This mantra DREAM BIG is more than just a slogan. It’s an ideal - a challenge - a nod to our past - a road map for our

growth. It asks you to envision your future, and Springfield’s future,

intertwined. It allows us to confidently declare that you too will be happy you

have chosen Springfield.

“The answer to the future is not to protect what we have (the past), it is to innovate, or create opportunity.”

Sam PalmisanoPresident & CEOIBM Corporation

Strategic VisionStrategic Vision

Goal 1: Grow Springfield

Goal 2: Develop the Workforce

Goal 3: Change Perceptions

Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community

Areas

Goal 5: Build a Culture of

Implementation

Goal 1: Grow SpringfieldGoal 1: Grow Springfield

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Goal 1: Grow SpringfieldGoal 1: Grow Springfield

• SelectTech• Transeo• Macro

International• Red Roof Inn• Konecranes• Sutphen Corp.• Teikuro

Goal 1: Grow SpringfieldGoal 1: Grow Springfield

Goal 1: Grow SpringfieldGoal 1: Grow Springfield

Year Goal: 1,000

To Date: 1,117

Jobs Retained: 2,231

Jobs Created: 1,102

Investment: $73.4M

Goal 2: Develop the WorkforceGoal 2: Develop the Workforce

Goal 2: Develop the WorkforceGoal 2: Develop the Workforce

“Education is the single most important thing that we can work on together as a community. It is the greatest gift that we can give to the next generation.”

Mike McDorman

$166 Million Investment

City of Springfield Schools

Goal 3: Change PerceptionsGoal 3: Change Perceptions

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Goal 3: Change PerceptionsGoal 3: Change Perceptions

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Goal 3: Changing PerceptionsGoal 3: Changing Perceptions

Goal 3: Change PerceptionsGoal 3: Change Perceptions

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Goal 3: Change PerceptionsGoal 3: Change Perceptions

Holiday In The City:

Goal 4: Revitalize StrategicGoal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Community Areas

$175 Million in Development

Goal 4: Revitalize StrategicGoal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Community Areas

SpringfieldRegionalHospital

Goal 4: Revitalize StrategicGoal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Community Areas

Ohio ValleyMedical Center

Goal 4: Revitalize StrategicGoal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Community Areas

Downtown Park

Goal 4: Revitalize StrategicGoal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Community Areas

Fountain Avenue looking north

Goal 4: Revitalize StrategicGoal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Community Areas

Buck Creek Corridor Plan

Goal 5: Build a Culture ofGoal 5: Build a Culture of Implementation Implementation

Over One-Half Billion Dollars Designated for Community Initiatives

Goal 5: Build a Culture ofGoal 5: Build a Culture of Implementation Implementation

The time for action is now. Go on

the offense - play to win! Be

hypercompetitive!

Goal 5: Build a Culture ofGoal 5: Build a Culture of Implementation Implementation

“We are not going to win if we walk

out of the locker room depressed.

Let’s play to win!”

A Wise Coach