The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) podcast returns with an engaging episode previewing the upcoming SEDC annual conference in Oklahoma City, held August 10-12. Host Matt Tackett is joined by economic development leaders Jana Dyke, Andrea Anderson, and Maggie Froman, who share insights into planning this year’s event, highlight key sessions—including a groundbreaking agriculture-focused panel—and discuss a unique new partnership between SEDC and Select Oklahoma. The conversation explores Oklahoma’s booming economic development scene, with over $5 billion in recent announcements across various sectors, including aerospace and industrial development, and emphasizes the conference’s role in connecting professionals and communities from across the Southern United States.

The SEDC Podcast is sponsored by Insyteful.