A public-private sector partnership dedicated to advancing economic development efforts in Springfield and Sangamon County in the State of Illinois.
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Attn: Entrepreneurs! A unique opportunity is available to become the café vendor in the new Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Hub (The HUB).
📅 Info Session: June 25, Noon
📍 Innovate Springfield
📝 RFP Due: July 31 at 12 PM
Learn more: sangamonil.gov/departments/a…
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The grand opening of SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe marks a major win for sports tourism, economic growth, and our community’s future.
SSGA was proud to help champion this project.
Watch highlights from the ribbon-cutting ⬇️
youtu.be/yYvKwo0N10U?si=czS2…
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SSGA was proud to champion the SCHEELS Sports Park at Legacy Pointe—bringing partners together to turn vision into reality.
Thank you to @GovPritzker for joining us to celebrate this milestone & recognize the impact this project will have on our community and state.
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Proud to be featured in the @ILTimes Women’s Business Showcase! 🙌
Supporting women & minority-owned businesses = stronger communities, more innovation, and lasting economic growth.
Read more 👇
illinoistimes.com/special-is…
#ThriveInSPI #EconomicGrowth
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Our next Business & Community Series Session is March 26th!
🗓️ Thurs. March 26th | 4–6 PM
📍CAP 1908 – 1100 S. Grand Avenue, Spfld
💡 Topic: Marketing on a Limited Budget
👉 Register: thriveinspi.org/Event/35/Bus…
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Our next Business & Community Series Session is this Thursday!
Thursday, Feb. 26th | 4–6 PM
CAP 1908 – 1100 S. Grand Avenue, Spfld
Topic: Preparing to Approach Financial Institutions and Capital Providers
Register today at
thriveinspi.org/Event/34/Bus…
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Proud to support & participate in the #MyHeartsDowntown initiative ❤️
Community-wide efforts like this support small businesses & strengthen downtown as a vibrant place to gather, explore, & belong. That momentum matters for economic development.
#ThriveInSPI #DowntownSpringfield
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Great turnout tonight for our Local & State Incentives for Businesses session! 👏
Thanks to Faith Ritchie Illinois DCEO and Amy Rasing & Julia Griffin City of Springfield Office of Planning & Economic Dev for sharing valuable insights with our business community.
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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance retweeted
International Crane #Manufacturer Establishes U.S. #Headquarters in #Springfield #Illinois #IL
expansionsolutionsmagazine.c… via @ExpansionSolMag
@DevSpringfield @ThriveInSPI @IllinoisDCEO @IMA_Today
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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance retweeted
SRO crowd at this morning's @ThriveInSPI SSGA Annual Meeting, celebrating $2.25 billion in regional economic growth opportunities since its creation--as well as the people who make it grow. #ThrivinSPI #MakingProgress
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It's a New Year and with it comes our next Business & Community Series Session! Make sure to REGISTER TODAY!
Thursday, Jan. 22nd | 4–6 PM
CAP 1908 – 1100 S. Grand Avenue, Spfld
Topic: Local and State Incentives for Business
Register today at thriveinspi.org/.../Business…
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Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Membership Meeting today! We’re grateful for the continued support of our community as we work together to strengthen Springfield and Sangamon County. #ThriveInSPI
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SSGA reports $2.25B in community & economic development opportunities, driven by strong partnerships and major investments shaping our region’s future.
🔗 Read more: thriveinspi.org/News/1085/SS…
#ThriveInSPI #EconomicDevelopment #SpringfieldIL
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International crane manufacturer REEL USA Corp is opening its first U.S. manufacturing facility right here—bringing new jobs and momentum to our local economy.
Another example of why our community continues to attract global investment.
springfieldbusinessjournal.c…
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25 Dec 2025
This Christmas season, we’re grateful for the people and partnerships that make Springfield and Sangamon County such a special place to call home.
From all of us at SSGA—Merry Christmas and warm wishes for the new year! ✨
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27 Nov 2025
Grateful today and every day for the people who make Sangamon County such a vibrant place to live, work, and grow. 🍁
From all of us at SSGA—thank you for helping our community thrive.
Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡
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10 Nov 2025
📣 Join us for the next session in our monthly business series!
🗓 Wednesday, Nov. 19th | 4–6 PM
📍 CAP 1908 – 1100 S. Grand Avenue, Spfld
💡 Topic: Placer.ai
✅ Free to attend
👉 Register today at thriveinspi.org/news-and-eve…
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29 Oct 2025
💡 Get the facts about the proposed Sangamon County Data Center.
CyrusOne has published a helpful FAQ addressing project details, community impact, and common questions.
👉 Read here: cyrusone.com/sangamon-county…
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