South Carolina Economic Developers' Association Membership

Be a part of South Carolina's premier association dedicated to enhancing professional development in the field of economic development.

Download a Membership Application (PDF format) or apply online.

*Approximately 60% of your membership dues for the 2007-2008 fiscal year are tax deductible as a business expense, but not as a charitable contribution. 

Member Benefits

Membership Directories

Published annually, the SCEDA desk top membership directory and abbreviated pocket size companion provide access to economic development professionals across S.C. An alphabetical, county and categorical membership listing provide members with numerous communication resources.

Networking Events

Annual, mid-year, membership meetings, and network only events provide members with at least six opportunities to discuss business while participating in educational activities.

Advocacy

SCEDA has contracted with MG&C Consulting to provide lobbying services for the Association.  As a member, your participation on the grassroots level is very important in making SCEDA SC's Voice for Economic Development!

SCEDA Web Site

The SCEDA web site at www.SCEDA.org provides an opportunity for your company homepage to link to SCEDA. The web site provides a useful tool for direct access to member businesses or development organizations.

Prospects Newsletter

SCEDA’s quarterly newsletter provides information on the association’s activities and what is new and interesting in economic development.

South Carolina Economic Developers’ School

As a primary sponsor of the SCEDS program, SCEDA members are encouraged to attend this basic introduction into economic development. Curriculum during the four session program focuses on community development, financing economic development, and business recruitment, retention, and expansion.

South Carolina Advanced Economic Developers’ Symposium

Designed as a South Carolina specific week long course, this SCEDA sponsored school issues are pertinent to South Carolina’s development efforts. Topic emphasis includes: regulatory issues, infrastructure development, marketing, in addition to site and building development.

Scholarships

SCEDA offers scholarships to the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC), the Economic Development Institute (EDI) at the University of Oklahoma and the South Carolina Economic Developers’ School (SCEDS) at the College of Charleston. Scholarships help off set registration, transportation, lodging, and associated costs.  The deadline for applications is March 28, 2008.  Please click on the links to access the form.   

Awards Program

SCEDA recognizes exemplary efforts in the field of economic development.   Please consider nominating a fellow member for one of our awards.  Other recognition opportunities are encouraged for outstanding contributions to the economic development profession. 

Volunteer of the Year
Distinguished Service Award
Developer of the Year
Ally of the Year

The deadline for nominations is March 28, 2008.  Please click on the links to access the form.