This document outlines Springfield's strategic vision and goals to grow the city through 2022. The goals are to: 1) Grow Springfield through business development and investment; 2) Develop the workforce through education; 3) Change perceptions of Springfield through branding and marketing; 4) Revitalize strategic community areas with $175 million in development; and 5) Build a culture of implementation with over a half billion dollars designated for community initiatives. The vision is for Springfield to dream big and envision a prosperous future through innovation and opportunity.

1. 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.

2. “ The answer to the future is not to protect what we have (the past), it is to innovate, or create opportunity.” Sam Palmisano President & CEO IBM Corporation

4. Goal 1: Grow Springfield PrimeOhio II Nextedge Park

6. Goal 1: Grow Springfield

7. Goal 1: Grow Springfield Year Goal: 1,000 To Date: 1,117 Jobs Retained: 2,231 Jobs Created: 1,102 Investment: $73.4M

8. Goal 2: Develop the Workforce

9. Goal 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

10. Goal 3: Change Perceptions Branding Images:

11. Goal 3: Change Perceptions Branding Images:

12. Goal 3: Changing Perceptions

13. Goal 3: Change Perceptions Branding Images:

14. Goal 3: Change Perceptions Holiday In The City:

15. Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas $175 Million in Development

16. Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Springfield Regional Hospital

17. Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Ohio Valley Medical Center

18. Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Downtown Park

19. Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Fountain Avenue looking north

20. Goal 4: Revitalize Strategic Community Areas Buck Creek Corridor Plan

21. Goal 5: Build a Culture of Implementation Over One-Half Billion Dollars Designated for Community Initiatives

22. Goal 5: Build a Culture of Implementation The time for action is now. Go on the offense - play to win! Be hypercompetitive!

23. Goal 5: Build a Culture of Implementation “ We are not going to win if we walk out of the locker room depressed. Let’s play to win!” A Wise Coach