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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LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS
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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
Local Developers Lunch and Learn
Columbia, SC
June 15-16
Advanced Symposium
Beaufort, SC
August 24
Membership Meeting
Columbia, SC
October 11-12
MidYear Meeting
Spartanburg, 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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The Latest News
GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County
GE Appliances expanding South Carolina operations with planned distribution center in Greenville County $50 million investment a “key investment in distribution network,” will add 45 new jobs GREENVILLE, S.C. – February 2, 2023 – GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company,...
January 27 Legislative Update
Economic Development Highlighted in State of the State Governor McMaster emphasized the State’s economic development accomplishments in his State of the State Address Wednesday night. Some of those highlights include: Announcing 120 projects in 2022, creating over...
January 2023 E-News
https://mailchi.mp/sceda.org/june-2022-newsletter-16822289
SCEDA 2023 Conference Additional Opportunities
Additional Opportunities (click here to go to the conference home page.) Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Golf Tournament Cost: $185.00 Time: 12:00 pm Networking, check in, pick up box lunch 12:30 pm Shotgun Start Location: Harbor Course, Wild Dunes Resort Golf Clinic Not ready...
Schedule of Events
Wed., May 3 Registration Noon - 6:00 PM Sponsored by: Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. FUN Ribbons Sponsored by: Mead and Hunt Location: Osprey Prefunction Golf Tournament/ Clinic Networking Lunch 11:30 AM Location: Harbor Course Pro Shop Terrace Golf...
January 20, 2023 Legislative Update
House Proposes Workforce Reform Bill Led by Speaker Murrell Smith and Economic and Utility Modernization Ad Hoc Committee Chairman Jay West, a bill was introduced in the House that would make significant changes to the way in which the State administers workforce...
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