Champaign County Chamber of Commerce

We had a great time at last night’s Business After Hours hosted by U of I Community Credit Union! Networking, great food, drinks and catching the Illini game made for a perfect way to wrap up the day. A big thank-you to U of I Community Credit Union for hosting! Events like these are a great way for our members to connect, build relationships and strengthen our local business community. Our next networking event will be April’s First Friday Coffee—stay tuned for details. #ChampaignCountyChamber #VoiceForBusiness #ChamberImpact #ChampaignCountyBusiness #UrbanaBusiness #BuildingBusinessConnections

If you weren’t able to attend our last Business After Hours event, don’t worry! We have another opportunity for you to network before spring break. Join us tomorrow, Thursday, March 13, for March’s Business After Hours, hosted by U of I Community Credit Union. Network with professionals from a wide range of industries, enjoy delicious food and drinks from Nelson's Catering and bring your business cards. Members will receive a complete contact list following the event and a special giveaway item from the host. Join us from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at 2201 S. First St. in Champaign, IL. #ChampaignCountyChamber #ChampaignBusinessConnection #ProfessionalConnections #BusinessAfterHours #BuildingBusinessCommunity

Thank you to Meyer Capel’s James Schmidt for providing valuable guidance on Form I-9 compliance at the Chamber last week, helping businesses navigate employment verification and stay audit-ready. We’re committed to providing our members with valuable resources and informative seminars throughout this year. #ChampaignCountyChamber #VoiceForBusiness #BusinessResources

We had a fantastic turnout at last week’s First Friday Coffee, hosted by Parlor Doughnuts! It was great to connect with our members and welcome new faces to our networking event. A big thank you to Parlor Doughnuts for hosting us! Join us for our next networking opportunity, Business After Hours, this Thursday, March 13 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ??Find all the details on our website: https://lnkd.in/g7UAPpTs #ChampaignCountyChamber #BusinessConnection #Networking #FirstFridayCoffee #BuildingBusinessCommunity

Kick off your Friday morning this week (3/7) with First Friday Coffee, hosted by Parlor Doughnuts! Start your day by connecting with local professionals and expanding your network. Whether you’re looking to share ideas, meet new people, or simply enjoy a good breakfast, First Friday Coffee is the perfect opportunity. What to expect: Networking: Build relationships with local professionals. Breakfast & Coffee: Enjoy a selection of breakfast sandwiches, doughnuts, minis, and freshly brewed coffee in a relaxed setting. Parlor Doughnuts will also be giving away 3 great prizes: 1. A dozen free doughnuts 2. Four breakfast sandwiches to share with friends or family 3. A Traveler Coffee & a dozen doughnuts to take to work #ChampaignCountyChamber #ChampaignBusinessConnection #Networking #FirstFridayCoffee #BusinessCommunity

A big thank you to Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois and Oskee's Sports Pub for hosting the February Business After Hours event last night! It was fantastic to see so many engaged members. Congratulations to the lucky winners of the gift bags, courtesy of Atkins and Oskee's. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next event! If you're interested in hosting a FFC or BAH event, stay tuned for details about Booking Day for 2026 events! ?? #ChampaignCountyChamber #VoiceForBusiness #ChamberImpact #ChampaignCountyBusiness #UrbanaBusiness #BuildingBusinessConnections

Join us TOMORROW (2/20) for a Business After Hours event hosted by Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois, with catering by Oskee's Sports Pub! ? This event is an excellent opportunity to network with professionals from a wide range of industries while enjoying great food and drinks in a lively setting. We’ll also have exciting prizes, including rounds of golf, Oskee’s and Atkins golf club swag and gift cards. Don't forget to bring your business cards! Stop by between 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at 2600 S. Stone Creek Blvd., Urbana, IL. #ChampaignCountyChamber #ChampaignUrbanaBusinessConnection #Networking #BusinessAfterHours #BuildingBusinessCommunity

We had a great First Friday Coffee last week, hosted by Champaign Jewelers. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with members and strengthen our professional community. Three winners walked away with prize baskets offered by the host. Looking ahead, our next networking event is the February Business After Hours on February 20. It is another excellent opportunity to build connections and further our business relationships. We hope to see you there! For more details, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gqdtqCkb #ChampaignCountyChamber #BusinessNetworking #ChamberImpact #ChampaignCountyBusiness #ProfessionalConnections #BuildingBusiness

Start your day with First Friday Coffee, where connections and inspiration come together. ?The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us for the first First Friday Coffee of 2025 tomorrow. This month is hosted by Champaign Jewelers, Inc. Enjoy refreshments from other Chamber members, and be sure to bring your business cards for a chance to enter our giveaway. At the Chamber, we are committed to bringing member businesses together through events like First Friday Coffee, helping to strengthen our local business community and spark new collaborations. #ChampaignCountyChamber #Networking #ProfessionalConnections #FirstFridayCoffee #BuildingBusinessCommunity

We’ve partnered with Good Energy to offer you the chance to join our Natural Gas Buying Group! This limited-time opportunity allows you to lock in a third-party supplier and potentially save on your energy costs. Don’t miss out—here’s how to get started: ? Download the Ameren Release Form ? Complete the Chamber’s LOE Form ? Upload the completed forms and your most recent Ameren bills Important Dates: ?? Application Deadline: February 14th ?? Final Agreement Date: March 5th Ready to get started? Sign up today! ?? https://lnkd.in/gv6RfgEB