The Sebascott Economic Development Council originated from several meetings held in Mansfield and other area communities in 1993. A number of local, county, and state officials met to discuss ways of promoting the area. An assessment of the area was conducted and it was determined that a regional cooperative effort would best benefit the economic base. This resulted in the formation of the SEDC which includes South Sebastian and Scott Counties.
Officers were elected to ensure planning and continuation of the council. Several initatives were adopted and promoted, including the construction of I-49 Highway, expansion of rural water and gas distribution lines, regional waste water treatment, cleanup and beautification campaigns, recreation, tourism, and many others.
The Sebascott Economic Development Council is a non-profit organization based in Mansfield. It's purpose is to promote the economic development of the area. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at Mansfield City Hall. Each meeting starts with a pot luck supper at 6 P.M., a business meeting is held at 6:45, and then the meeting concludes with a program speaker and discussions on topics of interest. Persons interested in promoting the area are always invited to attend.

Our vision for Sebascott is of a rural area with open land, a natural landscape, and scenic beauty. We see towns, villages, and hamlets connected with attractive, carefully designed roads that provide access to shopping, facilities, and jobs. We see commercial and industrial development built attractively in clusters nestled in among the farmland and forest, preserving our local sense of history, place, and community. We see a diversified economy with resource-based businesses, retirement facilities, and limited tourism as the foundation. Our vision balances the different aspects of our lives: the need for jobs and income, our relationship to nature and God, the importance of family and community. We see our horizons expanded beyond individual communities to an area-wide perspective that emphasizes good communications and working relationships among communities.