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Breeze Airways Announces Service from Springfield, IL

9/19/2023

New Flights to Orlando and Tampa, FL from $49* One Way

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Local Documentary, “History Reborn,” Receives Regional EMMY Award Nomination

8/16/2023

A documentary about the demolition and reconstruction of the Old State Capitol in the 1960s and produced locally by The Storyteller Studios, has been nominated for an EMMY at the 47th annual Mid-America Regional EMMY Awards.

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SSGA Applauds New Commercial Economic Growth Financing Incentive Passed by Sangamon County Board

8/2/2023

SSGA is proud to announce the Sangamon County Board has approved a new financing incentive through the Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) that can help lower the total development costs for new and existing commercial real estate projects in the area.

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National Ranking Reinforces Springfield’s Positive Economic Growth Trends; Naming it a Top Affordable City for Home Buyers

6/12/2023

WalletHub Ranks Springfield, Ill. #9 out of 300 Cities Analyzed

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SSGA Partnering with the Lincoln Library to Host Series of Workshops for Businesses and Entrepreneurs

5/3/2023

Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is partnering with the Lincoln Library to host a series of lunch & learn workshops throughout the summer - with the first workshop happening on May 10.

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SSGA Hosts HR Workshop for Local Business Leaders

4/24/2023

“Talking Talent” Program to Highlight Tools and Resources

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A CLEAN JOBS SWEEP

3/31/2023

Prioritizing the future of clean energy resources attracts innovation and investment to the Land of Lincoln.

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SPRINGFIELD RATED 17 AMONG THE TOP 300 CITIES ON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL’S HOUSING MARKET INDEX

2/20/2023

The WSJ collaborated with Realtor.com to rank which housing markets are expected to provide a strong return on investment and offer a nice place to live.

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Downtown Springfield Master Plan Project Progresses with Major Funding and Community Engagement Announcements

2/15/2023

Master Plan Collaborators Launching New Website to Gain Community Input

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Ameren Illinois Continuing Natural Gas Upgrades in Springfield, Armington

3/17/2022

Company replacing pipeline, facilities in six neighborhoods

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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LLCC launches Workforce Institute

6/22/2021

Invites public to try out trades, meet employers at Workforce 101 sessions

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