Southland Development Authority to Present ACHIEVE Summit 2025: Driving Innovation and Economic Growth in Chicagoland's Southland

The Largest Event of its Kind in the Southland to Empower Business Leaders, Real Estate Developers, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries

TINLEY PARK, Ill., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southland Development Authority (SDA) announces it will present the inaugural ACHIEVE Summit, a landmark event aimed at driving millions of dollars in regional economic growth and fostering hundreds of business and real estate transactions. This first-of-its-kind, three-day event will take place from June 27 to June 29 at the Tinley Park Convention Center in the Southland suburbs of Chicago.

The ACHIEVE Summit will serve as a dynamic platform for existing and aspiring business owners, real estate developers, investors, and development professionals to reimagine the Southland's economic landscape. Attendees will engage in one to three days of rich programming, including an exclusive awards luncheon, educational workshops, seminars, networking opportunities, keynote presentations from nationally acclaimed thought leaders, and more.

This premier event also serves as a celebration of SDA's five-year anniversary, highlighting many programs and initiatives that led to substantial economic growth. With 2024 being the best year of growth for Chicago's South Suburbs in decades, the SDA is looking to set even bigger goals for 2025 as it continues to identify and pursue new opportunities to elevate the region further.

Since its inception, the Southland Development Authority has spearheaded significant progress in the Southland region, catalyzing growth through strategic investments, business development services, and collaborations with civic leaders. The ACHIEVE Summit will highlight these achievements and unveil an ambitious roadmap for continued prosperity in Chicagoland's most dynamic region.

The Southland is uniquely positioned, offering many investment opportunities, ranging from commercial real estate and manufacturing to high-growth sectors like renewable energy and technology. The SDA envisions a Southland where all people have access to the resources and financial capital necessary to achieve economic stability and generational wealth, especially those belonging to historically underserved areas.

"The ACHIEVE Summit is more than an event; it's a region-wide call to action," said Bo Kemp, CEO of the Southland Development Authority. "We're bringing together a coalition of hundreds of changemakers to drive transformative growth, create opportunities, and chart a bold, equitable future for the Southland. We aim to establish the ACHIEVE Summit as a national example for developing regions and inspire lasting change that can be celebrated time and time again."

The Southland Development Authority warmly invites community members, business leaders, and visionaries to join this historic event. Your participation will play a vital role in shaping the next chapter of the Southland's story—one of innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth. In addition to discussions and workshops, the event will facilitate networking with potential partners and financiers, providing opportunities to finalize significant deals.

More information on the ACHIEVE Summit and the complete event program is available on the event's website: https://www.achievesummit2025.com/

About the Southland Development Authority
The Southland Development Authority, a not-for-profit economic development organization, is committed to driving equitable and sustainable economic growth in the south suburbs of Chicago. Through innovative programs, strategic partnerships, and impactful direct investments, the SDA is building a vibrant, inclusive economy that drives wealth growth for individuals, businesses and municipalities. Combined with the benefits of the South Suburban Land Bank and the Monarch Fund, the SDA serves as a model for regional development.

For more information, visit southlanddevelopment.org

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SOURCE Southland Development Authority