Spa Envy & Salon opened in their new location at 2219 South Neil Street on May 4th. The new expanded location allowed for Spa Envy to increase its menu of services as well as hire additional talented stylists, nail technicians and estheticians. The salon offers a complete spa experience, including high quality hair care, skin care, body services, nails, make-up, and waxing services. All of these services are performed in a warm, welcoming environment. Spa Envy & Salon welcomes the community to experience first-rate services at its new location.

For more information, please call Spa Envy & Salon at (888) 378-4939 or visit them online at www.spa-envy.net

In fall 2009, Paul Ruedi and Dan Holder, two experienced financial planners, opened up their offices at 2004 Fox Drive. Both Ruedi and Holder were former executives at Strategic Capital Trust in Champaign, and left to start their own registered investment advisory firm.

Ruedi co-founded Strategic Capital Management in 1987, as well as its subsidies at later dates, and held the position of President. In 2004, two investors from the Chicago area gained controlling interest in the Strategic Capital Trust holding company, which influenced him to start his own professional endeavor. With Ruedi's strong entrepreneurial background and financial planning experience, he decided to create Ruedi Holder and Associates, offering financial planning services, located now on Fox Drive.

Likewise, Holder decided to move his certified public accounting firm, Daniel E. Holder and Associates, Inc. to 2004 Fox Drive. Holder is also a recognized financial planner who was associated with Clifton Gunderson before he joined Strategic Capital Trust. Both Ruedi and Holder are still serving their original clients that followed them to their new location and are looking to create more business with their experience and expertise.

To find out more about Ruedi Holder & Associates, please call (217) 356-1400.

Yettke & Rapp, LLC (formerly Yettke & Associates) moved to the Corporate Center in 2009. The firm originally was founded by Chuck Yettke in 1994 with the addition of Susie Rapp, CPA, in 2007. Together, they have over 25 years of public accounting experience. The firm focuses on financial compilation services, payroll processing and individual, corporate, and partnership tax preparation. Yettke & Rapp, LLC works on accounting functions for a number of local and national businesses. Their daily interactions with company representatives have proven them to be a great resource.

To learn more about Yettke & Rapp, LLC please call (217) 359-1065.

Westchester, part of the Corporate Center at 2004 Fox Drive, Champaign, Illinois, expanded their office at 2004 Fox Drive. Westchester is a leading agricultural asset management firm, providing a complete range of agricultural real estate and management services. They specialize in the acquisition, management and disposition of agricultural investments for institutional clients, corporate clients and individual clients. Westchester has come a long way since its founding in 1986. The Champaign, Illinois-based company has become a nationally prominent asset manager, having acquired, managed and marketed more than $2 billion in land in 40 states since 1986. Westchester manages nearly 70,000 acres in 11 states and over $400 million in client assets. Westchester manage crops such as Midwest grains, Florida citrus, Arizona vegetables, Mid-south cotton, California almonds and wine grapes and Washington apples. With regional offices across the country, Westchester is never far from the land it manages. Congratulations to Westchester on their expansion! To learn more visit www.westchester-group.com.

Riverside Research Institute (RRI) opened in Champaign's Corporate Center on December 1, 2009. RRI is an Independent 501(c)3 Not-For-Profit Institute providing unbiased, results-oriented technical and programmatic support. RRI conducts advanced research, O&M support, systems engineering, and programmatic support, enhancing our nation's defense, security and welfare. They provide their customers with secure and federally approved work facilities. The people of RRI are experts at transitioning science and technology from the abstract to reality, from theory to the laboratory and from the laboratory to the field. Their independence and minimal bureaucracy result in responsiveness to customer needs. Please welcome RRI to the Corporate Center. For more information about RRI, visit www.rri-usa.org.

The Farmer's Market at the Shoppes of Knollwood will be operational from June 24th through the middle of November. The market will offer a variety of seasonal fruits, and vegetables throughout the summer and into the fall. Cary's Garden of Eatin' will offer fruits and vegetables while Effingham Corn will provide sweet corn later in the summer. Expect to see a large collection of strawberries, blueberries, green beans, tomatoes, pickles, cucumbers, and peppers throughout the summer. Melons, peaches, apples, and raspberries will be sold in July. Broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower will be available in August. The fall season will bring pumpkins and squash. The farmers market will be from 7:30am -12:00pm every Thursday in the north Shoppes of Knollwood parking lot. Print and bring the coupon below to receive $1.00 off your purchase of $5.00 or more. If you have any questions in regards to the market, please contact Masha Trenhaile at (217) 351-1430 x10.

