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| January 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 1 |
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Urbana Business Association
Monthly Newsletter
111 West Main Street, Urbana
(217) 344-3872
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| Greetings! |
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This morning, I walked over to welcome The Morning Cup & More at 202 North Race in downtown. I noticed that the owners Ron and Ann have created a cozy atmosphere for dining, coffee and homemade gelato. Ron shared with me that gelato is "ice cream but better". The rum raisin inspired "Malanga" was creamy deliciousness, yum. Stop by and say you read about The Morning Cup & More in the UBA newsletter and get 10% off of your order!
During my walk I thought "Wow, look at all these new businesses that have recently opened or are about to open in downtown!" Here are some recent additions: Beads N Botanicals, on North Broadway, specializes in beading supplies and body care products. We also have Furniture Lounge on Main Street which offers fun, funky, retro furniture and more. 88 Broadway is a unique, dueling piano bar in Lincoln Square. Businesses coming soon include the floral shop, Fluerish on Race, Amara Yoga and the Great Impasta both at Lincoln Square, and the Black Dog Smoke and Ale House on North Broadway.
This growth shows me what I have felt for the last 18 months...Downtown Urbana is the place to be! Out my office window I see the activity on Main Street. We have great daytime foot traffic. Lisa Bralts, the new Director of Market at the Square, has taken this community favorite to a new level, proven by the hundreds of people that attend on a weekly basis and then continue on to Main Street to finish their Saturday afternoon. Parking is a dream. There are multiple city lots, a parking deck in the heart of downtown, and plenty of on-street parking that is still a quarter.
If you haven't spent a day in downtown Urbana, I invite you to do so! Come have breakfast at the Courier Café, browse the many shops, art galleries, and groceries within a few blocks, grab lunch at La Gourmandise, spend a few hours being pampered at H2O, don't forget to take home some "sweets" for the family from Mirabelle and cap it off with some upscale appetizers at the very approachable Silvercreek Restaurant. Downtown Urbana has something for everyone!
Our goal is to keep you informed on all the exciting happenings in Urbana. We welcome your feedback and please feel free to forward this to everyone on your e-mail list!
Happy New Year,
Susan Toalson |
| Events in January |
Start the new year off right and learn how to live the wellness way in 2009! Mark Knutson, will be present to provide some information and inspiration for the first Illinois Marathon. The Body Therapy Shop will offer five-minute sample chair massages and coupons for discounts for one-hour massages. Come get your dose of therapy, fitness and quality foods!
Wednesday, January 14th, 20095:00 pm - 7:00 pmCardinal Fitness Entrance off Vine Street
Lincoln Square Mall
Please RSVP by e-mailing susan@urbanabusiness.com
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The Illinois Marathon promises to become one of the country's premier running events. How will we do it? Take a look at just a few of the ways at http://www.illinoismarathon.com/
Mark Knutson, Promoter of the Illinois Marathon will be at the UBA's January networking event, "A Dose of Wellness" to give more information and a little inspiration for participating in the marathon.
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JANUARY RIBBON CUTTINGS
The Urbana Business Assocation invites you to join in two ribbon cutting ceremonies the week of January 19th. The Morning Cup & More will celebrate their recent opening on Wednesday, January 21 at 2:00 pm. Their shop is located at 202 North Race in Urbana. Amano's Pizza will then celebrate their opening on Friday, January 23 at 3:00 pm, located at 2018 Philo Road in Urbana. Come out and support your Urbana community!
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FOCUS GROUP FOR WOMEN
The focus group is for women only. We will be discussing the creation of a new weekly magazine, just for women, to be distributed in the newspaper. We would like the input of our readers and non-readers. This magazine will be aimed at women of all ages, ethnicities and life-styles so we would like all kinds of women to attend the focus group. This is a good chance to tell the powers that be at the newspaper exactly what you want or do not want and how you would like it presented. A free breakfast will be served and there will be door prizes as well.
Friday, January 9, 2009
9:00 am
The News-Gazette in downtown Champaign at 15 Main St.
Customer parking lot & street parking available.
Bring quarters for the meters
If there are any questions, comments or concerns call Erin Lippitz, Innovation Team Leader at 217-351-5376 or e-mail elippitz@news-gazette.com
(If we have a lot of interest but the time is inconvenient we will consider hosting another group in the evening after work)
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| Welcome New UBA Members |
| The Urbana Business Assocation extends a warm welcome to two new members!
