Southland Development Authority Employee Directory

Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

The Southland Development Authority (SDA) is a nonprofit organization based in the Chicago area, established in 2019 to promote inclusive economic growth across Chicago’s South Suburbs. Its work centers on coordinating and deploying resources to strengthen industry, workforce, housing, and community development, aiming to drive broad-based improvements in the region’s economy. As a civic and business-focused entity, SDA operates in partnership with local leaders to develop plans and programs that support long-term prosperity in the Southland.

With a regional focus, SDA engages with municipal leaders, businesses, and community stakeholders to advance economic development initiatives. The organization has undertaken activities such as hosting leadership summits and forums, launching programs like the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and exploring conceptual planning for development areas east of major commercial corridors. Located in Hazel Crest, Illinois, SDA serves a community-oriented mission through a relatively small but active footprint.

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