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Resources & capacity

The Southland Development Authority is a non-profit business organization designed to grow the economy of the South Suburbs. Launched in 2019 by business, civic and political leaders across the Southland, the Authority brings the resources and capacity necessary to achieve transformative and inclusive economic growth for the region. It focuses on investment in industry, workforce, housing, and communities.

Mutually reinforcing strategies


Drive Innovation in Strong Industrial Clusters.

Promote Targeted, Employer-Driven Workforce Development.

Revitalize & Develop Housing and Consumer Amenities to Attract & Retain Residents

Create Institutional Infrastructure for Transformative Growth.

Establish Southland as “Green Playground”

We serve businesses
We serve developers and investors
We serve individuals
What they say about us

Client comments

Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County Board President
The Southland Development Authority quickly developed a robust program to meet the immediate needs of businesses during this challenging time, and we are thrilled to provide this critical support. Although only operating for a year, the Authority’s work illustrates that it provides effective and strategic support for the South Suburbs of Cook County.
Toni Preckwinkle
Cook County Board President
Fershawnda Green
Owner of Poppin Plates LLC in Park Forest
I’m getting ready to build out two manufacturing kitchens, one for beverages and one for food. Working with the Southland Development Authority gives me exposure to reach more people and helps me stay in the know.
Fershawnda Green
Owner of Poppin Plates LLC in Park Forest
Lisa Green, MD
CEO, Family Christian Health Center.
Sometimes you have a partner, and they don’t necessarily fix your problems, per se. But, their skill set is enough to help you look in the mirror, pull back and be able to analyze and make decisions that you know will have a long term economic impact for your organization. And that’s the partnership that we received through the Southland Development Authority.
Lisa Green, MD
CEO, Family Christian Health Center.
Ollie Williams
Who owns D.A.’s Deli and Dining in Calumet city
There are many grants out there that we had no idea about. We were trying to take care of staff when COVID-19 hit. The Authority was instrumental in letting us know what was available and helping us secure much-needed funding.
Ollie Williams
Who owns D.A.’s Deli and Dining in Calumet city
community strong

The Authority connects people to opportunity

We help business owners, working people, residents and investors prosper by connecting them to opportunity.

A single point of entry

The role of a
development
authority

The Southland Development Authority continually analyzes the assets, markets and development opportunities of the region; convenes, conceives and executes with partners large scale, strategic investments; and provides a nimble, professional, single point of entry for businesses, residents, developers and investors to efficiently and effectively get the resources they need. By coordinating mutually reinforcing investments in the industries, workforce, real estate and communities of the Southland, the Authority implements transformational economic development, driving business and community growth and prosperity.  

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