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Tech Cocktail Sept 6, 2012 at Houlihans
Time to mix it up with Tech Cocktail at Houlihans tonight Sept 6, 2012. The startup showcase will include Fitsby, Valkyrie Computer Systems, Smart Structures, StudyCloud and TrakBill. Thanks to our sponsors; Champaign County EDC, Singleton Law Firm, University of Illinois Research Park, ChicagoMicro, Technology Entrepreneur Center – Engineering at Illinois, Illinois Small Business Development Read more »
Search Closed – EDC Open Position: Communication Director – Search Closed
Search closed September 7, 2012 no longer accepting applications. The Communications Director will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing both event specific and broad communication strategies for the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation. Salary DOQ, plus benefits. Requirements: BA with coursework in journalism, marketing and/or communications, ability to manage website and social networking design Read more »
Three Champaign County Companies Make Inc. 5000 – Fastest Revenue Growth
Three companies headquartered in Champaign County, IL made the Inc. 5000 list for fastest revenue growth in 2011. EP Technology Company, maker of video surveillance equipment including digital video recorders and network video recorders, came in a No. 636 experiencing 569% revenue growth from 2008 to 2011. Midwest Underground Technology Inc., developer, constructor and Read more »
Champaign County EDC New President and CEO Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JULY 11, 2012 CHAMPAIGN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT The Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has selected Mike Kirchhoff as its new President/CEO. Kirchhoff emerged as the top candidate following a six-month nationwide search and a comprehensive evaluation and interview process that included both CCEDC and community Read more »
Rantoul business incubator set to open
Article Source: The News-Gazette RANTOUL — The Rantoul Business Incubator will have its grand opening Thursday at the Rantoul Business Center, 601 S. Century Blvd. The event will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with tours, demonstrations and refreshments. The incubator, which will offer free office space and services to businesses, is an affiliate of Read more »