SEDC provides useful information and dynamic leadership to economic development practitioners throughout the American South.

Joined January 2010
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Team #AmericanSouth continues to shine at ILA Berlin - Pioneering Aerospace. Visit us in Hall D, Booth 340 to learn more about the world’s premier investment location.
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Team #AmericanSouth is looking great at the Berlin Air Show. Visit us in Hall D, Booth 340 to learn why aerospace thrives in the southern United States.
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The world's best economy builders will converge #SEDC2026. Shoutout to Larkin Simpson, EDFP, IOM for being the 300th registrant! Join Larkin & Team #AmericanSouth at the SEDC Annual Conference. Grab your ticket and hotel room quick at sedc.org/events/2026-annual-….
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The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from the 2026 #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Check out great interviews with Chris Webb, AICP, Max Stewart and Todd Tucker, CEcD. Listen at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas….
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Congratulations to Council President Matt Tackett on his fourth anniversary with SEDC! Thank you, Matt, for your leadership & commitment to Team #AmericanSouth.
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Invest Greenville is seeking a Vice President of Business Recruitment to drive business attraction and lead high-priority recruitment strategies in target industries. sedc.org/news/career-center
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The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from the 2026 #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Check out great interviews with Paul Hoben, Chris Lloyd and Danielle Sweat. Listen at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas….
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Lunch and learn, anyone? There is a ton of great (and free) content on SEDC's YouTube page. Check it out at youtube.com/@southerneconomi….
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The Danville-Boyle County Development Corporation is seeking a President and CEO to lead industrial recruitment and business growth in the Danville-Boyle County, Kentucky region. sedc.org/news/career-center
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Can we go now? You're going to love our #SED2026 HQ. With plenty of pools, water slides and beach access, it's the perfect conference to bring the family. Make a plan to join us in sunny Florida on August 16 - 18. Grab your ticket now at: sedc.org/events/2026-annual-….
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The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from the 2026 #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit. Check out great interviews with Bethany Shockney, Dennis Wiggins and Lucas Witt, MBA. Listen at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas….
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He’s back. The world’s best economy builders will headline #SEDC2026 in sunny Bonita Springs, August 16–18. Don’t miss a special 80th SEDC Anniversary session featuring Council President Emeritus Gene Stinson. Grab your ticket today at sedc.org/events/2026-annual-….
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Calling all defense communities. The next SEDC Webcast features a great discussion on how economic developers, installation leaders and community stakeholders can align to drive long-term community resilience and prosperity. Grab your free ticket at sedc.org/events/connecting-b….
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SelectFlorida is seeking a Vice President of Trade and Export Development to lead international trade initiatives and expand export opportunities for state businesses. sedc.org/news/career-center
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Hey, SEDC Emerging Leaders. We can’t wait to launch our new book club! Check your emails and make a plan to read Economic Development Is [STILL] Not For Amateurs! by our friends Jay Garner & Ross Patten. We’ll meet in July to discuss!
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The next SEDC Webcast is a can't miss. On May 21 at 2:00 E, join experts Charles Sexton of Strategic Location Advisors & Bethany Quinn of Golden Shovel Agency for a break down of "What Site Selectors Really Want." Grab your seat at sedc.org/events/stand.
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Experts Chris Lloyd, Cathleen Flournoy, Jeff Pappas, David MacNamara, Neil Beup and David Hickey discuss aligning state and federal policy for growth at the 2026 #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit.
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Experts Chris Schwinden, Kim Moore, Dianne Jones, Woo Smith, Parker Wyatt and Marcus Taylor discuss "Uncovering Hidden Project Cost Drivers" at the 2026 #AmericanSouth Site Selection Summit.
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