News Search Ameren Illinois Continuing Natural Gas Upgrades in Springfield, Armington 3/17/2022 Company replacing pipeline, facilities in six neighborhoods Read more about Ameren Illinois Continuing Natural Gas Upgrades in Springfield, Armington SSGA Hosts Event Featuring National Author and Speaker Scott Stratten 3/8/2022 Stratten to speak at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre on Thursday, April 28, 2022 Read more about SSGA Hosts Event Featuring National Author and Speaker Scott Stratten Plans for a downtown master plan 2/7/2022 A revitalized and resilient downtown is a priority in The Next 10, A Community Visioning Plan for Greater Springfield released in spring 2021. The report identified the need for a downtown master plan that addresses a strengthened connection with the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Read more about Plans for a downtown master plan COMCAST RISE Applications Now Open To All Women-Owned Small Businesses 2/2/2022 In its first year alone, Comcast RISE has provided over $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services to support more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color in Comcast’s national footprint – including nearly 550 in the company’s Greater Chicago Region. With the expansion to all women-owned small businesses, the program is on track to support 13,000 businesses by the end of 2022 Read more about COMCAST RISE Applications Now Open To All Women-Owned Small Businesses SSGA Celebrates Successful Year of Economic Development, New Partnerships and Opportunities 1/25/2022 The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a landmark year in terms of economic development and new partnership opportunities for the region. Read more about SSGA Celebrates Successful Year of Economic Development, New Partnerships and Opportunities SCHEELS Secures Naming Rights for Legacy Sports Complex 12/15/2021 SCHEELS has secured the naming rights for the multi-use sports facility that is under development in the vicinity of its store in the Legacy Pointe Town Center in Springfield, Illinois. Read more about SCHEELS Secures Naming Rights for Legacy Sports Complex Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives Award 10/19/2021 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives 2020 Illinois Primary Airport of the Year and 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award Read more about Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives Award Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Creates New Online Job Tools to Help Connect Employers and Individuals 10/7/2021 The SSGA is unveiling several new web-based tools it has developed to assist businesses in retaining top talent and helping those searching for employment, find the right opportunities. Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Creates New Online Job Tools to Help Connect Employers and Individuals Abby Powell Joins Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance as Director of Business Development 9/29/2021 SSGA President & CEO Ryan McCrady is pleased to announce Abby Powell as its first Director of Business Development. Read more about Abby Powell Joins Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance as Director of Business Development 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1 2
Ameren Illinois Continuing Natural Gas Upgrades in Springfield, Armington 3/17/2022 Company replacing pipeline, facilities in six neighborhoods Read more about Ameren Illinois Continuing Natural Gas Upgrades in Springfield, Armington
SSGA Hosts Event Featuring National Author and Speaker Scott Stratten 3/8/2022 Stratten to speak at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre on Thursday, April 28, 2022 Read more about SSGA Hosts Event Featuring National Author and Speaker Scott Stratten
Plans for a downtown master plan 2/7/2022 A revitalized and resilient downtown is a priority in The Next 10, A Community Visioning Plan for Greater Springfield released in spring 2021. The report identified the need for a downtown master plan that addresses a strengthened connection with the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Read more about Plans for a downtown master plan
COMCAST RISE Applications Now Open To All Women-Owned Small Businesses 2/2/2022 In its first year alone, Comcast RISE has provided over $60 million in grants, marketing and technology services to support more than 6,700 small businesses owned by people of color in Comcast’s national footprint – including nearly 550 in the company’s Greater Chicago Region. With the expansion to all women-owned small businesses, the program is on track to support 13,000 businesses by the end of 2022 Read more about COMCAST RISE Applications Now Open To All Women-Owned Small Businesses
SSGA Celebrates Successful Year of Economic Development, New Partnerships and Opportunities 1/25/2022 The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a landmark year in terms of economic development and new partnership opportunities for the region. Read more about SSGA Celebrates Successful Year of Economic Development, New Partnerships and Opportunities
SCHEELS Secures Naming Rights for Legacy Sports Complex 12/15/2021 SCHEELS has secured the naming rights for the multi-use sports facility that is under development in the vicinity of its store in the Legacy Pointe Town Center in Springfield, Illinois. Read more about SCHEELS Secures Naming Rights for Legacy Sports Complex
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives Award 10/19/2021 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives 2020 Illinois Primary Airport of the Year and 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award Read more about Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives Award
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Creates New Online Job Tools to Help Connect Employers and Individuals 10/7/2021 The SSGA is unveiling several new web-based tools it has developed to assist businesses in retaining top talent and helping those searching for employment, find the right opportunities. Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Creates New Online Job Tools to Help Connect Employers and Individuals
Abby Powell Joins Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance as Director of Business Development 9/29/2021 SSGA President & CEO Ryan McCrady is pleased to announce Abby Powell as its first Director of Business Development. Read more about Abby Powell Joins Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance as Director of Business Development
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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