- Get connected to the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown community.
- Be informed on new developments and business-related news in Champaign Center with weekly updates straight to your inbox.
- Expand your knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, and panel discussions FREE for members.
- Highlighted listings on district maps and guides.
- Inclusion of events and promotions in our public, monthly e-newsletter, Discover Champaign Center, with over 1,500 subscribers!
- Detailed business directory listing on ChampaignCenter.com with improved SEO.
- Collaboration with local businesses in a friendly setting through participation in our active committees and industry roundtable discussions.
- Networking at quarterly member After Hours Socials and bi-monthly Morning Meet-ups.
- Marketing opportunities, printing discounts, and free radio spots with our media partners.
- Promotion of your business on CCP’s social media accounts with over 9,000 combined followers.
- Discounted co-op advertising opportunities with the Daily Illini, radio, Visit Champaign County’s Experience Guide, and more!
- Do you offer gift cards or certificates? We sell gift cards from all of our members in unique one-stop gift card e-store.
To see all benefits, please see our Partnership guide. Contact us if you would like to meet and further discuss these benefits.
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 STANDARD RATES
INVESTORS
CORNERSTONE – $10,000+
PILLAR – $5,000
FOUNDATION – $2,500
ENTERPRISES
BUSINESS – $500
MICRO-BUSINESS* – $250
NON-PROFITS – $100
Not located in Champaign’s Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown? No problem! Out-of-district businesses may join as a Supporter of the Partnership with some, but not all of the benefits given to in-district members at the same sliding scale at the same levels under Enterprises above.
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
*Two or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
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.
The full list and description of applicable discounts and how to apply them is coming soon!