Last month, 45 state and community leaders graduated from the South Carolina Economic Development Institute (The Institute), a statewide economic development program. A joint initiatve between S.C. Commerce and the South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA), The Institute is designed to equip participants with innovative economic development approaches for implementation in local communities.
“Collaboration is the backbone of economic development, and programs like the SCEDA Institute are key in accomplishing our mission of advancing industry and creating opportunities for South Carolinians,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III. “This training gives economic development stakeholders and partners across our state the skills and knowledge to foster industry growth within their local communities, creating a stronger and more competitive South Carolina.”
In its 32nd year, The Institute consists of quarterly, two-day sessions that are hosted in various locations throughout the state. More than 1,500 participants have graduated from the program since its inception.
The Institute is open to individuals from a wide variety of organizations and entities, including city, town and county councils; local economic development practitioners; county economic development boards; county school boards; regional economic development boards; utility companies; and local and state governments.
For more information, visit www.sceda.org or contact SCEDA (803-929-0305).