A public-private sector partnership dedicated to advancing economic development efforts in Springfield and Sangamon County in the State of Illinois.
Springfield, Illinois
Joined October 2019
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Springfield’s No. 2 ranking among small U.S. cities for recent college grads is also about connection. 🎓
Ryan McCrady joined RISE Springfield’s Anna Marriott & Reed Carlson to discuss helping young professionals feel at home.
Listen: capitolcitynow.com/news/2488…
Springfield, IL in the national spotlight! ⚾ Hosting the inaugural Women’s Professional Baseball League season brings fans, players, & media —supporting local businesses & showcasing Springfield across the country.
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SSGA President & CEO Ryan McCrady joined The Morning Routine @987WNNS with recent graduate and new LRS employee Tommy Thoma to discuss why Springfield ranks No. 2 among small U.S. cities for recent college graduates.
Listen: omny.fm/shows/the-morning-ro…
🎓 Springfield ranks No. 2 among the top small U.S. cities for recent college graduates—up four spots from last year!
Learn more: thriveinspi.org/News/1087/Sp…
SSGA is proud to be a part of @IllinoisEDC’s Regional Research Pilot Program (R2P2)!
This initiative will expand our access to data & market information critical to understanding & growing the regional economy.
Read more: bit.ly/4wd87Mj
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…
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 ⬇️
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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 👇
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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…
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…
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
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
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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
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…
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
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…
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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.
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