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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...
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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.
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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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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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Major Success on the Veterans Business Support Symposium
The Southland Development Authority (SDA) recently hosted the Veterans Business Support Symposium on May 9, 2024, in Richton Pa...
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Southland Development Authority (SDA) Hosts Impact Measurement Event
On April 26th, the Southland Development Authority (SDA) hosted an enlightening session titled "Economic Impact Revealed: Mastering Measu...
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Empowering Local Industries: The Metals HUB at Southland Development Authority
The Metals HUB is a business line of the Southland Development Authority (SDA) that focuses on improving the metals, machinery, and equi...