Tom Falender and Advantage Recycling,
Division of Mervis Industries
3295 Main Street
Danville, Illinois 61834
(217) 442-5300
Gary Jacobson and Midwest Communications Group, Inc.
1910 North Federal Drive #111
Urbana, Illinois 61801
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| Board of Directors |
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President
Lori Patterson
Vice President
Barb Gallivan
Treasurer
Chris Harlan
Secretary
Carl Hill
Board Members
Ellen Kirsanoff
Tom Carrino
Brian McKay
Wade Franklin
Ted Jeurissen
Joe Duchene
Paul Wirth
Lisa Bralts |
| Tip of the Month |
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Five Tips to Bulletproof Your Job Today
Introduce Yourself
You don't need to get your name on a billboard to make yourself known to a company bigwig. Just say your name, assert your connection and share your personal pitch. Follow up withan e-mail or handwritten note as a reminder of your brief meeting and how much you enjoyed it.
Volunteer to Lead
Offering to take the lead shows you have a stomach for risk, the capacity to learn and the desire for accomplishment that other might not possess.
Be Positive
Positive people are easy to work with and negative people are not. Positive people are among the most valuable in the workplace. Choose to be positive. All you have to do is smile!
Be a Mentor
Step up and offer a bit of support that will help the newbies feel a connection. Plant seeds of influence and suuport in your company that will grow and become more valuable to you over time. Keep things informal, meet regularly, keep it professional, and keep up the connection!
Improve Your Networking Skills
Job survival and advancement are about always having a substantial list of professional acquaintances. Those who work in and around your field are most useful, but it is not unusual for an outsider to be the most effective person in your network. Remember, you may be called on being called on to be a resource for them as well!
- Keith Ferrazzi via Bulletproof Your Job: 4 Simple Strategies to Ride Out the Rough Times and Come Out on Top at Work
by Stephen Viscusi
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"Magic Motors" Show Room Event & Allen Strong Highlight
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 On Wednesday, Dec. 10th, Allen Strong with Silvercreek hosted the December Networking Event at "Magic Motors." He and Nancy showed over sixty guests around a lovely decorated "museum" of vintage cards, clothing, art and more. The UBA would like to thank them for sharing such a rare collection with members and friends.
Allen Strong is the owner of Silvercreek and Courier Cafe, two of the finest restaurants in the Champaign-Urbana area that offer upscale dining. Also, when you need to get away from the office or home, grab your laptop and head down to either location and experience great food and free wifi.
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| Urbana Park District Offering Free Fitness Week January 5-9 |
 Try any of the fitness classes at the Phillips Recreation Center, Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center or Brookens Gym for free for this week. It's a way for the Urbana Park District to say thank you to our regular fitness class participants and to welcome new ones! Trying any or all these classes for free helps you determine which class/es are a good fit with your schedule and which will best help you reach your individual fitness goals. Here are just some of the great fitness options: Killer Core Boot Camp Basic Water Exercise Flow Yoga Group Personal Training Regular sessions of fitness classes begin the week of January 12. Check the Leisure Guide for the complete listing. (Does not apply to Tai Chi.) www.urbanaparks.org
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Come join the celebration in February, as The Urbana Free Library pays tribute to Lincoln's 200th Birthday and Black History Month with several special events. All events are free! Sunday, February 1 ˇ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Join us at our community celebration of Black History Month, featuring readings by the winners of the 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. essay contest. All month in the library art galleryFramed pieces by Richard Greenberg, presented by Cinema Gallery. Greenberg's work includes paintings of Abraham Lincoln. Sunday, February 8 ˇ 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Alt Flicks presents Basquiat, a film based on the life of African American artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat. Sunday, February 15 ˇ 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.UFLive! presents a performance by local poet and percussionist, Amira Davis. Saturday, February 28 ˇ 11:00 a.m. - NoonCome celebrate Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday with cake, ice cream, and games at this family friendly event. Located at 210 W. Green Street, The Urbana Free Library is the public library of the City of Urbana. For more information, visit our website at urbanafreelibrary.org.
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  Cardinal Fitness is offering a a discounted price of only $18 to become a member. Offer expires on January 20th, so hurry over to Cardinal Fitness today! | |
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We hope you enjoyed this issue of the newsletter and look forward to hearing your feedback!
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Susan Toalson
Executive Director
Urbana Business Association
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