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BankChampaign announces expansion of Investment Services Team
BankChampaign is pleased to announce the addition of Joel Wallace, CFP(R), to the Investment Services team. Joel is a seasoned professional in the financial
Shred Event April 29th 2023
BankChampaign is holding its annual Shred Event on April 29th, from 9-11am at the South Neil Branch (2101 S. Neil St., Champaign). It will
Shred Event June 18th 2022
BankChampaign is holding its annual Shred Event on June 18, from 9-11am at the South Neil Branch (2101 S. Neil St., Champaign). It will
2022 BankChampaign Shots for Scholarships Recipient
2022 BankChampaign Shots for Scholarships Recipient Megan Cooney, Illini Volleyball, has been selected as this year’s BankChampaign Shots for Scholarships recipient. Megan has received
New hours of operation starting January 1
New hours of operation starting January 1 We are pleased to announce new hours of operations at both BankChampaign branches, starting January 1, 2022.
BankChampaign Announces Scholarship Winner
Zach Griffith named 2021 BankChampaign Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient CHAMPAIGN, IL (July 23, 2021) – Since 2016, BankChampaign has funded an annual scholarship for a
Mark's Investment Blog
When Humans Pretended to Be AI (And Everyone Believed Them): AI Investing Part 4
In January 2026, a social network called Moltbook launched as a platform for AI agents to interact without human interference, quickly generating millions of
The Future of Healthcare: A Stock Picker’s Market in the Making
Why Medical Innovation May Outperform Broader Markets in the Years Ahead Here’s the uncomfortable reality facing investors today: the age of simply buying index
Sovereign Debt Crisis: Watching For Signs
Why “National Debt Crisis” Is Hard to Spot Until It’s Too Late If you’ve ever felt like the national debt is either a ticking
The Railroad Boom and the AI Revolution: Why History’s Biggest Bet Still Matters
Key Takeaway: The 19th-century railroad expansion is the closest historical parallel to today’s AI industry. Both faced massive skepticism, required extraordinary capital, and consumed
Building on Our Strategic AI Framework, Part 3 in the Series
Rounding Out the AI Revolution Investment Opportunities The AI Revolution investment opportunities continue to accelerate across multiple sectors and extend well beyond traditional technology
Investing in the AI Revolution (Part 2 in a Series)
. This is the second post in the series on our Strategic AI Investment Framework that we plan to follow while Investing in
BankChampaign Blog
Enabling Business Growth: The Role of Commercial Mortgage and Construction Loans
In the dynamic world of business, growth often requires a strategic expansion of physical space. Whether it is acquiring new real estate or developing
Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Loans
Imagine a construction company without bulldozers or a restaurant without industrial-grade kitchen appliances. In today’s competitive environment, having the right equipment for your business
Fueling Business Operations: The Essentials of Working Capital Loans
Starting or running a successful business requires more than just a great idea and hard work. Effective financial management is a crucial element that
Navigating Business Acquisition Loans
Business acquisition loans play a pivotal role in promoting entrepreneurial growth and expansion as they empower both experienced business owners and ambitious entrepreneurs to
Investments and IRA’s at BankChampaign
Retirement may be right around the corner for you, or perhaps it is still years away, but there is no time like the present
Trustee Services Made Simple
BankChampaign’s skilled local advisors can assist you with business retirement plans. BankChampaign can serve as a Directed Trustee for various retirement plans, including Defined