News Search News Articles Search Ryan Levi and Aaron Gurnsey Join SSGA Board of Directors 1/3/2020 Ryan Levi and Aaron Gurnsey Join SSGA Board of Directors Read more about Ryan Levi and Aaron Gurnsey Join SSGA Board of Directors Why Life Is Good in Springfield and the Sangamon County Area 1/2/2020 The Springfield, Illinois area is teeming with career opportunities, unique things to do, history and culture — and a cost of living that can't be beat. Read more about Why Life Is Good in Springfield and the Sangamon County Area Job Growth in Springfield Metro Area 2/12/2020 Job Growth in Springfield Metro Area Read more about Job Growth in Springfield Metro Area Ryan McCrady Selected as President and CEO 3/12/2020 The SSGA Board of Directors has selected Ryan McCrady as the new President & CEO of the company. Read more about Ryan McCrady Selected as President and CEO COVID-19 Related Business Information 3/17/2020 Numerous organizations in our community are coming together to help coordinate business services and streamline communication. At this time, we’ve identified the following information which could be helpful to your business. Read more about COVID-19 Related Business Information SpringfieldZoom.com is New Resource for Business Information 3/18/2020 Economic development organizations in Springfield are working in tandem to help all of our businesses make it through the current COVID-19 shutdown. Read more about SpringfieldZoom.com is New Resource for Business Information Survey to Gauge Consumer Sentiment in Sangamon County 5/26/2020 Business organizations in Sangamon County have teamed up to assess consumer sentiment as we move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 in the state's reopening plan for COVID-19. Read more about Survey to Gauge Consumer Sentiment in Sangamon County Ryan McCrady takes the helm of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance 5/11/2020 In addition to getting up to speed as the newly-hired president of SSGA, Ryan McCrady’s goals include supporting local businesses as well as advocating for any and all resources available to the business world. Read more about Ryan McCrady takes the helm of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Local Businesses Pledge All IN 4U to Restart Business Economy 6/10/2020 New Health & Safety Initiative Organized by Local Groups Read more about Local Businesses Pledge All IN 4U to Restart Business Economy Springfield, Illinois Ranked #1 by Business Insider 6/11/2020 Business Insider Ranks Springfield, Illinois #1 of the 30 Best Cities to Live in America After the Pandemic Ends Read more about Springfield, Illinois Ranked #1 by Business Insider Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois 6/22/2020 400,000 Illinois residents set to return to work as state moves into Phase 4 on June 26; New guidelines will allow key leisure, recreation and business sectors to safely reopen. Read more about Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois National Report Reinforces SSGA Initiative to Bolster Business Confidence in Springfield 7/20/2020 National Report Ranks Springfield #1 City to Live in Post-Pandemic Read more about National Report Reinforces SSGA Initiative to Bolster Business Confidence in Springfield Retired anesthesiologist donates $1M to St. John’s NICU 7/24/2020 Prasad’s recent $1 million donation to the HSHS St. John’s Foundation for the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) at St. John’s Children’s Hospital is his love letter to the hospital and community. Read more about Retired anesthesiologist donates $1M to St. John’s NICU Virtual “Cash Mobs” Give People an Opportunity to “Visit” a Store and Shop Via Computer 8/12/2020 Events include a series of online shopping experiences, or Virtual “Cash Mobs” on Facebook Live. Read more about Virtual “Cash Mobs” Give People an Opportunity to “Visit” a Store and Shop Via Computer Technology & Trampolines 8/19/2020 Entrepreneur Ram Talluri says business opportunities and access to talent made his decision to start his global technology company business in Springfield, IL an easy one. Read more about Technology & Trampolines Springfield's economy gets a wake-up call 8/20/2020 Lisa Clemmons Stott, executive director of Downtown Springfield Inc., has lately been fielding lots of calls from entrepreneurs with ideas for redeveloping downtown property. Read more about Springfield's economy gets a wake-up call Springfield Ranked #9 Best Paying City for Construction Workers in Small Metros 8/24/2020 According to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data reviewed by Construction Coverage, the Midwest claims the highest median wages for construction workers. For each metro, Construction Coverage "calculated the adjusted median wage for construction workers by factoring in the relative cost of living. The report also includes the unadjusted median wages of construction workers and all workers, as well as the total number of construction workers employed, and the cost of living." Read more about Springfield Ranked #9 Best Paying City for Construction Workers in Small Metros New Report Finds Major Construction Project Set to Provide $1.53 Billion in Economic Impact 9/24/2020 Study shows Lincoln Land Energy Project would add more than 1,000 jobs to the region Read more about New Report Finds Major Construction Project Set to Provide $1.53 Billion in Economic Impact Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Launches “Thrive In SPI” Campaign 9/29/2020 Campaign Designed to Spur Community Pride and Economic Growth Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Launches “Thrive In SPI” Campaign CWLP Small Business Rate Relief Rebate 12/16/2020 City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) is offering utility bill relief to help locally-owned small businesses in financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Springfield City Council approved a total allocation of $1 million from CWLP’s Environmental and Regulatory Initiative and Rebate Fund (ERIRF) for this relief program. Applications will open on Thursday, December 17 at 9 a.m. Read more about CWLP Small Business Rate Relief Rebate Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Forecasts Post-Pandemic Economic Rebound for Region 1/25/2021 “Roaring Twenties” style economic rebound is not only possible but the Springfield region is well-positioned to thrive as a result. Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Forecasts Post-Pandemic Economic Rebound for Region SSGA Launches Thrive Ally Program to Help Potential & New Residents Get Connected 2/16/2021 The SSGA has launched a new Thrive Ally program to help potential relocators and new residents moving to the area get connected to the community and local resources through trained community advocates. Read more about SSGA Launches Thrive Ally Program to Help Potential & New Residents Get Connected Program Seeks to Help New Residents Get to Know Springfield 2/19/2021 Moving to a new city is never easy, but a new program aims to make the move to Springfield a little less intimidating. Read more about Program Seeks to Help New Residents Get to Know Springfield Springfield Ranked As One of the Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest 6/8/2021 Springfield was ranked #9 out of the top 27 locations. Read more about Springfield Ranked As One of the Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest LLCC launches Workforce Institute 6/22/2021 Invites public to try out trades, meet employers at Workforce 101 sessions Read more about LLCC launches Workforce Institute 1 2 3
Ryan Levi and Aaron Gurnsey Join SSGA Board of Directors 1/3/2020 Ryan Levi and Aaron Gurnsey Join SSGA Board of Directors Read more about Ryan Levi and Aaron Gurnsey Join SSGA Board of Directors
Why Life Is Good in Springfield and the Sangamon County Area 1/2/2020 The Springfield, Illinois area is teeming with career opportunities, unique things to do, history and culture — and a cost of living that can't be beat. Read more about Why Life Is Good in Springfield and the Sangamon County Area
Job Growth in Springfield Metro Area 2/12/2020 Job Growth in Springfield Metro Area Read more about Job Growth in Springfield Metro Area
Ryan McCrady Selected as President and CEO 3/12/2020 The SSGA Board of Directors has selected Ryan McCrady as the new President & CEO of the company. Read more about Ryan McCrady Selected as President and CEO
COVID-19 Related Business Information 3/17/2020 Numerous organizations in our community are coming together to help coordinate business services and streamline communication. At this time, we’ve identified the following information which could be helpful to your business. Read more about COVID-19 Related Business Information
SpringfieldZoom.com is New Resource for Business Information 3/18/2020 Economic development organizations in Springfield are working in tandem to help all of our businesses make it through the current COVID-19 shutdown. Read more about SpringfieldZoom.com is New Resource for Business Information
Survey to Gauge Consumer Sentiment in Sangamon County 5/26/2020 Business organizations in Sangamon County have teamed up to assess consumer sentiment as we move from Phase 2 to Phase 3 in the state's reopening plan for COVID-19. Read more about Survey to Gauge Consumer Sentiment in Sangamon County
Ryan McCrady takes the helm of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance 5/11/2020 In addition to getting up to speed as the newly-hired president of SSGA, Ryan McCrady’s goals include supporting local businesses as well as advocating for any and all resources available to the business world. Read more about Ryan McCrady takes the helm of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
Local Businesses Pledge All IN 4U to Restart Business Economy 6/10/2020 New Health & Safety Initiative Organized by Local Groups Read more about Local Businesses Pledge All IN 4U to Restart Business Economy
Springfield, Illinois Ranked #1 by Business Insider 6/11/2020 Business Insider Ranks Springfield, Illinois #1 of the 30 Best Cities to Live in America After the Pandemic Ends Read more about Springfield, Illinois Ranked #1 by Business Insider
Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois 6/22/2020 400,000 Illinois residents set to return to work as state moves into Phase 4 on June 26; New guidelines will allow key leisure, recreation and business sectors to safely reopen. Read more about Gov. Pritzker Releases Guidelines to Safely Reopen Additional Businesses and Industries as State Advances to Next Phase of Restore Illinois
National Report Reinforces SSGA Initiative to Bolster Business Confidence in Springfield 7/20/2020 National Report Ranks Springfield #1 City to Live in Post-Pandemic Read more about National Report Reinforces SSGA Initiative to Bolster Business Confidence in Springfield
Retired anesthesiologist donates $1M to St. John’s NICU 7/24/2020 Prasad’s recent $1 million donation to the HSHS St. John’s Foundation for the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) at St. John’s Children’s Hospital is his love letter to the hospital and community. Read more about Retired anesthesiologist donates $1M to St. John’s NICU
Virtual “Cash Mobs” Give People an Opportunity to “Visit” a Store and Shop Via Computer 8/12/2020 Events include a series of online shopping experiences, or Virtual “Cash Mobs” on Facebook Live. Read more about Virtual “Cash Mobs” Give People an Opportunity to “Visit” a Store and Shop Via Computer
Technology & Trampolines 8/19/2020 Entrepreneur Ram Talluri says business opportunities and access to talent made his decision to start his global technology company business in Springfield, IL an easy one. Read more about Technology & Trampolines
Springfield's economy gets a wake-up call 8/20/2020 Lisa Clemmons Stott, executive director of Downtown Springfield Inc., has lately been fielding lots of calls from entrepreneurs with ideas for redeveloping downtown property. Read more about Springfield's economy gets a wake-up call
Springfield Ranked #9 Best Paying City for Construction Workers in Small Metros 8/24/2020 According to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data reviewed by Construction Coverage, the Midwest claims the highest median wages for construction workers. For each metro, Construction Coverage "calculated the adjusted median wage for construction workers by factoring in the relative cost of living. The report also includes the unadjusted median wages of construction workers and all workers, as well as the total number of construction workers employed, and the cost of living." Read more about Springfield Ranked #9 Best Paying City for Construction Workers in Small Metros
New Report Finds Major Construction Project Set to Provide $1.53 Billion in Economic Impact 9/24/2020 Study shows Lincoln Land Energy Project would add more than 1,000 jobs to the region Read more about New Report Finds Major Construction Project Set to Provide $1.53 Billion in Economic Impact
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Launches “Thrive In SPI” Campaign 9/29/2020 Campaign Designed to Spur Community Pride and Economic Growth Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Launches “Thrive In SPI” Campaign
CWLP Small Business Rate Relief Rebate 12/16/2020 City Water, Light & Power (CWLP) is offering utility bill relief to help locally-owned small businesses in financial hardship due to COVID-19. The Springfield City Council approved a total allocation of $1 million from CWLP’s Environmental and Regulatory Initiative and Rebate Fund (ERIRF) for this relief program. Applications will open on Thursday, December 17 at 9 a.m. Read more about CWLP Small Business Rate Relief Rebate
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Forecasts Post-Pandemic Economic Rebound for Region 1/25/2021 “Roaring Twenties” style economic rebound is not only possible but the Springfield region is well-positioned to thrive as a result. Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Forecasts Post-Pandemic Economic Rebound for Region
SSGA Launches Thrive Ally Program to Help Potential & New Residents Get Connected 2/16/2021 The SSGA has launched a new Thrive Ally program to help potential relocators and new residents moving to the area get connected to the community and local resources through trained community advocates. Read more about SSGA Launches Thrive Ally Program to Help Potential & New Residents Get Connected
Program Seeks to Help New Residents Get to Know Springfield 2/19/2021 Moving to a new city is never easy, but a new program aims to make the move to Springfield a little less intimidating. Read more about Program Seeks to Help New Residents Get to Know Springfield
Springfield Ranked As One of the Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest 6/8/2021 Springfield was ranked #9 out of the top 27 locations. Read more about Springfield Ranked As One of the Best Weekend Getaways in the Midwest
LLCC launches Workforce Institute 6/22/2021 Invites public to try out trades, meet employers at Workforce 101 sessions Read more about LLCC launches Workforce Institute