As the Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5) enters its second five-year cycle, our leaders are more committed than ever before to ensure Springfield and Sangamon County’s long-term economic vitality.  Our economic environment demands a focused, aggressive strategy, with solid community buy-in and clear indicators of success.  Our strategy, thanks to the participation of civic and business leaders throughout the county, is in place.  

 Q5 is the economic development arm of The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.  Public, Private and Nonprofit sectors have come together with the following goal:  to build the prosperity of Springfield and Sangamon County by making our region more competitive for primary job creation, talent attraction and capital investment. 

 We will execute five key strategies over the next five years:

• Economic diversification

• Workforce sustainability

• Community impact

• Diversity development

• Transformational leadership

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Quantum Growth Partnership Video

Continuum of Learning 2010 Report

New Q5 Economic Development Strategy

To download the proposed new economic development strategy completed by Market Street Services, CLICK HERE.

Competitive Assessment & Target Cluster Analysis

To download the Competitive Assessment completed by Market Street Services, CLICK HERE.

To download the Target Cluster Analysis completed by Market Street Services, CLICK HERE.