SECED is the trusted regional economic development organization within a six-county region in Southeast Colorado. It manages multiple loan and grant programs; serves as the regional transportation & transit planning commission; operates a regional transit service; collaborates with the workforce center; administers the Southeast Enterprise Zone; provides incentives and technical assistance to their member municipalities and counties; facilitates retention and expansion of existing businesses; advances redevelopment/attraction of new businesses; coordinates and manages single-family and rental housing development efforts on a regional level; is a community developer for single-family and multi-family housing; and promotes the region's tourism industry.