Michael Guadarrama Elected State Director to the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC) Board of Directors

Fayetteville, Ga. – The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), the oldest and largest regional economic development association in North America, proudly announces that Michael Guadarrama, Economic Engagement Manager at ARCO/Murray, has been elected as State Director on the SEDC Board of Directors. Michael will serve a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026.

SEDC represents the world’s leading economy builders serving in the American South, which today stands as the premier global investment location and the third-largest economy in the world. In just the last three calendar years, SEDC members have facilitated nearly $600 billion in capital investment that is creating more than 600,000 new American jobs.

At ARCO/Murray, Michael plays a key role in fostering partnerships that connect development opportunities with economic growth. By aligning ARCO/Murray’s expertise with the needs of communities and businesses across the Southeast, he helps create spaces that support new investment and job creation.

“SEDC members set the global economic development standard as they nurture iconic brands, support emerging technologies that redefine markets, and develop world-class business environments and opportunities in our communities,” stated Council President Matt Tackett. “The election of Michael Guadarrama reflects the sophisticated network that has built one of the world’s largest and best-positioned economies. We congratulate Michael and our State Directors, and we thank them for their tireless commitment to people, commerce, and continued American South prosperity.”

For more information on the Southern Economic Development Council, visit www.sedc.org.

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