Key Organizations
A number of area organizations work in cooperation with the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to support business and economic development.
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau
University of Illinois
Parkland College
Willard Airport
City of Champaign
City of Urbana
Village of Fisher
Village of Mahomet
Village of Rantoul
Village of Savoy
Village of Tolono
Champaign County Economic Development Corporation
The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership dedicated to fostering a cooperative, county-wide approach to economic development. For more information, visit the EDC page on this site.
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is an association of over 1,100 area businesses (representing over 60,000 employees) that have joined together to advance the economic health of Champaign County. Through its many activities, the Chamber helps to shape the business climate in Champaign County. Membership is open to any business operating in Champaign County.
www.ccchamber.org
Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Champaign County Convention and Visitors Bureau provides guidance, contacts and assistance to ensure successful events. The Bureau's complimentary convention services encompass pre-convention planning to on-site assistance.
www.visitchampaigncounty.org
University of Illinois
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is active with business and the community in promoting economic growth. UIUC is a world leader in research, teaching and public engagement; and it is distinguished by the breadth of its programs, broad academic excellence and internationally renowned faculty. Illinois alumni have earned Nobel and Pulitzer prizes and Olympic medals; have orbited the earth; and led international corporations. UIUC offers rich experiences beyond the classroom, from a wide variety of performing arts to the excitement of Big Ten athletics!
www.uiuc.edu See also Technology Resources
Parkland College
Parkland College provides affordable vocational-technical and academic education to more than 11,600 students; and offers over 100 associate degree, transfer or certificate programs of study. The College’s adult and continuing education programs serve as a gateway to higher education and job training for community residents, employers and employees. Courses can be taken in a variety of ways: on campus, online and through the College’s telecourse system.
www.parkland.edu
Willard Airport
Willard Airport (Airport Code "CMI") offers regional jet service to Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit and Cincinnati with connections to over 500 destinations worldwide. Four air carriers – American Eagle, Northwest Airlink, American Connection and Delta Airlines – operate 15 flights a day. Owned and operated by the University of Illinois, Willard Airport is served by a state-of-the-art control tower providing radar guidance and aircraft separation. With early arrivals and late departures, flights run on a business-friendly schedule.
www.flycmi.com
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