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What's Happening in Champaign County?

Abuela's Kitchen Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

5/13/2022

 
​The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Friday, May 13th for Urbana's new Venezuelan restaurant, Abuela's Kitchen. Abuela's Kitchen is a Latin American restaurant, family-owned, and has a welcoming atmosphere. The eatery is located at 23 Monument Sq. Urbana, OH 43078, with the operating hours of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 11:00 am-8:00 pm, Friday-Saturday 11:00 am- 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am- 4:00 pm, and closed on Wednesdays.
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Pictured left to right: Marcia Bailey, Derrick Fetz, Beth McCain , Rich Ebert, Carissa Sellman-Luza, Keelie Lyden, Kristin McIntire, Audra Bean, Ashley Mershon, Carmen Marulanda, Silvana Marulanda, Lizilbeth Molinares, Matt Davis, Heather Sheeley, Andrea Ortega,  Madisyn Norris, Brett Neeley, Sandra Arbogast, Mike Arbogast, Michael Nitchman, and Chris Phelps 
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"Bad Art" Top Prize Goes to Cani

5/10/2022

 
Sarah Cani and Brad Winner
Urbana Daily Citizen
Sarah Cani’s pressed floral creation won top honors at the 11th annual “Bad Art by Good People” fundraiser for the Champaign County Arts Council (CCAC) on Friday evening at the VFW’s BrownRidge Hall in Urbana. Brad Winner (right) purchased the winning piece for $900 during the dinner and auction. The CCAC raised a grand total of $26,169 from the event, which funds arts and music outreach in many sectors of the community including schools and nursing homes.

Williams Hardware Celebrates 50 Years!

4/28/2022

 
Williams Hardware Urbana Celebrates 50 Years of Business
William's Hardware was started in 1972 by Owen Williams. Owen chose to start his business in Champaign County due to the vibrant economy and close-knit community. The store is now celebrating 50 years in business!

Doug Williams took over his father's business in 2012 and has remained the owner for the past ten years. Doug decided to keep the location of the business because of the community support and the personal and business relationships that have been built over the years. He has stated that he loves Urbana and would never leave the city.

A lot has changed in the past 50 years. Doug Williams commented, "Retail space has gone up, consumers now have multiple choices, and business is more competitive". Changing with the times and keeping an open mind has helped the store continue to thrive. The business has always stayed pliable and open to new ideas.

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Atrium Class at The Garden By Dorceys

3/30/2022

 
Atrium Class, The Garden By Dorceys
Visit The Garden By Dorceys for an Atrium Class on Saturday, April 9th from 10am-12pm.
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Create beautiful atriums in glass geometric containers. They make great additions to your kitchen table and last forever- just add water!

Cost is $70.00 and includes all supplies. Coffee and orange juice will be provided.

For more information, email dorceysflowers@gmail.com or text/call (937)869-8720.

Chamber Hires Polly Trenor as Visitor Experience Representative

3/30/2022

 
Polly Trenor, Visitor Experience Rep
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau team is growing. In the newly established position of Visitor Experience Representative, Polly Trenor, will promote and facilitate the services, events, and attractions that make Champaign County a great place to live, work and play.
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Sara Neer, Executive Director of the Chamber, is looking forward to this new opportunity for Champaign County.
“We know that tourism plays an important role in the economics of our county and that role is going to continue to grow. In order for us to be able to continue that momentum, the Chamber Board of Directors and Visitors Bureau Committee saw a need to establish a position in our organization to focus solely on the promotion of local attractions, arts, history, and showcase the beauty of our area, in turn bringing more visitors to Champaign County. We are very fortunate that Polly Trenor is going to take on this role and we believe she will do a excellent job.”

Trenor, a graduate of Urbana High School and Otterbein University, resides in Urbana with her husband, Patrick, and their three daughters. She has been an educator for the past 14 years, most recently at Graham Local Schools as a vocal music teacher. She is a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana and leads the choir on Sunday services. Polly says she is looking forward to “the opportunity to share my passion for my hometown with others.”

West Liberty Hosts Spring Open Houses

3/24/2022

 
Downtown West Liberty, Ohio Annual Spring Open Houses
Downtown West Liberty will host its annual ​Spring Open Houses on Friday, March 25th and Saturday, March 26th from 10am-5pm.

Featured will be new spring inventory, decorations, and springtime music. Food trucks will be in town both days and shops will have special treats, sales, giveaways, and promotions to kickoff the spring shopping season.
On Saturday from 12pm-2pm, the Easter Bunny will be in attendance to pass out candy filled eggs while taking pictures with families! Photos with the Easter Bunny will be at Beighliebird Photography, LLC (113 N. Detroit St). Cost is $5.
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The Pig in a Pickle food truck will be at Country Friends of Ohio, LLC (216 N. Detroit St.) on Friday from 11:00am-4:00pm and at Neer & Farm (114 S. Detroit St.) on Saturday from 10:30am-4:00pm.

