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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One day, Tramaine Hampton-Brown hopes her Matteson ice cream business makes it to Soldier Field. She also wants to make a million dollars...

Southland high school students meet with SDA Metals HUB Director Harry Holtz (right) to launch the SDA Metals HUB Engineering Technolog...

Harvey, IL [July 26, 2024] – The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant fro...

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...

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...

Cook County, IL, [May 14, 2024] – The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is pleased to announce that its business line, Business Growt...

The Southland Development Authority (SDA) recently hosted the Veterans Business Support Symposium on May 9, 2024, in Richton Pa...

Cook County (May 3, 2024) - Southland Development Authority will host ‘Beyond the Call: Veteran Business Support Symposium’ in Richton Pa...

On April 26th, the Southland Development Authority (SDA) hosted an enlightening session titled "Economic Impact Revealed: Mastering Measu...

Southland Development Authority Wins $100,000 Department of Energy Grant to Support Metals HUB; Develop Student and Adult Industrial Skills

The Metals HUB is a business line of the Southland Development Authority (SDA) that  focuses on improving the metals, machinery, and equi...

Despite widening wealth gaps, record inflation, rising costs, and fewer affluent customers than ever—one Chicago cleaning service is find...