Southern Economic Development Council

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The world’s best economy builders will headline in sunny Bonita Springs, August 16–18.

Don’t miss a great “State of the American South” session with Tony DeLisi of EY.

Grab your ticket today at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.

The SEDC Podcast Presented by Insyteful was live from the 2026 Site Selection Summit. Check out great interviews with Hunter Boyd of Northeast Kentucky Economic Development Authority and Chris Rankin of Lubbock Economic Development Alliance.

Listen at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-from-the-2026-americansouth-site-selection/id1657456266?i=1000772151329.

SEDC President Matt Tackett shares the importance of transatlantic collaboration with European media at the Berlin Air Show. To learn more about the world’s premier investment location, visit Team at Hall D, Stand 340.

The world's best economy builders will converge . Shoutout to Larkin Simpson, EDFP, IOM for being the 300th registrant! Join Larkin & Team at the SEDC Annual Conference. Grab your ticket and hotel room quick at https://www.sedc.org/events/2026-annual-conference--bonita-springs-fl.