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Since 1983, the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) has been a significant contributor to the economic development of South Carolina. Over the past 24 years, JEDA has created and retained nearly 107,000 jobs in South Carolina and has closed nearly 700 loans, which represents over $4 billion in total loans. JEDA is a true enterprise agency of state government.
Site News:
March 25, 2008: JEDA Ranked as 2007 Top Issuer of Bonds in S.C.
The Bond Buyer has named the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) as the top issuer of bonds in South Carolina, having issued over $674 million in bonds during 2007.[ read more ]
Winter 2008 Newsletter
JEDA's "Impact" Newsletter, including in this issue: Celebrating 25 years of JEDA, JEDA's funding of Hampton County Healthcare, and much more.[ download ]
August 24, 2006: JEDA Bond Instrumental in County Award
The financial restructuring of the J.F. Hawkins Nursing Home/Springfield Place Retirement Community played a key role in Newberry County's receipt of the J. Mitchell Graham Award at the South Carolina Association of Counties 2006 Annual Conference.[ read more ]
January 17, 2006: JEDA Awards First EZ Bond for the Convention Center Hotel
COLUMBIA, SC — On December 20, 2005, the South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority (JEDA) issued its first Empowerment Zone (EZ) Bond to Vista Hotel Partners, LLC for $22.6 million for the Convention Center Hotel facility, which will be located in Columbia, South Carolina.[ read more ]
