Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance

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Opportunity Alert for Local Entrepreneurs!

We're excited to help spread the word about a unique business opportunity in our community.

Sangamon County Government is seeking proposals from entrepreneurs, coffee shop operators, and food service providers interested in becoming the café vendor in the new Springfield-Sangamon County Transportation Hub (The HUB)—a transformational downtown project that will serve residents, visitors, commuters, and travelers for years to come.

This is more than a café space. It's an opportunity to establish your business in one of the region's most visible and innovative public facilities while helping create a welcoming experience for everyone who visits The HUB.

📍 Learn more at the upcoming Information Session:
🗓️ June 25, 2026
🕛 Noon
📍 Innovate Springfield

📋 RFP applications are due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CT

Whether you're an established operator or an entrepreneur looking for your next venture, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Learn more and access the RFP here: https://sangamonil.gov/departments/a-c/county-board/news?ArtMID=8871&ArticleID=892

Local First is excited to open up the applications for our Small Business Grant. Head over to https://localfirstspringfield.com/grant to apply. You must be a current Local First Springfield member to apply. Deadline to apply is July 31st.

Not a member? You can join here: https://localfirstspringfield.com/join

McCrady talks tourism and data center project - Capitol City Now Ryan McCrady, CEO of The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance stopped by The WTAX Morning NewsWatch

Today is the day you've been waiting for.......JOB FAIR! We'd love to have you stop by anytime between 10am and 4pm.

Please park in the hotel lot and walk over to Legends - front garage door will be open.

We’ve heard questions about how the Sangamon County data center could impact local water resources. Here are the facts:

• The facility’s water usage is expected to be minimal, comparable to 15 new homes

• Its cooling system operates in a closed loop and won’t require ongoing water consumption

• The project will not impact local water availability or residential water rates

The development also complies with environmental standards and agricultural protections designed to help preserve surrounding farmland and infrastructure.

Get the facts. Not the rumors. www.GetTheFactsSPI.com

There’s been a lot of misinformation about the Sangamon County data center project and local energy costs. Here are the facts:

• Local residents will not pay to power the facility
• The site was chosen because the grid already has available capacity
• CyrusOne, not residents, will fund any needed infrastructure upgrades

Get the facts. Not the rumors. www.GetTheFactsSPI.com

The Sangamon County data center project means more than new development - it means real jobs for local workers, skilled trades, and future generations in our communities.

The project is expected to create:
• 100 permanent local jobs with approximately $8 million in annual payroll
• 500 construction and skilled trade jobs during development
• New partnerships supporting STEM education and workforce training programs

Get the facts about the project and what it could mean for Sangamon County’s workforce.

Building careers in our community. www.GetTheFactsSPI.com