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News for the Upstate region: USA Rare Earth, Inc. has announced a $1.2 billion investment creating 490 new jobs in Cherokee County. The facility will produce for advanced manufacturing — a signal of South Carolina's growing role in the nation's critical materials supply chain.
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Four #SCEDA members are honored in @Consultant_CNCT 2026 Top 50 Economic Developers in North America.
Congratulations!
Daniel Beaty, @SCcommerce
David Ginn, Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Jennifer Brown, Palmetto Railways
Karen Davison, @ChesterEconomic
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SCEDA Women was honored to receive the “Laying a Foundation" Award at the Original Six Foundation’s recent “A Decade of Opening Doors” event, in recognition of our ongoing partnership supporting South Carolina students through the My O6 Library program.
#EconDev #SouthCarolina
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Did you know? SCEDA performs industry research into economic developer career statistics including compensation and benefits. To view the 2023 survey, visit đź”—sceda.org/resources/.
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#SouthCarolina attracts global investment. Signature Foods USA has selected Anderson County for its first U.S. manufacturing operation, bringing a $11.5 million investment. The facility in Easley will create 202 new jobs.
#EconomicDevelopment #PickensCounty #SCEDA
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Congratulations! During SCEDA’s Annual Conference earlier this month, awards and scholarship winners were announced, including the members pictured.
#SCEDA #EconomicDevelopment #SouthCarolina
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3 days. More than 250 attendees. 60 Years of Sharing Solutions.
Thank you to all who joined us for the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association Annual Conference in Hilton Head.
#EconomicDevelopment #SCEDA #SixtyYearsSharingSolutions #SouthCarolina
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Three productive days of conversation and connection are in the books! Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate SCEDA’s “60 Years of Sharing Solutions” this week in beautiful Hilton Head.
#AnnualConference #EconDev #SixtyYearsSharingSolutions
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Thank you to our sponsors– you make SCEDA’s Annual Conference possible each year. Your support brings together economic development leaders from across South Carolina.
Special thanks to presenting sponsor Davis & Floyd!
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SCEDA welcomes its members to “60 Years of Sharing Solutions” in Hilton Head! We look forward to a rewarding time together.
#AnnualConference #EconDev #SixtyYearsSharingSolutions
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Explore how international markets are shaping #South Carolina's economic landscape during #SCEDA’s Annual Conference. This session will highlight foreign direct investment opportunities and global perspectives from the @SCcommerce global affairs team.
#ForeignDirectInvestment
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SCEDA’s function is to support and advance economic development across South Carolina by connecting professionals, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices that strengthen our communities.
#EconomicDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #SouthCarolina
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Attendees of #SCEDA’s February member meeting gathered to share insights, hearing insights statewide including Chester County Economic Development and their local representatives. Thank you to the @ChesterEconomic team and all of the presenters for sharing their thoughts!
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Conference Highlight 💡 SCEDA’s annual conference in May will host South Carolina Secretary of Commerce Harry Lightsey for an update on the latest @SCcommerce initiatives. This annual segment dives into economic programs and available resources to support our work statewide.
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At SCEDA's annual conference, South Carolina's network of economic developers comes together to share ideas and create positive impact on local communities.
It's not too late to join us in 2026! Register now at sceda.org/annual-conference/.
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SCEDA members are leaders at the forefront of economic development across South Carolina. Connected, engaged, and collaborative, they work together to strengthen their communities and drive economic vitality statewide.
#EconomicDevelopment #Leadership #SouthCarolina
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