Celebrate the changing of the seasons while supporting local business!

Chamber Welcomes New Businesses

3/23/2022

 
Champaign County ribbon-cuttings
The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce held three ribbon-cutting ceremonies last week for new businesses in the county.
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See the latest ribbon-cuttings below:
The Garden By Dorcey's- located at 200 Scioto St, Urbana

Creno's Pizza- located at 22 S. Main St, Mechanicsburg

Second Chance Photography- located at 122 Miami St East, Urbana

Click here to see upcoming ribbon-cuttings happening in Champaign County!

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

3/16/2022

 
Champaign County Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings
Join the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce throughout the months of March and April for several ribbon cutting ceremonies as they celebrate new shops and new locations!
Ribbon cutting ceremonies are as follows:

Creno's Pizza
Friday, March 18th at 10 am
22 S. Main St. Mechanicsburg

Second Chance Photography Studio
Friday, March 18th at 1 pm
122 Miami St. Urbana

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CEP
Friday, March 25th at 1 pm
40 Monument Sq. Suite 306 Urbana

Willow & Walker Plant Boutique
Friday, April 1st at 1 pm
121 Scito St. Urbana

Solar Project Center
Thursday, April 14th at 2:15 pm
15 S. Main St, Mechanicsburg

First Federal Community Bank
Thursday, April 28th at 4:30 pm
238 Patrick Ave. Urbana

Attend Champaign County Restaurant Week; March 13th-19th

3/8/2022

 

Updated on March 14th

Champaign County Restaurant Week
The Visitors Bureau of Champaign County's Restaurant Week is coming up on March 13-19, 2022. This is a celebration of food, drink, and community! Take advantage of these unique meals and offers by showing your support and eating local!
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Current participating restaurants and their offers are as follows:
Lets Eat Cake
  • Buy 5 cupcakes, Get one FREE
  • Buy 5 Shamrock cookies, Get one FREE

Studebakers

Loretta's Country Kitchen

Terre Haute Mall
  • Bourbon barbecue chicken bacon sandwich with a side of Mumford's Chips
  • Bourbon barbecue bacon bison burger with a side of Mumford's Chips
The Depot Coffeehouse
  • Special menu item: Depot Sandwich and Depot Mocha

Jim's Pizza Chalet
  • Aloha Chicken Pizza XL for $20
  • Buy any 8" specialty sub/get free small fry or onion rings

Simple Comforts
  •  Special menu items: Reuben Sandwich and Shamrock Shake

Cafe Paradiso

Rockin Robin Diner
  • 6oz Homestyle cheese burger deluxe with fries
  • Dragonfly Vineyard and Wine Cellar

Dragonfly Vineyard and Wine Cellar   
  • March 18th & 19th 12-9 only Wine Slushies

MIXX 165
  • The Johnnie Waffles Burger - Fresh 1/2lb Burger, Mixed Greens, Cheddar Cheese, Sautéed Onions and Kicked Up Bacon Jam between two Artisan Waffles.
  • Chicken and Waffle - Hand Breaded Fried Chicken, Two Artisan Waffles with our Housemade Hot Honey.
  • $5 Spring Cocktail preview - All Featured Spring Cocktails available all week for $5 each.

Creno's Pizza
  • Large 1-Topping Pizza for $11.99
  • Large 1-Topping Pizza, Regular Salad & 2 Liter for $18.99

C&J's Pizza
- 16" 2-Topping Pizza with Small Order of Wings for $20

Pizza Alley
- FREE Garlic Cheese Bread with purchase of any pizza larger than 9 inch
- $1 Off any scoop of ice cream

Spotted Cow Coffeehouse
- 50% Off the Champaign Cow-nty Drink available Hot, Iced or Frozen


This is not a complete list. Click here for more updates and check back often!

Spring Fling in Downtown Urbana

3/7/2022

 
Downtown Urbana Spring Fling
Downtown Urbana's Spring Open House is Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th from 10am-7pm*.

Grab a free shopping passport, shop the shops, and grab a bite to eat! Over 30 businesses in downtown Urbana will be filled with fresh Spring finds.
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Enter to win one of the lovely gift baskets featuring gifts from the shops downtown when you collect at least 12 stamps on your passport.

Follow Shop Urbana on Facebook and stay up to date with events happening in downtown Urbana!

*Individual store hours may vary.
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