Trades Education Center, on its campus. With this key infrastructure put in place, LCC is poised to provide students with a direct pipeline into Springfield’s medical economy while also improving the quality of the town’s future trade workers. REVITALIZING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH URBAN RENEWAL As Springfield’s economic landscape evolves, so does its downtown core.With strategic investments from the Springfield Economic Development Agency, downtown Springfield is experiencing a renaissance, attracting businesses and residents alike. “The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) has a program where we support some of the costs of new or redevelopment for folks that want to come in and build or redevelop in Springfield. Because of that, we’re seeing developers interested in bringing housing to downtown,” Camp says. “In collaboration with its development community company’s most recent expansion efforts as evidence of Springfield’s viability as a town to do business in. Additionally, innovative brands like Astec a manufacturing company, Rosen Sunvisor Systems, a worldwide brand for aviation goods, and Valley Contax, a custom contact lens producer, not only contribute to the local economy but also enhance the town’s presence as a resource to be leveraged by companies in neighboring cities and around the nation. The investments these businesses make into themselves bring many benefits to Springfield and underscore a shared commitment to the town’s future, which undoubtedly helps to foster a sense of pride and belonging among residents. However, business is not the only area of impact being made in Springfield. To support the future workforce, Lane Community College is also in the process of constructing two new buildings, the Health Professions Building and the Industry and 194 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 03 BUSINESS VIEW AGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 01
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