Local Business

Amongst many restaurants and other local businesses downtown lies G Mart, Champaign's only comic book store. The store is a true local gem, containing hundreds of vintage and current comic books and graphic novels. 

Erin spoke with Mariah Madison, creator of Buy Black Chambana, about making a local black-owned business directory that includes Nannyville, LLC, a black-owned business of her own.

Susan Elmore, the owner of Jane Addams Bookshop, discusses the store's 35-year history and how she came to carry on its tradition for the last decade.

Gillian, a resident of C-U who also identifies as someone with a developmental disability, speaks with Jessie Rusteberg. This profile is part of her series of interviews of local people who are helping to build a better, more inclusive Champaign-Urbana.

Kat points out the shifting dynamic of corporate America and traditional business practices by taking a look at a couple of local examples of innovative workplaces. 

Steve chats with Nelson Luyando, owner of Luyando Boxing, about his business, and how it came to be in Midtown.

Siarah takes a look at four places in C-U where you can feel good about donating your items.

Where Campustown and Downtown blur, Midtown's First Street is regaining its identity.

Steve attended the 2019 CobraVenture Pitch Showcase, and caught up with a few of the student entrepreneurs.