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Springfield-area employers are getting creative when it comes to filling thousands of job openings.

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.

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.

Illinois Department of Employment Security Releases Data that the State of Illinois Unemployment Rate Has Decreased

Company replacing pipeline, facilities in six neighborhoods

Stratten to speak at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre on Thursday, April 28, 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.

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

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a landmark year in terms of economic development and new partnership opportunities for the region.

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.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Receives 2020 Illinois Primary Airport of the Year and 2021 Outstanding Achievement Award

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.

SSGA President & CEO Ryan McCrady is pleased to announce Abby Powell as its first Director of Business Development.

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

Springfield was ranked #9 out of the top 27 locations.

Moving to a new city is never easy, but a new program aims to make the move to Springfield a little less intimidating.

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.

“Roaring Twenties” style economic rebound is not only possible but the Springfield region is well-positioned to thrive as a result.

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.

Campaign Designed to Spur Community Pride and Economic Growth

Study shows Lincoln Land Energy Project would add more than 1,000 jobs to the region

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."

Lisa Clemmons Stott, executive director of Downtown Springfield Inc., has lately been fielding lots of calls from entrepreneurs with ideas for redeveloping downtown property.

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.

Events include a series of online shopping experiences, or Virtual “Cash Mobs” on Facebook Live.