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Thousands of 'Help Wanted' signs in Sangamon County | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Randy Eccles
Published January 31, 2022 at 12:20 PM CST
Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance

Originally aired Nov. 4, 2021.

Ryan McCrady, president and CEO, Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance, joins Community Voices to discuss the new job tools the organization is providing along with updating the work SSGA is doing to increase economic development in the area.

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Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance
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Randy Eccles
Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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