Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
Champaign County has been developing successful business, industry and agriculture for nearly 200 years. Traditional and high-tech industries have evolved in harmony with an extensive agricultural community. Five school systems and a university provide top-notch education. County parks and state preserves combined with organized community recreational programs and little league sports allow residents of all ages to enjoy the out-of-doors.
The county comprises four small towns, a full-fledged city and a dozen rural villages and townships plus miles of picturesque farmland. It is land good for the heart and spirit; a wonderful place for raising happy, healthy families.
2008-2009 Board of Directors:
- Don Bauer, President -- Bauer Stoves & Fireplaces
- Rick Anderson, Treasurer -- Champaign Bank
- Dave Bacher -- Noreast Transport
- Jeanne Bowman -- Mercy Memorial Hospital
- Ronald Burns -- Lakeland Golf Club
- Lisa Case-- Tech II
- Robin Coffey -- Robert Rothschild Farm
- Bruce Evilsizor -- City of Urbana
- Dr. Susan McCarty -- Urbana Schools
- Judy Saylor, Past President -- Madison/Champaign ESC
- Wayne Smith -- Walter Schoedinger Funeral Home
- Kelly Evans-Wilson, Executive Director
- Jane Sandy, Administrative Assistant
Book of the Month Club - New in 2008
Make your business thrive by keeping up with the latest business information by reading the Chamber's "Book of the Month" club. No, this isn't Oprah and there will not be any meetings or book reports, just an opportunity to spotlight recent business books that you may find of interest. All books will be available through the Champaign County Library.
January
"Crosley - Two Brothers and a Business Empire that Transformed the Nation"
Author: Rusty McClure
February
"Small Giants: Companies that choose to be great instead of big"
Author: Bo Burlingham
March
"Meatball Sundae: Is your marketing out of sync"
Author Seth Godin
April
"The Big Switch: Rewiring the World from Edison to Google."
Author: Nicholas Carr
May
"Strategy and the Fat Smoker: Doing What's Obvious but not Easy."
Author: David Maister
June
"The Breakthrough Company: How everyday companies become extraordinary performers."
Author: Keith McFarland
July
"The Riddle: Where ideas come from and how to have better ones."
Author: Andrew Razeghi
Congratulations to Chamber Members!
Congratulations to 3 Chamber members in the news recently:
-Rosewood Machine & Tool was recognized by Honda for its precision measurement supply and service of meters, chart recorders, fixtures, gauges, fabrications and machining.
-Sterling House of Urbana has earned the Quality Halth Care award from Brookdale Senior Living for the fourth year in a row.
-Five employees of Yoder Concrete Construction LLC have completed requirements to become certified concrete flatwork technicians.
C-TEC Launches New Website!
C-TEC (Champaign Technology & Employment Center) has launched their new website. Visit it at ctec.gochampaign.com
Champaign County has been developing successful business, industry and agriculture for nearly 200 years.
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