The Springfield Project is hoping to help grow and build businesses benefiting the entire community. More specifically, officials want to acquire a vacant building located on 1100 South Grand Ave. It was formerly a beauty supply store.

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Sheila Stocks-Smith

Sheila Stocks-Smith has dedicated her entire career to working with others to impact positive social change. She has forty years of experience in nonprofit and public sector leadership and management, public policy, advocacy and politics. Through this work, Sheila has developed a broad professional and community network and a deep knowledge of organizational/institutional systems, social policy and public service. With UAct, Sheila is directing her passion and expertise toward the promotion and support of community and economic development in Springfield’s urban core.