Developing Illinois Economies Since 2006
Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority (SIEDA)
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.
ILLINOIS RDAs
SIEDA 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.

The Authority has the ability to issue up to $250 million in bonds for economic development purposes.
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Meet the Board of Directors
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Scott Ray - Fayette County
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John R. Chapman - Hamilton County
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Heather Cooper - Governor Appointee
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Mike Hall - Jasper County
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Kala Lambert - DCEO Appointee
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Cliff Lindemann - Jefferson County
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Craig Newman - Wabash County
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Mark Parsons - Clark County
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Resa Shaner - Crawford County
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Michael Douglas - Marion County
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D.R. Smith - Governor Appointee
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Matthew Ledger - Edwards County
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Caleb Hughes - White County
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Tom Webb - Cumberland County
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Jonathan Kaye - Cumberland County
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Dawn Brewer - Lawrence County
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Cynthia Given - Richland County
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Todd Hull - Effingham County
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Barb McGrew - Clay County