since 1965
Welcome to SCEDA
South Carolina’s Voice for Economic Development
Our Mission
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) serves as the Voice of Economic Development in the Palmetto State.
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Professional Development
SCEDA provides a variety of professional development programs throughout the year ranging from The SC Economic Development Institute, which is an entry-level course in the basics of economic development. The SC Economic Developers’ Advanced Symposium is for career practitioners that provides a higher level economic development curriculum.
Upcoming Events
Member Meeting
August 27, 2026
Columbia, SC
MidYear Meeting
September 24-25, 2026
Greenville, SC
About SCEDA
Our members include local and regional economic developers, as well as officials from municipal, county and state government agencies, construction and engineering firms, utility companies, attorneys, consultants, financial institutions, and higher education.
SCEDA’s mission is to enhance the professional development of its membership and to advocate economic development to benefit the citizens of South Carolina.
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SCEDA Legislative Listening Tour Dates
Help SCEDA Develop its 2027 Legislative Agenda Please see the following dates and times and join one of SCEDA’s Virtual Legislative Listening Tours where we listen to your thoughts and ideas on current and upcoming legislative issues. Your feedback will help shape...
Data Centers Done Right Can Drive Grid Modernization and Energy Affordability
By John Truluck, SCCED, Dorchester County Economic Development, Director By Will Williams, SCCED, Western SC, President and CEO You have no doubt heard that the rising cost of energy is being driven by data centers. But the truth is data centers done right can share...
2026 Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament Winners
2026 WINNERS! On April 28, SCEDA’s Emerging Leaders Committee hosted its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at the Quixote Club in Sumter, continuing what has become one of the organization’s signature networking and fundraising events. Originally launched during Richard...
SCEDA 60th Annual Conference Celebration Recap
60 Years of Sharing Solutions SCEDA celebrated its 60th Annual Conference May 6–8, 2026, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, bringing together economic development professionals, business leaders, consultants, and partners from across the state for...
SCEDA Conference New Member and First-time Attendee Orientation
Join SCEDA Membership Chair Jamie Frost and fellow SCEDA leaders for the New Member and First-time Attendee Orientation on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 10:00–11:00 AM. This virtual session is a great way to get acquainted with SCEDA’s resources, annual events, and,...
5.1 Conference Attendee List
SCEDA Conference Attendees as of 5.1 Edward Able Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP Andrew Ackley Seamon Whiteside & Associates Inc. Amy Adams Western SC/Economic Development Partnership Shaun Alexander JE Dunn Construction Andrew Allen Seamon Whiteside...
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