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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Economic Development Handbook

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LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS

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View All Upcoming Events

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Meet Our Board Of Directors

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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.

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Upcoming Events

June 7
Local Developers Lunch and Learn
Columbia, SC

June 15-16
Advanced Symposium
Beaufort, SC

August 24
Membership Meeting
Columbia, SC

October 11-12
MidYear Meeting
Spartanburg, SC

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.