Ash Mateja
Blogs
Harvey Housing Initiative Rebuilding Homes and Lives
In Harvey, Illinois, houses that once were solid middle-class homes have become vacant, distressed, and nearly forgotten. But the Southla...
Ash Mateja
Blogs
Empowering the Manufacturers and Engineers of Tomorrow — SDA Celebrates the Metal HUB’s Interns
Summer interns celebration breakfast with southland development authority and metals hub.
Ash Mateja
Blogs
Southland Development Authority Awarded Grant by Northern Illinois Community Initiatives (NICI) in Largest Grantee Cohort
We are thrilled to announce that the Southland Development Authority (SDA) has been awarded a grant by the Northern Illinois Community In...
Ash Mateja
Blogs
Innovation Accelerated: Southland Development Authority Paves the Way for Production of Cutting-Edge Electric Vehicle Charging Accessory in the South Suburbs
Innovation requires fast thinking, the right partners, and the right opportunity. Thanks to the powerful capabilities and network of the ...
Ash Mateja
Blogs
From a Basement to Soldier Field: Matteson Shake Shop Closes In on Million Dollar Dream
One day, Tramaine Hampton-Brown hopes her Matteson ice cream business makes it to Soldier Field. She also wants to make a million dollars...
Ash Mateja
Blogs
Southland Development Authority’s Metals HUB Inspires Future Generations with New High School Engineering Internship Program
Southland high school students meet with SDA Metals HUB Director Harry Holtz (right) to launch the SDA Metals HUB Engineering Technolog...
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Press Releases
Southland Development Authority (SDA) Receives $100K Grant from Northern Illinois Community Initiatives (NICI) to Support Finance Arm Project
Harvey, IL [July 26, 2024] – The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant fro...
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Blogs
WGN Spotlight on Mount Greenwood Business Drives 50% Sales Increase—with a Helping Hand From Queen Latifah
When you get noticed by Queen Latifah and make it onto WGN, you know you’re doing something right. Pretty Spirit Palace, a creative and f...
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The Southland Development Authority (SDA) Provides a $2,000 Financial Program for $350—And Our Participants Are Loving It
Typically, adding fees to things that were once free isn’t going to be received well. Our Tax Pro Assistance Program was free in its inau...
Ash Mateja
Press Releases
Southland Development Authority Business Growth Services Line Wins Prestigious Grant
Cook County, IL, [May 14, 2024] – The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is pleased to announce that its business line, Business Growt...