Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance

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Good morning SCHEELS Sports Park Enthusiasts! On behalf of developers, Steve Luker and Dirk McCormick, we are happy to report A LOT of progress at the SCHEELS Sports Park site, thanks to our hard-working crews and the BEAUTIFUL weather last month. If you've not seen it in person, take a drive out there, and here's a quick video update for those who can't wait! Click the link below to view the video and please share it with your friends and family and others who might want to sign up to partner with the park! And as always, thank you for your support and partnership on the park. If you know of someone or another company who wants to learn more about how to partner with Scheels Sports Park or become a FAN of the park, please help connect us with them.

We're please to share that the new Master Plan for Downtown Springfield and Mid-Illinois Medical District is completed. The public is invited to attend the following events to learn more about the plan and ask questions. Please join us! Thursday, October 24 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Open House Memorial Learning Center – 228 W. Miller St., Springfield Friday, October 25 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (doors open at 7:30 AM) Citizen’s Club Hoogland Center for the Arts – 420 S. Sixth St., Springfield Tuesday, November 12 5:30 PM City Council Presentation Read the full plan here: https://lnkd.in/gqpA5Ewa

Our excitement continues for this great opportunity in our community!

Our community has strategic advantages for warehousing and distribution activities. Thank you to the Springfield Business Journal Illinois for articulating those in this article. #ThriveInSPI

Innovate Springfield, #UISedu's business incubator, is hosting a "Founders, Failures, and Fun" speaker series event on Sept. 5. Join us at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library to hear from entrepreneur Paul Couston, who will share insights from his journey with Optivolt Labs and Ascent Integrated Tech.

We are excited to partner with the City of Springfield Illinois and The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Alternative Capital and Economic Development Roundtable. This event will offer valuable insights into the New Market Tax Credit Program, Capital Magnet Fund, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. REGISTER ONLINE: https://lnkd.in/eAysdCiM We encourage community developers and financial institutions to register for this opportunity to explore alternative capital resources. Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 Time: 2:00-4:00 PM Location: Horace Mann REGISTER ONLINE: https://lnkd.in/eAysdCiM FULL DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/eXAiuh42

In the latest episode of The Vault, hosts John DeFreitas and Nick Gentile sit down with Ryan McCrady, President and CEO of the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA). Based in Springfield, Illinois, SSGA is a leading economic development agency dedicated to fostering a financially robust community. Ryan delves into the crucial role SSGA plays in attracting new businesses and skilled talent to Sangamon County, while also ensuring that profitable companies and local workforce continue to thrive. Tune in as Ryan highlights several exciting projects underway, in collaboration with community leaders, aimed at propelling the county's economic growth and sustainability. Don't miss this insightful conversation about building a vibrant future for Sangamon County! Full Episode: YouTube - https://lnkd.in/gP8wtgaN Spotify- https://lnkd.in/gVd9u4f4

With fiscal year 2025 beginning July 1, Gov. JB Pritzker continues to tout available state tax incentives and promote Illinois as a site for business development.??