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

Master plan for downtown and medical district to be unveiled

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

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

City Council approves second large warehouse project

Springfield among top 50 of 2024

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

“Talking Talent” Program to Highlight Tools and Resources

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

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.

Master Plan Collaborators Launching New Website to Gain Community Input

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.

The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) is celebrating a record year in terms of advancing economic development and partnership opportunities across the region.

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