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ABOUT SEDA
SEDA Services
Site Selection Assistance
Information & Research
Support
Public Relations
Board of Directors
Staff
Public
Records Policy
eNewsletter
Shoals Economic Development Authority
Phone:
(256) 764-0351
1-800-239-6087
FAX: (256) 764-3850
20 Hightower Place
Suite 1
P.O. Box 580
Florence, Alabama 35630
E-mail:
info@seda-shoals.com
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SEDA SERVICES
The Shoals Economic Development Authority (SEDA) is a team dedicated to economic development
in Northwest Alabama, including Lauderdale and Colbert Counties.
SEDA provides site assistance to companies planning new or expanded facilities.
The Authority is a point of contact to the network of private sector and local, state, and federal
government entities that support a company relocation or expansion decision.
The Authority is organized as a public/private, non-profit organization funded by
local governments and area businesses. The SEDA staff has 57+ years in combined economic development,
which means that inquiries are handled professionally and with discretion. Services are provided without
cost to the company.
Site Selection Assistance
At the beginning of the site selection process, SEDA provides site information and
custom economic and business information based on the request by the company.
Shoals projects enjoy the support of an assigned staff or Board member whose task is to assure your
project develops as quickly and smoothly as possible.
If company representatives choose to visit The Shoals area, SEDA will structure an
itinerary based on individual needs, including review of appropriate sites. Along with numerous
local developers, SEDA offers build-to-suit services as may be required to make a Shoals area
site selection attractive. SEDA can arrange meetings with legal, financial, and other support
services and provide introductions to government and corporate leaders.
Existing Industry Services
Realizing the importance of existing industry, SEDA initiated an Existing Industry Program late in the
1980s. This program has become more important as the marketplace has changed to a global environment.
SEDA has dedicated staff to address existing industries needs and concerns, including expansions.
Information and Research Support
Information is available on important business factors including:
• Sites and available buildings
• Labor availability and cost
• Transportation
• Education and workforce development
• Taxes
• Incentives
• Utilities
• Existing manufacturers and suppliers
• Business climate
• Cost of living
Public Relations
SEDA can coordinate a variety of public relations activities for the company including:
• Ground breaking ceremonies
• Press releases
• Dedication ceremonies
• Ribbon-cutting ceremonies
Government-Business Liaison
SEDA assures a steady flow of information between business and government on state,
local, and federal levels.
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