A Powerful Local Economic Development Financing Tool.

About SIDA

On July 12, 2006, the Governor of Illinois signed Public Act 94-1021 to create the Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority (SIDA). This Authority provides a powerful new financing tool for economic development and has the ability to issue up to $250 million in DOUBLE TAX EXEMPT bonds for economic development purposes.

SIDA is a regional development agency for the fourteen counties and is one of ten such regional organizations within the State of Illinois.

powers of SIDA

Issuing Bonds

SIDA can issue bonds on behalf of businesses in which debt service is payable exclusively from the earnings of the borrower.  In issuing revenue bonds for the borrower, SIDA acts as a "conduit" or "middle-man." 

Bonds Sold

The bonds are sold to insurance companies, banks, mutual funds, or brokerage houses on behalf of individuals. SIDA can issue bonds for Manufacturing, Senior Housing, Not-for-Profit Companies, Local Government and much more.

Bond Proceeds

The proceeds of the sale are made available to the borrower for the project. The borrower then pays back the money directly to those who bought the bonds.

ILLINOIS RDAs

SIDA is an economic development agency for the fourteen counties located in the territory. There are ten Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) in the state of Illinois. 

⬅ SIDA

The Authority has the ability to issue up to $250 million in bonds for economic development purposes. 

Board of Directors

Robert l. Mees
Chairman

Governor Appointment

Joe Griggs
Vice Chairman

Alexander County Appointment

Kathy Lively
Secretary

Governor Appointment

Rex Duncan
Treasurer

Perry County Appointment

Steve Mitchell

Jackson County Appointment

James Nighswander

Johnson County Appointment

Stewart Weisenberger

Massac County Appointment

Lee Messersmith

Franklin County Appointment

Larry Richards

Pope County Appointment

Tiffany George

Pulaski County Appointment

David Holder

Randolph County Appointment 

Jimi Williams-Cox

Saline County Appointment

Hervey E. Davis

Governor Appointment

Randy Drone

Gallatin County Appointment

Kelly Stewart

Governor Appointment

Aaron Smith

Williamson County Appointment

Kim Watson

DCEO Desginee

David Gould

Union County Appointment

Vacant

Hardin County Appointment

Vacant

Governor Appointment

Vacant

Governor Appointment

Executive Board

Warren Ribley

Executive Director

Andrew Hamilton

Assistant Executive Director