Friday, July 16th and Friday, August 13, 2010

Come enjoy great music, food, and drinks at the fourth annual OUTSIDE at the Research Park Concert Series! The event features free concerts by national artists in a fun, relaxed environment while promoting green philosophies. All concerts are free and appropriate for all ages, so all are welcome to bring the whole family to the green festival.

Featured green practices:
· bio-diesel generator powering the stage (donated by Caterpillar in 2009)
· biodegradable and/or recycled materials in all food services operations
· source-separation and recycling of all glass, aluminum, and plastic
· locally-grown and organic foods available for purchase whenever possible
· energy-saving LED technology in landscape lighting
· August 13th at 5:30 pm, the concert will feature a green fair, showcasing green businesses and organizations

July 16th, 6:15 pm

One of the most entertaining and in-demand Creole Zydeco bands, Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas, will be taking the stage at 7:30 pm. In the world of contemporary African-American music, roots styles are easily categorized as old music, good for sampling maybe, but not music that relates to the lives of mainstream American people. Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas might make us think twice about this assumption, for here is uplifting, new music that remains connected to its place in history. If you haven't heard what's happening in zydeco lately, here's your chance!

August 13th, 5:30 pm

Blending high-energy soukous, Ghananian Highlife, and African Jazz, the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International with Samba Mapangala will perform at 7:30 pm. They have conjured the golden age of the African guitar band and have become favorites of music critics and devotees of the style. OBDBI is led by guitarist Nathaniel Braddock, an instructor at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music, and twice profiled in Guitar Player magazine. Braddock is joined by Greg Ward on alto, Joshua Ramos on bass, and Makaya McCraven on drums. Samba sings in the melifluous, but rhythmically complex style of the Congolese singers, blending both Swahili and Lingala. Come listen to the music that has inspired an audience as diverse as the members of the band!

Great Harvest Bread Company is a family owned and operated bakery located in the Shoppes of Knollwood. They have been baking scratch made breads, breakfast and lunch items since September 2000. The bread heads at Great Harvest are set to refresh your summer with new June/July sandwich and salad offerings: The Caprese (pronounced KAH PREE SEE) sandwich is made with sliced fresh mozarella, tomatoes, fresh basil, and seasoned olive oil on their delightful Focaccia bread. Roast Beef with Provolone boasts an Herb Garlic Spread with Romaine lettuce and sliced red onion on freshly baked Honey Whole Wheat. Their Sweet and Savory Spinach Salad includes mandarin oranges, feta cheese, toasted sliced almonds and a Sangria Vinaigrette dressing. Visit their website at www.greatharvestchampaign.com for a complete bread and catering menu.

LightCore, the wholesale arm of CenturyLink, has constructed a fiber optic ring around the greater part of Champaign. This ring can support the latest high speed communication services, such as Gigabit Ethernet and Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), for the tenants of the Corporate Center. LightCore can deliver service to either the local AT&T central office or use their own latest generation long-haul network to their many on-net locations or carrier hotels. The benefits provided by LightCore to tenants are that tenants will have a choice in service providers and will gain access to the latest technology at competitive rates. Each opportunity involving construction will be on an individual case basis and is tailored to the needs of the client (i.e. single entrance vs. diverse entrances). LightCore is already familiar with the Corporate Center, as it placed fiber cables into AMDOCS as a result of a wholesale project for another carrier. LightCore would appreciate opportunities to serve other Fox tenants as well.

LightCore's parent company, CenturyLink, is the fourth largest ILEC in the US. They operate in 33 states and are headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana. To become familiar with LightCore's network and services, please visit www.centurylink.com.
See how LightCore could benefit your business!

Briana Dunne

Briana Dunne joined FDC in March as a Marketing and Leasing Intern. Briana is enrolled at the University of Illinois in the College of Business pursuing a Finance Major. Prior to working for Fox Development Corporation, Briana worked as a Real Estate Intern with Sears Holdings Corporation. Briana serves as Vice President of Rho Epsilon Real Estate Association at the University.

Catie Fitzpatrick

Catie Fitzpatrick joined Fox Development as a Marketing Intern in May. Catie is an undergraduate student at the University of Illinois in the College of Media. She is pursuing a major in Advertising with a minor in Communication. Catie also remains an active member in the Illinois Chapter of American Advertising Federation.

Please join us in welcoming Briana and Catie!