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.
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, quarterly meetings, and network only events
provide members with at least six opportunities to discuss
business while participating in educational activities.
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,
and the Basic Economic Development Course. Scholarships help
off set registration, transportation, lodging, and associated
costs.
Awards Program
SCEDA recognizes exemplary efforts in the field of economic
development. Each year, SCEDA announces the Volunteer of the
Year recipient who represents our organization at the Southern
Economic Development Council. Other recognition opportunities
are encouraged for outstanding contributions to the economic
development profession."
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