News Search SSGA Announces Television Premiere of “History Reborn” Documentary to the Public 1/27/2023 The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is proud to announce “History Reborn” will air on television for the public twice during President’s Day weekend on numerous PBS stations in our region. Read more about SSGA Announces Television Premiere of “History Reborn” Documentary to the Public SSGA Celebrates More Than $1.5 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region 1/20/2023 The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a record year in terms of advancing economic development and partnership opportunities across the region. Read more about SSGA Celebrates More Than $1.5 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region The pitches and perks get creative as Springfield-area employers compete for workers 8/31/2022 Springfield-area employers are getting creative when it comes to filling thousands of job openings. Read more about The pitches and perks get creative as Springfield-area employers compete for workers Illinois EPA Issues Permit for New 1.1-GW Gas-Fired Facility 8/9/2022 Environmental officials in Illinois have signed off on construction of a 1,100-MW natural gas-fired power plant sited near Springfield, the state capital. Read more about Illinois EPA Issues Permit for New 1.1-GW Gas-Fired Facility Mayor Lightfoot Announces Agreement to Purchase 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting in 2025 8/8/2022 Agreement makes Chicago one of the largest cities to commit to clean energy and reduce carbon footprint by more than 290,000 metric tons per year. Read more about Mayor Lightfoot Announces Agreement to Purchase 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting in 2025 Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates Successful Job Report 7/6/2022 Illinois Department of Employment Security Releases Data that the State of Illinois Unemployment Rate Has Decreased Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates Successful Job Report 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 1 2
SSGA Announces Television Premiere of “History Reborn” Documentary to the Public 1/27/2023 The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is proud to announce “History Reborn” will air on television for the public twice during President’s Day weekend on numerous PBS stations in our region. Read more about SSGA Announces Television Premiere of “History Reborn” Documentary to the Public
SSGA Celebrates More Than $1.5 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region 1/20/2023 The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a record year in terms of advancing economic development and partnership opportunities across the region. Read more about SSGA Celebrates More Than $1.5 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region
The pitches and perks get creative as Springfield-area employers compete for workers 8/31/2022 Springfield-area employers are getting creative when it comes to filling thousands of job openings. Read more about The pitches and perks get creative as Springfield-area employers compete for workers
Illinois EPA Issues Permit for New 1.1-GW Gas-Fired Facility 8/9/2022 Environmental officials in Illinois have signed off on construction of a 1,100-MW natural gas-fired power plant sited near Springfield, the state capital. Read more about Illinois EPA Issues Permit for New 1.1-GW Gas-Fired Facility
Mayor Lightfoot Announces Agreement to Purchase 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting in 2025 8/8/2022 Agreement makes Chicago one of the largest cities to commit to clean energy and reduce carbon footprint by more than 290,000 metric tons per year. Read more about Mayor Lightfoot Announces Agreement to Purchase 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting in 2025
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates Successful Job Report 7/6/2022 Illinois Department of Employment Security Releases Data that the State of Illinois Unemployment Rate Has Decreased Read more about Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates Successful Job Report
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