The Research Park at the University of Illinois is a leading innovation hub for technology commercialization with a unique environment that cultivates startups and increases capabilities for established companies. The mixed-use composition promotes creative collisions and interdisciplinary collaborations, strengthening the bridge between campus and community. Located on campus, Research Park has more than 120 companies and growing, employing over 2,100 people in high-technology careers. At any given time more than 800 student interns are gaining valuable experiential learning and work experience while making real contributions to internal corporate R&D and product development programs. Learn more: https://researchpark.illinois.edu/

Champaign County was incorporated on February 20, 1833. Township form of government was adopted in 1859. The County Board currently has 9 Districts, with three members representing each District for a total of 27 Board members. The County Board Chair is elected from the Board members. The County currently has an Administrator hired by the County Board to oversee the day-to-day operations of the County. Home to the University of Illinois, Parkland College, and two major regional hospitals (Carle Foundation Hospital and Provena Covenant Hospital), Champaign County is a leader in education, health care, government, high technology, light industry and agriculture. Champaign County comprises 1008 square miles, the majority of which are involved in agriculture.

Parkland College is a comprehensive community college offering 100+ associate-degree and certificate programs that unlock opportunities for students, whether they are headed toward a technical career or a four-year university. Our location in Champaign, Illinois, provides the amenities and excitement of a larger city with small-town conveniences. Located in the fastest growing city in Illinois, you’ll enjoy an impressive list of professional and cultural options for residents, along with short commute times. In Champaign, you are not just one of the crowd, but part of a thriving and growing community.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development. More than 3,000 faculty members discover and create new knowledge. Their work is an economic engine for the state and is recognized with many of the world’s top academic and creative awards. The campus’ outstanding academic programs, extraordinary resources and bountiful opportunities attract top-caliber students. They join research teams, spend semesters abroad, create art in old and new ways and lead and participate in hundreds of student organizations. The Urbana campus has more than 425,000 alumni who are global leaders across the spectrum of human endeavor.

Fairlawn Real Estate is a dynamic real estate firm that specializes in acquiring, renovating, developing and managing real estate projects in the Midwest. Founded in July 2015, Fairlawn Real Estate is a family company that’s quickly grown into a major player within the Central Illinois property management market. Today, we’re excited to provide management services across 10 cities with our team of 30 (and counting).

Carle health system combines clinical care, health insurance, research and academics in a way that solves real-world problems today with an eye toward the future. Supported by a deep philanthropic spirit, Carle is dedicated to doing what it takes to make life better for as many as possible. Its mission is to serve people through high-quality care, medical research and education. Based in Urbana, IL, The Carle Foundation is a vertically integrated system with more than 9,500 employees in its five hospitals, multi-specialty physician groups, health plan and associated healthcare businesses including the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school.

Champaign Unit 4 School District 4 is a large unit school district serving more than 10,000 students in grades pre-K through 12 in Champaign, Savoy, and Bondville, Illlinois. Our 19 campuses employ more than 1,900 teachers, administrators, and support personnel, including some of the brightest educators in the region. Representing the diversity of our world, recognizing the demands of society and higher education, and fostering positive learning environments to prepare students for college and careers, our schools empower students to succeed on any path they choose.

The mission of Urbana School District #116, a multicultural community committed to educational excellence, is to ensure that all learners acquire knowledge, develop skills, and build character to achieve personal greatness and help create a better global society, by providing innovative, comprehensive programs, respecting individual learning styles and cultural differences, and fostering caring and nurturing relationships, while engaging each student, every family, and the entire community.

UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler. We transform the world of food for our associates, customers, suppliers and the families we serve every day. With deeper full store selection and compelling brands for every aisle, built on an unmatched heritage in great food and fresh thinking. And smarter food solutions, from fulfillment to insights and beyond, that help entrepreneurs and major brands alike unlock their full potential and transform their businesses – for the better.

The Urbana Park District's Mission is to Improve the quality of life for Urbana's citizens through a responsive, efficient and creative park and recreation system. To pursue excellence in a variety of programs, parks and special facilities that contribute to the attractiveness of neighborhoods, conservation of the environment and the overall health of the community.

OSF HealthCare is a faith-based, multi-state, health care system providing state-of-the-art, compassionate care to the communities we serve. OSF HealthCare is owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and is recognized as one of the top health care employers in the United States, employing more than 23,000 Mission Partners in 156 locations throughout Illinois and Michigan, including 15 hospitals and two colleges of nursing. OSF HealthCare is proud to be among the nation’s leading innovators in the transformation of care for better health for our communities, consistently excellent patient experience and lower costs. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Since 1929, Christie Clinic has been providing the people of east central Illinois with the highest quality health care. We are one of the largest physician-owned, multi-specialty group medical practices in Illinois, but our approach to meeting your health care needs is simple. Christie Clinic's physicians and staff are known throughout the community for using a truly personal touch with patients. When you have a doctor who takes the time to listen and understand, it makes all the difference in the world. There are over 40 departments and 35 specialties within Christie Clinic, so our physicians and staff can take care of virtually every aspect of your family's health. And when you need a specialist, we can refer you to someone who understands your condition and will provide the best treatment possible.