Local Developers

The SCEDA Local Developers committee and staff from the S.C. Department of Commerce have adopted a "Best Practices" report.  Plese click here to download a copy of the report.  Should you have any questions regarding Best Practices, please contact the Local Developers Committee Chair Heather Simmons Jones.

To access a copy of the Cost Benefit Analysis Worksheet, please click here.  Please note, the community data needs to be updated annually.

History of the Report

The South Carolina Economic Developers' Association and the South Carolina Department of Commerce formed a committee, chaired by Fred Humes of the Aiken Edgefield Economic Development Partnership, to examine the way the professional economic developers and allies in the state conduct the business of recruitment. The committee was further tasked to make their recommendations in the form of "Best Practices." It is obvious that "best" practices may not apply to all interactions at all times nor are they meant to restrict creativity in the recruiting process. The committee examined the current practices and, where applicable, suggested changes in the procedures. The Committee acknowledges the principles set forth by the SCEDA Local Developers Committee in their meeting in December 2001 and has attempted to incorporate them in this document. The committee did not attempt to solve all the problems or to address all situations. It also did not attempt to find fault in the manner in which some of the allies conduct business. The Committee addressed primary issues with the goal of suggesting ways the process could be made better.