SEDC News

College towns have a unique opportunity when it comes to talent pipelines, workforce development, and student retention. According to the American...

In the grappling match for today’s top talent, the communities that stand out offer more than just job opportunities – they offer a genuine sense of...

Youth Academy Launches Industrial Park Childcare Center, Providing 800 Spots for Local Working Families

Talent Attraction Success Stories from Around the South Across the South, communities are crafting unique strategies to attract and retain...

Peeking Behind the Curtain with VEDP’s Virginia Talent Accelerator Program When the LEGO Group announced plans for its new $1 billion...

Come Home, Louisiana: Fueling Ambition, Feeding the Soul Mark Lorando, Chief Communications Officer at Louisiana EconomicDevelopment Some would...

MythBusters: Talent Wars Edition As the demand for skilled workers surges, communities everywhere are in a high-stakes race to become places that...

Retail Success Story – Columbia, SC Retail recruitment is a very specialized sector in economic development and relies heavily on...

Driving Retail with Data Pasco County, FL, on the west central Florida coast, is home to more than a half million people. Its proximity to Tampa...

Growing the Local Retail Sector: Case Studies Focusing on the growth of the retail sector is a valuable strategy for improving the economic...

Madisonville, Kentucky, is buzzing with excitement as the $30 million Madisonville Town Center project moves into its second phase. This significant...

What a summer it has been in the American South, as SEDC members continue to break ground, cut ribbons, and smash economic development records...