The local corporate landscape is a blend of technology, food production, and healthcare.
* **Wolfram Research**: The globally recognized software company behind Mathematica and Wolfram|Alpha is headquartered in Champaign. * **Kraft Heinz**: Operates a massive manufacturing plant in the city, historically one of the largest producers of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. * **Jimmy John's**: Long headquartered in Champaign, maintaining a significant corporate and training presence. * **Horizon Hobby**: An international developer, marketer, and distributor of radio-control hobby products headquartered here. * **Research Park Tenants**: Hosts regional innovation offices for giants like **Yahoo**, **State Farm**, **John Deere**, and **Caterpillar**.
