In a pioneering effort to revitalize South Monroe, the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has awarded ten $2,000 mini-grants to local organizations, igniting a wave of community-driven initiatives aimed at combating crime, beautifying neighborhoods, and promoting safer communities. “The idea…
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board has undergone significant changes following recent legislation passed by the Louisiana Legislature. The board has expanded from seven to ten members, with new appointments and shifts in appointing authority. The legislation, enacted this…
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has taken a significant step towards revitalizing Monroe’s Southside by awarding $2,000 mini-grants to eight non-profit organizations. The SEDD, meeting at the Powell Avenue Community Center heard proposals from eight applicants in response to…
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has approved funding for a series of mini-grants and the renovation of the “Dream Center” on Arizona Street, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce crime, improve neighborhoods, and promote non-violent conflict resolution…
The Southside Economic Development District will host its final community meeting on Thursday, July 27, when it presents neighborhood plans for all three Southside Districts at the regular meeting of the NAACP. Tony Little, president of SEDD, said the district…
On Friday, May 5th, 2023, the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) and the Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce hosted the SEDD Collaboration event at the African-American Museum. The purpose of the event was to promote business cooperation between businesses in…
The Southside Economic Development District will begin hosting community meetings in Monroe’s Southside to get input on on-site selections for three planned model neighborhoods. At its monthly meeting Monday at the Benoit Recreation Center, the SEDD received concept layouts of…
