The SEDE Network is a forum for top State economic development and commerce officials — including secretaries, commissioners, agency CEOs and executive directors — and their deputies to exchange information, learn from one another, and advance the practice and impact of economic development across the nation. This website is built to support the work of these executives.
The Network’s activities and direction are governed informally by a Steering Committee of State executives: |
Sandra Watson, Chair, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority
Mike Graney, Vice-Chair, Acting Executive Director, West Virginia Department of Economic Development
Clint O’Neal, Executive Director, Arkansas Economic Development Commission
Kurt Foreman, President & CEO, Delaware Prosperity Partnership
Kevin McKinnon, Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Michelle Hataway, Director, Missouri Department of Economic Development
K.C. Belitz, Director, Nebraska Department of Economic Development
Hope Knight, President, CEO, and Commissioner, Empire State Development
Christopher Chung, Chief Executive Officer, The Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Andrew Deye, Vice President, JobsOhio
Sophorn Cheang, Director, Business Oregon
Adriana Cruz, Executive Director, Texas Economic Development & Tourism – Office of the Governor
The SEDE Network engages in regular activities and events throughout the year to include: |
In-person meetings
Periodic webinars
Producing white papers on relevant topics
Commenting as a group on federal regulatory or other policy proposals
Tracking the impact on states of federal policies
Other activities determined to be of interest to network members
The SEDE Network is funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts with co-investment from the member states covering member and staff time and travel expenses. Network members greatly appreciate the generous support from Pew.