Foundation
Foundation
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Visit Champaign County Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, aspires to develop philanthropic support for Visit Champaign County to meet the mission of promoting a welcoming destination experience for visitors to strengthen economic opportunity and enhance the lives of residents.
As a partner to the Foundation, your investment will help fund the following numerous initiatives to strengthen the economy and improve our quality of life working and living in this community, such as:
- Place competitive bids to recruit and retain major events that bring in visitors, provide enjoyment for our residents, and increase economic growth
- Provide recruiting resources to assist employers, including the University of Illinois and Carle, to aid in recruiting and educating new staff on the community
- Manage the Champaign County Film Office
- Manage Welcome Centers at the University of Illinois Willard Airport, Illinois Terminal, and Market Place Shopping Center
Recent initiatives include the Hospitality Relief Fund, Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Boys Basketball Tournament, IHSA Football Finals, IHSA State Wrestling Championships, Hot Rod Power Tour, and the Illinois Triathlon Championship.
To support the Visit Champaign County Foundation, contact Jayne DeLuce, President & CEO at 217-351-4133 or by email.
Visit Champaign County Foundation Board of Directors
Dennis RobertsonChair - Market Place Shopping Center |
Orlando ThomasVice Chair - Champaign School District Unit 4 |
ROB KOWALSKITreasurer - City of Champaign |
JAYNE DELUCESecretary - Visit Champaign County |
Rachel CoventryCurtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch |
Victor FuentesHank's Table/Willow Creek Farm |
Jesse HinesCourtyard by Marriott |
JOHN HAMMONDCandlewood Suites |
NATALIE KENNY-MARQUEZGrow Marketing & Communications LLC |
MAX MITCHELLReMax |
JODY QUIRAMGordyville USA |
RICH THOMASRetired, Rantoul Recreation |
DAN WALDINGERMahomet Recreation |
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Visit Champaign County Foundation Partners
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*indicates Charter partner |