Welcome to the Champaign Business Portal Homepage.

A Champaign library card gives you access to powerful online tools you won’t find free elsewhere. Search the archives of The Wall Street Journal at the library or at home. Search other newspapers and business magazines. Find people with the phone and address directory.

Everyone is welcome to drop in at our free expert-led business workshops. Check our event calendar to see what’s coming up soon.

Our Info Pros (also known as librarians) are ready to help you with your work-related questions. We’ll save you time and find answers that you (and your boss) can trust. Let us help with sales leads, company research, CU facts and figures, and more. Ask an Info Pro!

Your Business is Our Business

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a new business or striving to succeed where you are, the library offers the business expertise you need. These web pages are the place to find it — or connect to our Info Pros for personalized help finding exactly the information you need.

Hot Topics

Doing business overseas? Use Global Road Warrior at home or in the library to link to practical tips on culture and etiquette, money, visas, cell phones, Internet access, and much more. This corporate resource is now available free through the library.

Find out what’s new in business books with a free monthly Good Reads e-mail newsletter. Each issue highlights new titles and provides handy links to the library catalog. Sign up by choosing the “Business” category and entering your e-mail. It’s easy and, thanks to your library, it’s free!

On May 12, the Postal Service adjusted prices for its services. See the USPS website for more information. See our guide for a quick reference to postal rates.

Beginning April 28, citizens now have the ability to anonymously text message their tips to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by texting the following: Tip397 plus their message to CRIMES (274637). This new program will allow cell phone users to make anonymous tips when voice calls may not always be possible or safe.

Phil Bloomer

Phil Bloomer recommends
The Golden Age

“...one of the overlooked masterpieces of all time.”

Read more of this recommendation from the press secretary for Representative Tim Johnson, plus other book picks by CU leaders.

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Research Tools Online

We give you exclusive access to powerful online information tools. Use your library card number to log in, or use these at the library. more

Find people, businesses, sales leads
Search News-Gazette & national papers
Travel Info: Global Road Warrior, home use | in-library use
Morningstar Investment Ctr., home use | in-library use
Wall St. Journal Online, home use
Wall St. Journal Online, in-library

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Find Business Books & More

Sample business books with e-mail excerpts, or get monthly e-mails about new titles. Search the catalog for business books, audiobooks, or downloadable eBooks.

New business book picks by e-mail
Daily book samples by e-mail
Business book search
Business audiobook search
eBooks & eAudiobooks:
choose “Business & Careers”