2025 CCAR August Member Luncheon
Thursday, August 14, 2025 (10:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (CDT)
Description
Join speakers Terri Reifsteck from Visit Champaign County and Carly McCrory-McKay from Champaign County EDC as they give our members an explosive look into what's going on in our community. There will be a morning bus tour and an afternoon bus tour that consists of the following exciting locations.
- Williard Airport - Air Service Development Discussion
- Triptych Brewing - Local breweries Discussion
- Research Park - AgTech & growing business sectors
- Krannert Art Museum - Highlighting arts & culture on campus
- Japan House & Arboretum - Development updates to facilities
- Meadowbrook Park - Discussion on local parks and accessibility
- Kickapoo Rail Trail/Weaver Park - Upcoming development
- Downtown Urbana - Discussion on new amenities (speakeasy, H Mart, and new businesses/events)
- Green St. - Campustown businesses
- Champaign Public Library (tour of the Creator Space)
- Downtown Champaign - Business & Project updates (walking tour with a city planner)
- Parkland College - Educational & Job Training Opportunities
- Carle at the Fields Development
- Curtis Orchard - Agritourism discussion
Box Lunches will be provided by 
$20.00 per person. Please note that refunds will only be issued if a cancellation is made by the RSVP deadline. Cancellations received after the RSVP date of August 7, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund. Thank you for understanding.
305 Burwash Avenue
Savoy, IL 61874 United States
This luncheon will have two seperate bus tours for members.
Morning Bus Tour: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lunch will be served with a short program inducting New Members and announcing Honorary Life Members.
Afternoon Bus Tour: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Finish at CCAR