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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
Mark’s Investment Blog
As President of BankChampaign, not only does Mark Ballard stay current on industry trends and best practices, but he shares his financial expertise on
Has A Black Swan Landed In The Financial System?
UPDATE #2: This is officially the second largest bank failure ever UPDATE: California bank regulators have closed SIVB down – this typically means they
The Fed Speaks – Rates Will Be Higher For Longer
We discuss where the stock market is and potentially could head given interest rates being higher for longer.
Energy Supply/Demand Imbalance Will Drive Macro Investing Trends
Introduction If you read my recent “2023 Investment Focus” blog post, you will see that I noted several focus areas for investing during 2023,
2023 Investment Focus
If you read the 2022 In Review series on this blog, you got a feel for how we managed to outperform the stock market
2022 In Review – Part 4
This is the final entry in our 2022 In Review series. It relates directly to the earlier posts in this series, so I recommend
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