Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC)
About Us:
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership dedicated to fostering a cooperative, county-wide approach to economic development. We coordinate with a number of other key organizations in the area to promote an environment in which business thrives.
Mission and Composition
Founded in 2001, the EDC established the following mission:
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation through public private partnerships continually improves the local economy by successfully driving business attraction, retention and expansion.
Supported by a streamlined staff led by the executive director, the EDC includes members from area businesses, developers, utilities, educational institutions and local municipalities.
Primary Functions
Business and Education Liaison Were your link to the community, the University of Illinois, Parkland College and other entities.
Site Location/Expansion Assistance Look to us for help in finding just the right spot to locate your new facility and/or for assistance in expanding your presence in Champaign County.
Information Clearinghouse Turn to us for one-stop shopping for information on business issues, incentives, education, available sites and buildings, and key statistics.
Business Visitation Program Locate and grow here, and we will engage with you to help strengthen the countys cooperative business environment; and to identify, report and address issues that may prohibit economic growth.
Key Issue Exploration We look forward to providing you with a forum for the public or private discussion of key development issues.
Nurture Technology If youre a technology company, you will be interested in the programs administered by the EDC, including: techMix, techShow, techTalk and the CEO Roundtable.
Staff Directory
John Dimit, Interim President/CEO
JohnD@champaigncountyedc.org
Erik Kotewa, Deputy Director
ErikK@champaigncountyedc.org
Tony Millenbine, High Tech Manager
TonyM@champaigncountyedc.org
Joscyln Riech, Administrative Assistant
JoscylnR@champaigncountyedc.org
Calendar
Check our calendar for upcoming events and programs.