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Women's Business Council of Champaign County
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  • Guest Speakers
  • Scholarships
  • Community Support
  • Networking
  • Members
    • Membership Information
    • What We Are Doing
    • Member Resources

Networking

Women's Business Council is about making connections. 


Through our own events, activities at our luncheons and engaging in community events, we build friendships and business networks.

WBC Upcoming Coffee Social

Coffee Social at Caffe Paradiso

Thursday, August 14th, 7:30am-9:30am

Caffe Paradiso


Come any time during the social and stay as long as you can. 

Friends are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Networking in Champaign

Morning Meet Up

 Start Your Day the Champaign Center Partnership Way! 

Wednesday, July 31 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM

1 E Main St, Downtown Champaign  

Mix. Mingle. Morning Brew.  

Join local leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs for a relaxed morning of networking, conversation, and connection—fueled by free coffee and pastries, courtesy of CCP.  Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the scene, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and kick off your day with the people powering Champaign.  

📧 RSVP to Jenna at director@champaigncenter.com 

We’ll save you a seat (and a cinnamon roll). 

Summer Retail Roundtable

 Calling All Retail Rockstars! 

Champaign Center Partnership - Summer Retail Roundtable  

Monday, July 21 | 10 AM – 12 PM 

Mother Ghost | 14 E Washington St, Downtown Champaign  

Connect. Collaborate. Caffeinate. 

Are you a retail owner, manager, or team member? Join us for a morning of networking, idea-sharing, and retail real talk with your fellow Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown professionals.  We’ll sip, snack, and swap stories—plus discuss challenges, successes, and what’s next for Champaign’s retail scene. Coffee & light refreshments provided by CCP.  

📧 RSVP to Jenna at director@champaigncenter.com Let us know you’re coming—we’d love to have you! 

Past Event

It was great seeing you at our last Coffee Social!

Thursday, August 14th, 7:30am-9:30am

Caffe Paradiso


Come any time during the social and stay as long as you can. 

Friends are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Past Event

Summer Retail Roundtable With Champaign Center Partnership!

Start Your Day the Champaign Center Partnership Way! 


 Calling All Retail Rockstars! 

Champaign Center Partnership - Summer Retail Roundtable  


Monday, July 21 | 10 AM – 12 PM 

Mother Ghost | 14 E Washington St, Downtown Champaign  


Connect. Collaborate. Caffeinate. 

Are you a retail owner, manager, or team member? Join us for a morning of networking, idea-sharing, and retail real talk with your fellow Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown professionals.  We’ll sip, snack, and swap stories—plus discuss challenges, successes, and what’s next for Champaign’s retail scene. Coffee & light refreshments provided by CCP.  


📧 RSVP to Jenna at director@champaigncenter.com Let us know you’re coming—we’d love to have you! 

Past Event

Morning Meet Up With Champaign Center Partnership!

Start Your Day the Champaign Center Partnership Way! 


Wednesday, July 31 | 9:00 – 10:00 AM

1 E Main St, Downtown Champaign  


Mix. Mingle. Morning Brew.  

Join local leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs for a relaxed morning of networking, conversation, and connection—fueled by free coffee and pastries, courtesy of CCP.  Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the scene, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and kick off your day with the people powering Champaign.  

📧 RSVP to Jenna at director@champaigncenter.com 

We’ll save you a seat (and a cinnamon roll). 


Past Event

It was good to see you at our Coffee Social!

Thursday, June 19th , at 7:30 AM-9:30 AM

Elm City Coffee

208 W. Main St. Urbana


Come any time during the social and stay as long as you can. 

Friends are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!


Past Event

Downtown Champaign Wine Walk

Saturday, May 31, at 12-5 PM

Sip, Shop, and Stroll in Downtown Champaign


Volunteers are needed for the event.  Contact Jenna Manolakes at director@champaigncenter.com


For more information...

PAST Event

Thanks for coming to the Coffee Social!

Thursday, May 15, at 7:30 AM-9:30 AM

Pekara Bakery

811 W Springfield Ave  Champaign


Come any time during the social and stay as long as you can.  

Friends are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!


It was good to see you


Thursday - April 10 - 8:00-9:30 AM

BakeLab Patisserie

1807 S Neil St Champaign IL



It was good to see you


Thursday - March 13 - 7:30-9:30 AM

Einstein Bros. Bagels

901 W University Ave, Urbana  IL 



It was good to see you


Thursday - February 13 - 7:30-9:30 AM

Parlor Doughnuts

1757 W Kirby Ave, Champaign IL 


It was good to see you


Thursday - January 16 - 7:30-9:30 AM

Mad Goat Coffee

57 E Main St, Champaign IL 



Jump Start Scholarship Fundraiser

  • Doors open at 5:30 PM
  • Tickets: $25/person, $50/couple, $200/8 person table. After October 18, price is $30/person and can be purchased online or at the door
  • Food & Drinks may be ordered off the menu
  • Raffle Giveaways 
  • Trivia: 8 themes and 10 questions per round


 

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