The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from #SEDC2025. Check out great interviews with Kyle Cofer of The Retail Coach and Rue R. of the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Listen at ow.ly/GApC50WUGZW.

The future of Team #AmericanSouth will convene at the SEDC #YPCon. Here's a surprise, we know you loved our #SEDC2025 keynote session, so we're running it back with our friend Daron K. Roberts, J.D. in Arlington! Grab your seats now at ow.ly/Tixt50WUMpt.

Normally we'd wait till 10,000, but we can't help but celebrate our friend and Annual Investor, Jason J. Giulietti of Central SC Alliance, for being our 8,000th LinkedIn follower. Thanks for Jason and all of our friends for keeping up with Team #AmericanSouth.

Southern Economic Development Council Honors Advantage Valley, West Virginia for Excellence in Economic Development at #SEDC2025. Read press release at ow.ly/eul050WUStY.

Now is the perfect time to join the Team #AmericanSouth at the Southern Economic Development Council. Your affordable and valuable membership is 1-minute away at sedc.org/membership-inf….

The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from #SEDC2025. Check out great interviews with Tim Weston of Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and Stacy Smith of the Tulsa Regional Chamber. Listen at ow.ly/hh9t50WVHlB.

The latest #AmericanSouth Advantage Newsletter is live, and it’s "on track" with big stories about how the South is powering growth through ports, rails, and logistics. Check it out at ow.ly/8KU150WVUhJ.

The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from #SEDC2025. Check out great interviews with Joe Hines of Timmons Group and Lacy Beasley of Retail Strategies. Listen at podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liv….

From the SEDC Newsletter | CSX’s Kellen Riley shares how railroads are driving growth in the South, fueling reshoring, and strengthening supply chains. Read more: sedc.org/news/csx-rails…. #AmericanSouth

SEDC Newsletter | Norfolk Southern’s REDI Sites program is advancing rail-served industrial development, with 11 certified sites already designated. As Brian Gwin notes, the initiative is about fueling growth across the #AmericanSouth. Read more at sedc.org/news/rail-driv….

SEDC Big News Room | Rivian has broken ground on its $5 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia. When first announced, this was the largest single economic development project in state history. The plant will bring great 7,500 jobs! Read more: sedc.org/news/rivian-gr….

The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from #SEDC2025. Check out great interviews with Alysia Cook of Opportunity Strategies, Tyler Sudderth of Retail Strategies and Kelly Bowers of Timmons Group. Listen at ow.ly/QKZO50WYsvl.

#AmericanSouth Big News | Eli Lilly and Company is investing $5 billion to build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Goochland County, VA. The project will create 650 high-wage jobs & anchor Virginia as a leader in advanced medicine. Read more: sedc.org/news/governor-….

#AmericanSouth Big News | Spencer Hogg tapped to lead Rome Floyd County (Georgia) Development Authority. Read more: sedc.org/news/rome-floy…. #AmericanSouth

Southern Carolina Alliance is searching for its next President & CEO. This is a unique opportunity to lead a highly respected seven-county regional economic development organization The deadline to apply is October 17th. sedc.org/news/career-ce…

The Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance is seeking an Economic Development Manager. This position supports their mission to attract investment and expand businesses across the five-parish region. sedc.org/new/career-cen…

#AmericanSouth Big News | White Rock Truss & Components is expanding in Lee County, VA with a $1.5M investment and 27 new jobs. Read more: ow.ly/GbsX50X0k9m.

SEDC Newsletter | When it comes to rail-served site selection, Jennifer Brown of Palmetto Railways says to bring your rail provider to the table early. Check it out at ow.ly/xhUA50X0L3j. #AmericanSouth

#AmericanSouth Big News | Alex Almodóvar tapped to lead Paulding County Economic Development. Read more: ow.ly/8Bob50X0UTz.

Dr. Burdette (Pete) Fullerton joins the SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful to talk economic development, aviation, mentorship and so much more. He also takes on the ResearchFDI Academy Hot Seat. Listen at ow.ly/Q7gf50X1pUQ.