Providing useful information and dynamic leadership to Economic Development Practitioners throughout the American South.
Tracing our roots to the fall of 1946, the Southern Economic Development Council is the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America. We have members in 17 states in the American South, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, We
06/19/2026
The world’s best economy builders will headline in sunny Bonita Springs, August 16–18.
Don’t miss a great “State of the American South” session with Secretary Harry Lightsey of the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
Grab your ticket today at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.
06/18/2026
SEDC awards celebrate the best of the best in the . Submit your game changing projects, programs and people for recognition at .
Learn more at https://ow.ly/tSIr50ZesnZ.
06/18/2026
The world’s best economy builders will headline in sunny Bonita Springs, August 16–18.
Don’t miss a great “State of the American South” session with Tony DeLisi of EY.
Grab your ticket today at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.
06/15/2026
Throwback vibes meet milestone celebration at in Bonita Springs, August 16–18, as we mark 80 years of impact. Join us for engaging sessions and meaningful connections, then stay for a closing reception that brings the 80s to life.
Grab your ticket at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.
Team shines as the only exhibiting delegation of states in the U.S. Pavilion at the Berlin Air Show. Visit us in the Defense Hall to learn more about the world’s premier investment location.
06/12/2026
The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from the 2026 Site Selection Summit. Check out great interviews with Hunter Boyd of Northeast Kentucky Economic Development Authority and Chris Rankin of Lubbock Economic Development Alliance.
Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-the-2026-americansouth-site-selection/id1657456266?i=1000772151329.
06/11/2026
SEDC President Matt Tackett shares the importance of transatlantic collaboration with European media at the Berlin Air Show. To learn more about the world’s premier investment location, visit Team at Hall D, Stand 340.
Team 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.
06/10/2026
Team 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.
06/08/2026
The world's best economy builders will converge . Shoutout to Larkin Simpson, EDFP, IOM for being the 300th registrant! Join Larkin & Team at the SEDC Annual Conference. Grab your ticket and hotel room quick at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.
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