Group hopes to strengthen financial support

CHAMPAIGN – Finding a new president is a priority for the Champaign County Economic Development Corp., but finalizing a strategic plan comes first, the group's chairman said.

Craig Rost said the group wants to put that plan to work in 2008. One thing it's sure to address is how to generate more financial support from private and government sources.

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