keith Norden of Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation as he shares what makes SEDC special.
Big thanks to our SEDC Communications Partner, 365º Total Marketing, for producing the "Our Legacy, Our Stories" series.
08/05/2026
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Check out everything you need to know about , set for August 16 - 18 in Bonita Springs, Florida, at https://conta.cc/4yR0D3L.
Are You Ready for the SEDC Annual Conference Email from Southern Economic Development Council August 16 - 18 | Bonita Springs We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 SEDC Annual Conference, the largest gathering of economy builders in the Amer
08/04/2026
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For eight decades, SEDC has brought together the leaders shaping the future of the .
As we celebrate our 80th Anniversary, we're sharing stories from the members who have helped make SEDC what it is today. Check out Gray Swoope of VisionFirst Advisors as he shares what makes SEDC special.
Big thanks to our SEDC Communications Partner, 365º Total Marketing, for producing the "Our Legacy, Our Stories" series.
08/03/2026
The world’s best economy builders will headline in sunny Bonita Springs, August 16 - 18.
Don’t miss a great State Executives Forum featuring Commissioner Pat Wilson of the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Grab your ticket today at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.
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