Parkland Launches Five-Week Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship
The program teaches welding and electrical work to students ages 16 to 24 in Champaign.
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Champaign Business News
Business in Champaign runs on corporate growth, local commerce and market trends, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting examines organizational changes that affect the city's economy and its active commercial landscape.
Philanthropy
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Do you believe large private donations to local public universities ultimately improve the quality of education?
Larry Gies Pledges 100 Million for University Matching
The Madison Industries CEO will match donations to the Gies College of Business, aiming to raise 200 million total.
Jobs
Callie Luttman Named Behind the Mic Mentee
The Champaign-based radio host secures a prestigious one-year mentorship with industry nonprofit MIW.
Openings & Closings
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Do you intentionally support local small businesses in your community?
Mr. & Mrs. Auto Detailing to Close Dec. 31
The Champaign shop will stop operations at the end of 2026 after co-owner Bradley Porter accepted a new professional opportunity.
Industry
Lorado Taft Path Widening Begins at Campus
Construction is widening the path near Wymer Hall and Siebel Center for Design to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Startups
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Do you believe startup pitch competitions are an effective way to support local economic development?
Startups Will Compete for Funding on October 1
Five companies will pitch for a $25,000 prize at the University of Illinois in Champaign.
Day to day, that means industry shifts, leadership departures, funding announcements, and the expansion or closure of retail and office spaces. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever a firm establishes a presence or adjusts its operations. Real estate development and retail permit activity often serve as early indicators of economic change. Large institutional employers and emerging startups consistently shape the local business cycle.