GENERAL
Developing Illinois Economies Since 2004
Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority (SIDA)
The Authority’s financial and supportive powers enable it, with the written approval of the Governor of the State of Illinois, to issue Taxable and Tax- Exempt Bonds for the purpose of developing, constructing, acquiring or improving properties or facilities for business entities locating in or expanding within the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority. Read More About SIDA History Here.
ILLINOIS RDAs
SIDA is an economic development agency for the counties located in the territory and is one of only ten such organizations within the State of Illinois. 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.
Meet the Board of Directors
- Joseph Folden - Perry County
- Randy Drone - Gallatin County
- Tiffany George - Pulaski County
- David Gould - Union County
- Joe Griggs - Alexander County
- David Holder - Randolph County
- Kathy Lively - Governor Appointee
- Robert L. Mees - Governor Appointee
- Lee Messersmith - Franklin County
- Steven Mitchell - Jackson County
- Larry Richards - Pope County
- Aaron Smith - Williamson County
- Kelly Stewart - Governor Appointee
- Kim Watson - DCEO Designee
- Stewart Weisenberger - Massac County
- Jimi Williams-Cox - Saline County