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, Illinois is located in the heart of East Central Illinois. The County was incorporated on February 20, 1833. Home to the University of Illinois, Parkland College, and two major regional hospitals (Carle Foundation Hospital and OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center), 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 an outstanding community college that offers educational and life skills that you will carry with you for the rest of your life. Located in Champaign, Illinois, Parkland College is dedicated to improving the life of its students, and serves thousands of individuals annually, providing career and transferable credit programs, community workshops and online courses. Advising services are available for students to reach their potential, while high school students have the opportunity to participate in the dual enrollment program. Parkland College has a thorough list of associate’s degrees, and an even longer list of certificate opportunities for those looking to get ahead in their careers. Not just an ordinary community college, Parkland College boasts a radio and TV station, an art gallery, a drama theatre and even a planetarium. Parkland College is a resource not only to its students, but also to the local community. To help students cover tuition and other costs, Parkland offers financial aid to eligible students in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. If you’re interested in starting your academic or professional future on a culturally rich campus, take a look at Parkland College.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a leading institution focused on education, research, and public engagement, with over 3,000 faculty members driving innovation and economic development. The university offers a wide range of academic programs and resources, attracting top students who engage in research, study abroad, and participate in numerous student organizations. With a strong emphasis on bar exam success and a commitment to public service, Illinois Law prepares graduates for successful careers, boasting an impressive employment rate of 89% for the class of 2023.

Fairlawn Real Estate is a dynamic real estate firm that specializes in acquiring, renovating, developing, and managing real estate projects in the Midwest. Our team is committed to customer service and complete satisfaction for every single one of our residents, from a friendly wave and ‘How are you?’ to responding to your issues quickly and fairly. Because isn’t that what you should expect from your property manager? We sure think so. At Fairlawn Real Estate, we run our business based on a few core values: Own it - Take responsibility, see things through to completion, and take pride in your work. You got this! Be kind - Treat all residents, clients, and fellow team members with kindness and respect. People matter. Be flexible - Push your comfort zone and be ready to grow. The only constant is change. Always improve - If you find a better way, speak up. We can always be better. As long as our decisions are guided by these simple—yet powerful—values, we know we’ll provide our residents with the best experience possible.

Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with a bold but simple mission: to be the trusted partner in all healthcare decisions for everyone who depends on it. Combining clinical care, health insurance, medical research, and higher education, Carle Health provides highly accessible, high-quality care and service to improve health in communities throughout Central Illinois and beyond. Always focused on its North Star – providing the best care possible for patients and health plan members – Carle Health is driven by a deep philanthropic spirit to solve real-world health issues now and into the future. The system includes eight award-winning hospitals, multispecialty physician group practices with more than 1,300 doctors and advanced practice providers, provider-driven health insurance plans including Health Alliance™ and FirstCarolinaCare, Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College.

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.

Mission Statement The mission of the Champaign Unit #4 School District, in partnership with the community, is to guide all students in gaining knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to direct their lives, improve a diverse society, and excel in a changing world by providing dynamic, resource-rich learning environments and experiences in which people and lifelong learning are valued. Superintendent: Dr. Judy Wiegand

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. Plus, we are continually investing in new technology to provide our doctors with the tools they need to best diagnose and treat our patients.

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Farnsworth Group is a leading employee-owned full-service design firm, with over 500 professionals across the United States. Founded in the 1890s by a local land surveyor, Farnsworth Group's earlier employees believed the client is always their priority, a value that continues to drive the firm's work today. Farnsworth Group is committed to providing exceptional design solutions to their clients, and with a team of over 500 engineers, architects, surveyors, commissioning authorities, technicians, and support personnel, the firm has become one of the top design firms in the nation, as recognized by Architectural Record and Engineering News-Record magazine. The firm is dedicated to creating lasting relationships with its clients, with 90% of its business coming from repeat clients. Farnsworth Group's focus on people, passion, and performance is a testament to its commitment to delivering exceptional results to its clients. Farnsworth Group provides a wide range of services that

Today, more than 100 grocery, pet food, hardware, pharmacies and gas stations are part of the NFI family in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Missouri. They continue to serve their respective communities with a commitment to taking care of their customers. We have more than 3,000 active NFI Associates that have ownership through an employee stock option purchase plan (ESOP). As associate owners there is a much stronger focus on selling fresh product, listening to and responding to customers needs and building lasting relationships with courteous service. A commitment that will continue to be the foundation for continued growth and success for future generations.