Who We Are

The Space Coast Economic Development Commission (SEDC) is a not-for-profit corporation, supported by both public and private funds. With the exception of a small professional staff, the SEDC is a volunteer organization. Its membership roster includes a wide spectrum of industries from service to manufacturing. The SEDC team provides a complete development program, striving to attract industry and business to the Titusville and North Brevard area. Additionally, the SEDC provides assistance to firms that are already doing business here.

To assemble, focus and apply the resources necessary to launch diversified and quality economic growth in Titusville and North Brevard.

The SEDC is comprised of an Executive Board of Directors, a General Board of Directors, and its general membership.

1. The Executive Board of Directors are elected annually, meeting on the first Wednesday of each month at 4 PM in our board room.
2. The General Board of Directors are elected for two-year terms and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 PM in our board room. Unless a luncheon meeting is scheduled.
3. Annual elections are held in September with elected officials taking office in October of each year.
4. The SEDC also hosts three informative general membership luncheons per year with special guest speakers. The luncheons are for the general membership and guests. There is also an annual general membership meeting in September to elect new officers to the board.

SEDC is funded through a public/private partnership. Private membership dues are the primary revenue sources.

The SEDC represents the local business interests of North Brevard. If your company has an individual economic development issue, the SEDC is ready to help facilitate its resolution.

The SEDC’s goal is to create an economic climate where by new business or businesses interested in relocating will feel North Brevard offers them outstanding opportunities. We work hard and think outside of the box to entice new business to the Titusville area.

As in most geographical areas, the greatest increase in jobs generally comes from existing businesses. The SEDC is primed to help maintain and expand its North Brevard/Titusville area presence. The SEDC is ready to help new and existing business businesses in expansion and development within our community. The SEDC considers this to be one of its most important duties and is a primary goal.

Through a variety of marketing methods, the SEDC advertises and promotes the Titusville and North Brevard area to potential relocations and expansions.

Whether at monthly meeting, evening socials, special events or the SEDC luncheons, members have the opportunity to network with fellow business leaders and guests on a variety of issues.

The SEDC provides information on economic incentives from city, county and state programs available for our area.

1. Whatever the issue, the SEDC represents the local businesses interests of North Brevard.
2. If your company has an individual issue, the SEDC is ready to help you in its resolution.
3. The SEDC provides special networking evenings for a variety of local business people to meet together and discuss options and assists in requests from the local business and the community.

The SEDC works closely with other agencies and organizations, such as:

1. City of Titusville
2. Brevard Community College
3. Brevard Workforce
4. The State of Florida’s Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA)
5. The Brevard County Tourist Development Council (TDC)
6. Titusville Area Chambers of Commerce
7. Port Canaveral Port Authority
8. Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority (TICO)
9. Economic Development of Florida’s Space Coast (County EDC)
10. NASA & Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
11. Space Coast Association of Realtors

Matt Chesnut, Executive Director

2000 S. Washington Ave., Suite 2

Titusville, FL 32780