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…
Although the Monroe City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive 25 year economic plan for South Monroe, the mayor has announced Tuesday that he is starting his own plan for the Black community called “City Start. ” The mayor said the…
South Monroe residents are invited to attend a series of community meetings organized by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) to provide input and gather feedback on the potential model neighborhood selections. These meetings aim to engage the local community…
Is the city of Monroe aggressively trying to include minorities and other disadvantaged businesses in its procurements? That question was raised again Tuesday night as the council considered whether to approve a request from the engineering department to advertise for…
SEDD preparing its Arizona Street complex to be a business training and incubator center. Plans for Southside Model Neighborhoods to be unveiled next month. The Southside Economic Development District approved plans to get proposals to develop a master plan for…
The Southside Economic Develop District is charting its path through 2023, but its course change won’t include its executive director. At its January meeting Monday night at the Benoit Recreation Center, SEDD officers laid out their plan of action for…
Two local companies have been selected to help kickstart portions of the Southside Dream in 2023 as the Southside Economic Development begins the first four projects of its ambitious 25-year plan to fight crime, build safe neighborhoods, and attract business…
