CDAP Presentation
Adonis Fuller, the City of Champaign’s Purchasing / Compliance Specialist attended a webinar hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on February 18, 2022. Mr. Fuller provided an overview of City of Champaign Diversity Advancement Program (CDAP) program, including how to become a CDAP vendor. To watch Mr. Fuller’s CDAP presentation, please click here. […]
Incentive Program Makes Big Investments in Small Businesses
The City of Champaign launched its Small Business Incentive Program in May 2016 when City Council approved $230,000 in one-time money for Small Business Development. The program is a matching grant where approved applicants can receive up to $7,000 in reimbursements for one-time business related expenses including marketing, financial assistance, education, legal assistance, equipment and […]
City Staff Visits Midwest Inland Port in Decatur
T.J. Blakeman, Senior Planner for Economic Development, joined SBDC staff and local business owners on a fact finding trip to Decatur to learn about the 3-year-old Midwest Inland Port. This port represents a major benefit to the cities in our region as it allows direct connections to nearly every major sea port in the United […]