CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Several organizations are teaming up to encourage Southern Illinois University alumni to develop businesses in the Heartland.

“Salukis Build Here” is an initiative that will encourage SIU alumni to start, relocate, or expand their businesses in southern Illinois.

The SIU Foundation, SIU Alumni Association, Southern Illinois Now (SI Now), the City of Carbondale, Carbondale Main Street, and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce are partnering to launch the initiative.

Salukis Build Here looks to build on the work done by SIU alumni who have established businesses locally and nationally. The initiative also encourages alumni to consider southern Illinois as a prime location.

A formal signing of the partnership will take place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, on the cam

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