Membership Information
The Southern Economic Development Council supports its members throughout the American South by providing a network for economic developers, tools and resources to enhance your programs and access to timely information.
Founded in 1946, SEDC was the founding organization for the Industrial Development Institute, now called the Economic Development Institute.
Organization
Tracing our roots to the fall of 1946, SEDC is the oldest and largest regional economic development organization in North America. By joining us, you'll have a network of more than 1,200 economic development professionals operating in 17 states - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Our members represent a variety of backgrounds - local, regional and state development agencies, chambers of commerce, business and industry, utilities, transportation, finance and education - but share a common interest in having a resource that provides:
- network and collaborative opportunities
- timely, concise and relevant information
- innovative economic development tools
- opportunities to set responsive public policy
- development of leadership capabilities
SEDC is a non-profit, 501 (c)(6), membership organization governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
One director is elected by each member state to serve with elected officers on the Board of Directors.
Our office is located in Atlanta and is managed by a professional staff.
Membership
Active membership is reserved for qualified individuals engaged in the practice of economic development in one of the member states. The membership categories of Retired, Student and Honorary are available to qualified individuals.
Payment is deductible as a business expense for Federal Income Tax purposes. Membership resides with the individual and is non-transferable.
Your membership allows you access to a network of people, resources and tools to help you and your community. We assist in your professional development by providing seminars and education opportunities. SEDC realizes the importance and effect community development has on economic development, and in turn supports and serves as the administrative entity for the Community Development Council (CDC).
The CDC endorses quality educational programs and awards a professional certification, the Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED).
Type of membership:
Active membership for any qualified person concerned with economic development in at least one of the member states.
Honorary life membership is awarded to members who have retired or reached age 50.
SEDC Membership Fees*
$225
$100
$75 |
Annual Dues (Regular Member)
Annual Dues (Student Member) To qualify, must be a full time student with no outside employment
Annual Dues (Retired Member) |
* Membership can be charged online to VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. Please make checks payable to SEDC.
MEMBERSHIP RESIDES WITH THE INDIVIDUAL AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
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