Sustainability 
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Sustainable Springfield Inc. (SSI) is an environmental grass roots organization that promotes and inspires sustainable solutions by our local governments, the business community, and Springfield area citizens through education, networking, and collaboration.

Sustainable Springfield

Sustainable Springfield
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Sustainable Springfield Inc. (SSI) is an environmental advocacy organization that promotes planning and action by our local governments for a clean and just energy transition as well as environmental justice in access to healthy and safe living.

Sustainable Springfield

5 days ago

Sustainable Springfield
If you missed us today, remember we ARE open Sundays! Noon to 4pmAs always, we're open 24/7 online for our introvert friends at thekeepstore.co - with free local delivery up to 15 miles! #RefillOnline #RefillRevolution ... See MoreSee Less

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Sustainable Springfield

5 days ago

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Attention Small Business Owners:***We’ve been actively spreading the word about this grantopportunity through presentations, including both English and Spanish sessions in December with DECO and the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. We did this in anticipation of this opportunity, and now it’s here! Please review the details to see if your business qualifies.Grant Description: This grant is aimed at businessesowned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI) or very small businesses (VSBs). It supports small business capital improvement projects to promote sustainable growth, improve efficiency, and create/retain jobs.Eligibility:Businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) with a maximum of 25 full-time permanent employeesVery Small Businesses (VSBs), which are businesses with fewer than 10 employeesAll applicants must be prequalified to apply (register with SAM.gov, GATA, etc.)Award Range:$10,000 - $245,000Deadline:April 7, 2025, by 5:00 pmVisit the NOFO page for resources (dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2160-2940.html), including required documents and helpful information. More translation documents will be posted soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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Sustainable Springfield
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Sustainable Springfield

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Do you care about the environmental state of our local community here in Springfield? If you are interested in joining a group of like-minded individuals who want to strive to make Springfield more sustainable one step at time, please support us today by becoming a member.

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We are involved in a wide array of community centered events! Join us for round table discussions, tree plantings, sustainability awards, and much more.