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Priorities:
Business Development
• Ad placements promoting Springfield as a prospective site in industry magazines
• Launch of a Logistics and Warehousing Attraction Campaign: Springfield in the Middle
• Investment in land option for industrial site
• Lawsuit against Governor to retain IDOT jobs
• Impact studies for company expanding in Springfield
Workforce & Education
• Launch of a workforce development initiation with United Way of Central Illinois and the Sangamon County Community Foundation: Continuum of Learning
• Job shadowing summer program for high school students
Development Policy
• Launch of infrastructure campaign: Build Springfield
• Polling on needs for infrastructure
• Hosting of town hall meetings
Diversity Development
• Launch of a microloan program for minority businesses
• Affiliation with The Springfield Project
Other Program Expenses
• Strategic Leadership Council Investments in Build Springfield infrastructure campaign, medical industry initiative and direct flight from Springfield to Washington D.C.
• Launch of the Medical Industry Initiative and Mid-Illinois Medical District administration
