Welcome to
Women's Business Council of Champaign County
Women’s Business Council (WBC) serves women of all ages. Formed in 1985, we are dedicated to building strong bonds.
About Us
Who We Are
Women’s Business Council (WBC) serves women of all ages who live, work, and play in Champaign County. WBC formed in 1985 to provide a forum for members to discuss career goals, foster leadership skills, and increase their professional networking opportunities. We are committed professionals creating opportunities for personal and professional growth while building strong relationships to address the challenges we face-together. We are supportive of one another, active in the community, fun-loving, and dedicated to building strong bonds.
What's Happening
Join us for our April Luncheon
Our guest speaker for April is
Emily Harrington
Champaign Urbana Hyperlocal(s) Podcast
Mom, wife, retired communications liaison and Champaign, IL native bringing you a podcast from kitchen table studios in the ever evolving-sometimes boring-flatlands of Champaign-Urbana.
HyperLocal(s) is a weekly pod where townies and transplants share their tales of tears and triumphs, losses and wins. So, listen up to catch the characters behind our beloved twin cities of C-U.
Jump Start Scholarship
The Jump Start Scholarship award is open to 12th grade female students in Champaign County to pursue higher education at an accredited post-secondary education institution. Each year, WBC awards $500 to goal-oriented, service-minded young women continuing their education. The application period closed on April 1.
Thank you to everyone who shared the Facebook post, got the word out about the program, and to the committee members who will be choosing the winners.
We had 26 applications and will select the winners soon.
Networking Event
WBC Coffee Social at BakeLab Patisserie
1807 S Neil St Champaign
(In the Lodgic building)
Thursday, April 10
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Please note the time change as they do not open until 8 AM. Come anytime and stay as long as you can.
Bring yourself or bring a friend to enjoy connecting with fellow WBC members over coffee, tea, or your favorite drink. No RSVP required, but is welcome to help accommodate seating. See you then!
Bingo-Jump Start Scholarship Fundraiser
Jump Start Scholarship Fundraiser
June 26, 2025
Jupiter's at the Crossing
2511 Village Green Pl, Champaign IL 61822
- Doors open at 5:30 pm to purchase food and drinks
- Bingo starts at 6:30 pm
- Traditional bingo and music bingo
- $25.00/person (includes Dauber and 10 bingo cards)
- Raffles drawings throughout the evening
- 100% of proceeds goes to WBC Jump Start Scholarship
- Deadline to register is June 19, 2025
Membership Renewal/Join us for 2025!
Time to renew your membership or join our group for the first time!
Membership dues are $75 for 2025
2025 Referrals
Let's support women in our WBC community!
Scan the QR code to upload your WBC referral.