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Illinois Entrepreneurial Resources
This is Step One. If you haven't already done so, browse our list of Illinois entrepreneurial resources. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Champaign entrepreneurs . . . and any
entrepreneurs in Illinois for that matter.
We've got information on venture capital groups in Illinois, Illinois angel investors, instructions on how to incorporate in Illinois and much more.
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Useful Information on Champaign, Illinois
Did you know that approximately 67,000 people live in Champaign? That's the count according to recent census data.

Champaign, Illinois Newspaper Advertising
Want to advertise a Champaign, IL business? If you are already doing business in Champaign, it's important to get the word out and attract new customers. Newspaper advertising is a proven way to bring in new business.
Fortunately, we've made it easy to find out how much newspaper advertising costs in Champaign, Illinois.
Radio Advertising Champaign, Illinois
The power of radio advertising should never be underestimated.
To make life a little easier for Carrollton business owners, we've assembled a list of radio advertising costs in your area.
Starting a Business in Champaign, Illinois
If you are a new entrepreneur, just getting into business for the first time, we've prepared an article on starting a business in Champaign, IL.
Business Demographics for Champaign, Illinois
Champaign has more than 2,000 businesses operating within its borders.
The most numerous types of business are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
94 |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
85 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
56 |
| Religious Organizations |
56 |
| Offices of Dentists |
48 |
| Offices of Lawyers |
47 |
| Beauty Salons |
34 |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) |
33 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
32 |
| Commercial Banking |
28 |
| Engineering Services |
28 |
| Landscaping Services |
24 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
23 |
| New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) |
23 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
23 |
| Women's Clothing Stores |
23 |
| Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings |
22 |
| Child Day Care Services |
21 |
| Custom Computer Programming Services |
20 |
| Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores |
20 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
18 |
| Shoe Stores |
18 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels |
17 |
| Other Individual and Family Services |
17 |
| Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices |
16 |
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