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
Emerging Leaders BMW Driving Experience
Spartanburg, SC
October 12-13
MidYear Meeting
Spartanburg, SC
January 17
Legislative Reception
Columbia, SC
February 28
Member Meeting
* New location
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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Help SCEDA Develop its 2024 Legislative Agenda
Help SCEDA Develop its 2024 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 that are of concern to you and...
Non-Profit Management Certification Program
Non-Profit Management Certification Program -A Program of the York County Regional Chamber Foundation This program is designed for professionals working in non-profit organizations, this 56-hour fundamentals course covers topics that build skills in the management of...
Mid-Year Meeting Schedule of Events
Mid-Year Meeting Schedule of Events Click here to return to Mid-Year Meeting Page. $ - indicate an additional fee required for registration. Thursday, October 12 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration 10:00 am - 1:30 pm ClayShoot at The Clinton House ($) Sponsored by Alliance...
Lima One Capital expanding U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C.
Lima One Capital expanding U.S. headquarters in Greenville County, S.C. National lender for real estate investors to make $51.4 million investment and create approximately 300 new jobs in new County Square development GREENVILLE, S.C. – June 15, 2023 – Lima One...
SCEDA Announces Winners of its Rising Star Award
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is excited to announce Caroline A. Warner, Director of Community Development for the South Carolina Power Team, and Dolton Williams, Executive Director of the Union County Development Board, are winners of...
SCEDA Names Jeff Ruble “Local Developer of the Year”
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is pleased to announce Jeff Ruble, Director of Richland County Economic Development, as the winner of its “Local Developer of the Year” award. Ruble received the award at the 2023 SCEDA Annual Conference,...
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