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Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP)
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) recently announced receipt of an Employer Training Investment Program grant (ETIP) for fiscal year 2018 through the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The grant term will be July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. All training that occurs during this time period may qualify for reimbursement based Read more »
Monsanto Opens Innovation Center at University of Illinois Research Park
From the press release: Champaign, Illinois (February 1, 2018) – The University of Illinois today announced that Monsanto (NYSE: MON), a global agriculture company headquartered in St. Louis, and The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto, have opened the Monsanto Innovation Center at the University of Illinois Research Park. When fully staffed, the Monsanto Innovation Read more »
13th Annual Innovation Celebration: Save the Date + Nominations Open
We are pleased to announce the 13th Annual Innovation Celebration in recognition of those individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions, taken risks, and provided leadership to ensure the continuing economic success of Champaign County, the ongoing success of the University’s economic development mission, and the growth of entrepreneurial talent and energy in our community. Thursday, Read more »
Grand Opening: Huawei R&D Champaign
Congrats to Huawei on the opening of their Champaign R&D office! Located in University of Illinois Research Park, the site is the company’s first lab attached to a University in the United States. In order to create a strategic partnership in higher education, this Huawei site will be used as a nationwide model for the Read more »
Lodgic Everyday Community: Campfire & Cocktails
We had a great time celebrating the Lodgic Everyday Community on Saturday, October 21st! Opening in summer 2018, Lodgic will be located at 1807 S. Neil Street in Champaign. A new nonprofit initiative of Moose International, Lodgic is dedicated to creating access to opportunity for working families, facilitating thriving business, and fostering shared community. Locally, Read more »