Sussex Economic Development Action Committee - SEDAC

06/20/2026

Take a look at what regulatory costs are adding to new home prices

06/17/2026

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Lillian Harrison

06/14/2026

From Dr Bill Provine
Innovation is often associated with universities, startups, and technology hubs.

But for communities everywhere, the bigger question is whether innovation creates jobs, attracts investment, supports local businesses, and improves quality of life.

I’ve been thinking about the connection between innovation and economic development and how regions can build long-term prosperity in an increasingly competitive world.

I thought members of SEDAC might find this perspective interesting and would welcome your thoughts.

Much of America’s economic growth over the past several decades has been tied to successive waves of innovation — information technology, biotechnology and life sciences, advanced communications, digital platforms, and now artificial intelligence. When Innovation Became More Concentrated Innovat...

06/10/2026

GETTING A GRIP ON GROWTH: Sussex County adopts first in series of ordinances to address affordable housing, other development concerns. https://ow.ly/fLyx50Z9A4q

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

Congratulations Gov Matthew Meyer and Dr. Neil Hockstein for your selection of The Delaware Medical School Coalition, led by Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University is association with Beebe Healthcare and many others, to establish Delaware's first Medical school. The Sussex Economic Development Action Committee has been working on this issue since 2022 and we're grateful to see this work paying off for our friends and neighbors throughout Delaware. Well done. Thank you.
Thanks to SEDAC’s & for ALL their efforts!!

05/03/2026

Sussex County will be working with a consultant to revise a 20-year-old affordable homeownership program that has drawn no interest and to draft rules for tiny house developments. Brandy Nauman, director of the county’s Community Development & Housing Department, explained the plans at the April 21 Sussex County Council meeting.

The Delaware State Housing Authority in October approved the county’s request to participate in a pilot program in which the state funds a consultant to help create local zoning reforms, Nauman said. Sussex County is among the first nine participants.

04/24/2026

What a packed house today at the SEDAC monthly meeting, could it be our speaker, Andrew Harton, Sussex County Economic Development Director? Well that was a part of it! Andrew has been making the rounds and telling his story & the great things Sussex County ED is doing - a GREAT job!! We also heard from our towns (Millsboro, Georgetown, Laurel), our Chambers (Millsboro, Georgetown, Milford & Rehoboth Dewey) + ALL the great work our committees are doing (healthcare, advocacy, housing, advocacy, marketing & infrastructure ++). The most exciting thing is 6 new members!! Let me know if you would like to learn more - [email protected]