Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation Employee Directory
Financial ServicesTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Beaumont, Texas, that operates as a certified development company overseeing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 504 loan program. Founded in 1984, it facilitates long-term fixed-rate financing for real estate acquisitions, construction, and equipment purchases, with a portfolio that serves projects across Texas. By coordinating regional economic development efforts, SETEDF aims to support sustainable growth and increase community income while retaining and expanding local employment opportunities in Southeast Texas. Its regional focus spans Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties, where economic development professionals collaborate to highlight the area’s contributions to the state and broader markets. The organization positions itself as a servicing agent within the SBA 504 program, processing, closing, and managing loan activities to support small businesses and real estate-related developments throughout Texas.