Businesses

PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION

Get connected with the local community and beyond by becoming a member of the Champaign Center Partnership. We offer five tiers of membership based on your geographical location and company size, as well as three tiers of investment opportunities. Retail businesses, micro-businesses, and nonprofit organizations located in our districts can become a member at any time during the year to access our great benefits.

PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS

Get connected to the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown community
Be informed on new developments and business-related news in Champaign Center with updates straight to your inbox
Expand your knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, and panel discussions
Highlighted listings on district maps
Inclusion of events and promotions in our public, monthly e-newsletter (Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown members only)
Detailed business listing on ChampaignCenter.com
Collaboration with local businesses in a friendly setting through participation in our active committees and industry round table discussions
Networking at quarterly member social events and bi-monthly Morning Meetups
Marketing opportunities, printing discounts, and free radio spots with our media partners.
Promotion of your business on Champaign Center Partnership’s social media accounts with over 9,000 combined followers
Discounted co-op advertising opportunities with the Daily Illini, Smile Politely, billboard campaigns – and more!

To see all benefits, please see our Partnership guide. Contact us if you would like to meet and further discuss these benefits.

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND RATES

Contact us to find an investment that fits your needs or set up a meeting to discuss how the Champaign Center Partnership can be a resource to your business.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RATES
CORPORATE INVESTMENT
CORNERSTONE – $10,000+
PILLAR – $5,000-$9,999
FOUNDATION – $2,500-$4,999

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS (STANDARD RATES)
RETAIL – $500
MICRO-BUSINESS (TWO OR FEWER FT EMPLOYEES) – $250
NON-PROFITS – $100

All memberships are valid for a 12-month period beginning on the date application and payment is submitted. Payment may be divided into two separate installments upon request

APPLICABLE DISCOUNT PROGRAMS

We understand that every dollar counts when it comes to running a business. That’s why we are excited to offer a variety of discounts for qualifying businesses. Click the buttons below to see if your business or businesses qualify for any of the discounts available.

UNDERREPRESENTED BUSINESS. Up to 50% off for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, or socially-disadvantaged groups.
REFERRED/REFERRAL BUSINESS. Up to 50% off for current and new member businesses when referred by a CCP member.
MULTIPLE BUSINESSES. 25% off for businesses owned by the same individual/investors.

HOW TO JOIN

Joining the Champaign Center Partnership is easy! To become a member, please:
1. Fill out and submit a membership application.
2. Submit payment electronically or by check.
Once your application and payment is received, our staff will contact you with a welcome packet to guide you in making the most of your membership investment!

Out-of-district businesses

Out-of-district businesses may join as a Supporter of the Partnership with benefit levels. We also offer corporate investments for companies wishing to increase the impact of their membership through banner ads, in-depth features, event sponsorship, and more.

MEMBER REVIEWS

Each year, we ask our members and supporters to share their feedback so that we can ensure that we effectively delivering benefits and services to them, their business, and their commercial district. We are proud to receive high marks from our stakeholders.

Member testimonials

“Here at Visit Champaign County, we've worked with the Champaign Center Partnership for a number of years on promotional materials and events in Champaign. CCP does a great job of organizing a network of businesses to promote growth and stability in the heart of the city, while encouraging businesses in all their endeavors. We really enjoy working with CCP to further enrich Champaign for the citizens, businesses, and organizations that make it outside of ordinary."

"I would like to take this opportunity to express how very satisfied I am with my membership in the Champaign Center Partnership (CCP). Being a small business, it is important to manage my budget very closely, so membership fees are scrutinized thoroughly. This membership has proven invaluable for my business. From the meetups, to the socials, seminars, Parade of Lights, 13 Thursdays, bus tours, annual meetings and the list goes on, I have been so impressed with CCP’s focus on business partnerships and growth in Champaign. Their dedicated staff members are a pleasure to work with and I thank them for all that they do for my business!"

“We joined CCP to help grow our business and to increase our exposure so that more people would learn about our salon. Membership in CCP has given us the opportunity to meet new people and build relationships with other Champaign Center members through social events and participation on committees. Some of these contacts have become our customers. We appreciate that CCP brings business members together in unity.”

"The Partnership has enabled me to meet a lot of new local business-people with whom I can collaborate and also support. I am constantly impressed by the knowledge and the variety of ideas that our members regularly bring to the table."

"Our downtown retail business has benefited significantly from the Champaign Center Partnership not only from the organization's direct promotions, cost-effective advertising opportunities, and other activities, but also by its commitment to encouraging the community of business owners to communicate and collaborate more effectively. "

"Membership with CCP has played a critical role in the growth and development of The Land Connection. Our staff have learned a number of new things through the many free workshops CCP hosts. Also, the relationships we have built through networking opportunities like social hours and morning meet-ups are important as we work to increase the visibility and reach of our organization. It seems like there is always something new and exciting that CCP offers to members, so we really can't think of a single thing we haven't enjoyed about our membership!"