SEDA Council of Governments – Building Strong Economies & Strong Communities

About SEDA-COG

We build strong economies and strong communities.

How?

Start → Grow → Excel: Businesses can propel to the next level of success by partnering with us, an 11-county community and economic development agency. We partner with and invest in local companies to help them start, grow, and excel.

Empower & Enhance: Communities are enhanced and revitalized with projects that improve homes and neighborhoods. From home improvement to sewers and sidewalks, parks and flood resiliency, we’ve got you covered.

Discover your business’s and community’s opportunities by calling us at 570-524-4491 or emailing information@seda-cog.org.

Board of Directors and Administration

Board of Directors

Kim Wheeler

Executive Director

Rose Orner

Executive Assistant

Amanda Owens

Human Resources Director

Jamie Carnes

Fiscal Controller

Nancy Osborn

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

SEDA-COG Facts & Stats

Since its founding, SEDA-COG has been developing the place where we all live. Here are some numbers and facts about SEDA-COG.

Year Founded

Core Counties Served

Jobs Created as of 2017

Regional Investment 2018

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What Our Clients Say

SEDA-COG helped me realize many programs, loans, grants, and support designed to help small businesses success. The loan allowed us to reduce our monthly payment by 50 percent, freeing up capital for other operational expenses.

Steve Kenepp Owner Architectural Precast Innovations

I wanted to start living that American dream – working for yourself. … This has been one of our busiest years. [SEDA-COG] put us on the state’s bid-matching program that helped us get these contracts. … Anything we ever need, [SEDA-COG staff] are right there.

Carolyn McGlinn Owner A New Design Landscape & Stone

The community’s here, the resources are here, and SEDA-COG has been so crucial in our development that there’s no way in God’s green earth we’ll ever leave.

Nick Gilson CEO/Founder Gilson Boards

The staff worked hard to ensure improved heating efficiency as if it were their own home.

Collette Brandt Weatherization Client

SEDA-COG put windows in each floor of my house, installed a handicap-accessible bathroom, and installed new entry doors. I just can’t believe it was done the way it was; SEDA-COG really helped me out a lot.

Ray Bauman Housing Rehab Client