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SSGA Celebrates More Than $1.75 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region

1/21/2025

Public Invited to Attend Annual Meeting on January 23 to Hear Updates on Projects

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Amazon hub is coming to Springfield

12/9/2024

$20 million facility expected to open in late 2025

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Recent Jobs Report Shows Promising Growth for Springfield Region

12/3/2024

SSGA Believes Report Highlights Positive Economic Growth Trend

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New look for Town and Country Shopping Center

11/26/2024

Redevelopment plans include apartments, green space and retail

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Three businesses receive $20,000 awards from Isringhausen DRIVE Grant

10/31/2024

This program is designed to support local entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses within downtown Springfield.

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A roadmap for future development

10/23/2024

Master plan for downtown and medical district to be unveiled

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Bold New Master Plan for Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District Completed

10/22/2024

Springfield community invited to open house highlighting the major elements of the plan

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'Project Capitol': What we know about the proposed warehouse development in Springfield

10/22/2024

A proposed development on Dirksen Parkway could bring hundreds of jobs to Springfield.

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Making Springfield a distribution hub

10/18/2024

City Council approves second large warehouse project

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2024 Best of the Midwest: Startup City Rankings

8/13/2024

Springfield among top 50 of 2024

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Proposed multimillion dollar warehouse could bring hundreds of jobs to Springfield

6/6/2024

A new industrial complex spanning 30 acres could be coming to the southern part of Springfield.

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Distribution center slated to be built in Springfield

5/30/2024

Would employ 150-200 people in facility on nearly 30 acres

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Moving forward with demolition

2/22/2024

Many buildings at former Pillsbury Mills site to come down this year

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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance Celebrates More Than $1.6 Billion in Economic Development Opportunities Coming to Region

1/18/2024

Public Invited to Attend Annual Meeting on January 22 to Hear Updates on Projects

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PRESIDENT BIDEN ANNOUNCES SPRINGFIELD AS A RECOMPETE PILOT PROGRAM GRANT AWARDEE

12/20/2023

As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the Department of Commerce has selected Springfield as one of the communities nationwide to receive funding for reducing unemployment and establishing long-term economic growth.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces 22 Recompete Pilot Program Finalists

12/20/2023

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, Department of Commerce selects communities primed to reduce unemployment and establish long-term economic growth to compete for implementation awards.

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National Study Ranks Springfield as the #2 Most Affordable City for Working Adults in the U.S

11/13/2023

SSGA is proud to announce a new report by Empower has ranked Springfield, Illinois as the second most affordable city in the United States for working adults.

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Construction begins on SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe

9/20/2023

Will attract thousands of young athletes, visitors and new revenue to Springfield

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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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