SEDC provides useful information and dynamic leadership to economic development practitioners throughout the American South. Providing useful information and dynamic leadership to Economic Development Practitioners throughout the American South. PURSUE HIGH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TO ENHANCE THE IMAGE OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROCESS. 2) PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE MEMBER SKILLS. 3) IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CITIZENS OF REGION THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION, CREATION & RETENTION OF QUALITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.