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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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Market at the Square started last Saturday to throngs of sunshine-starved people craving fresh food and fresh faces! Wouldn't it be awesome to keep that vibe of "socialized shopping and playing" going all day in downtown Urbana? Now you can! Shop, eat, and play - morning, noon and night during Second Saturday. We're kicking off with retail sidewalk sales in Lincoln Square Mall and on the streets of Main, Race and Broadway this Second Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. After spending the day shopping, grab a latte' and gear up for a night on the town.
Happy Reading,
Susan |
| Upcoming UBA Events |
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Come out to "Second Saturday" and find the perfect gift for Mother's Day!
____________________________________________ MAY RIBBON CUTTING
Wednesday, May 6th at 2:00 pm
Meijer, Urbana
Please join the UBA in welcoming the opening of the second "A Kut Above" to Urbana!
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URBANA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
presents:
Eastland Suites Hotel & Conference Center
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
1905 North Cunningham Avenue, Urbana
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UBA WOMEN-4-WOMEN NETWORKING
Tuesday, May 26th
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Silvercreek Restaurant
Come out and build relationships that lead to making money together. |
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Welcome New UBA Members |
| The Urbana Business Association extends a warm welcome to new member!
Stephanie J. Bond CPA
Stephanie J. Bond
123 West Main, Suite 102
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 377-6455
Jenny Edwards
Midnight Graphics
2110 Melrose Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 898-2867
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| Sweetcorn Corner - Sponsorship Opportunites |
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THE 34th URBANA SWEETCORN FESTIVAL
Friday, August 28th, 5:00-11:00 pm
Saturday, August 29th, 11:00am - 11:00 pm
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
An opportunity to align your business with a community event that attracts over 65,000 people each year from all over Central Illinois. Let us work with you to find a sponsorship package that will offer the best viable payback for your business. This is an investment opportunity that will provide access to the largest festival in Champaign County: The Urbana Sweetcorn Festival.
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UBA Is On Facebook!
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| Board of Directors |
President
Chris Harlan
Vice President
Barb Gallivan
Treasurer
Jennifer Rybicki
Secretary
Tom Carrino
Board Members
Joe Duchene
Ian Goldberg
Carl Hill
Ted Jeurissen
Ellen Kirsanoff
Brian McKay
Paul Wirth |
| Mission Statement |
The mission of the Urbana Business Assocation is to promote Urbana as a dynamic place in which to live, work and do business. |
| UBA Staff |
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Executive Director
Accounting/Bookkeeping
Ribbon Cuttings, Newsletter
Tyla Conerly
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| Tip of the Month |
Get to the bottom of a resume
No job interview is complete without a review of the candidate's work history, but if you ask a candidate to begin by describing his or her current job responsibilities, you may miss out on some valuable details. Experts recommend that you ask candidates to begin with their first work experience.
Reason:
When candidates think about their careers in chronological sequence, it's natural for them to make associations that reveal to you their work patterns and thought processes. This kind of information may help you "read between the lines" of a resume.
-Bradford. D. Smart | |
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| April Ribbon Cuttings |
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OnWednesday, April 15th, Madeline's Confectionary Art Studio & Gallery celebrated their opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony during the first part of our double-header event. The UBA teamed up with owner Buffy Vance of Sandella's, Mayor Prussing, and several City of Urbana staff for the event. Madeline's is located in downtown Urbana at 122 West Main Street in Urbana.
Immediately following, we ventured down to Furniture Lounge to celebrate with owners Scott Schaub and Amanda McWilliams for their opening as well. Furnture Lounge is located at 126 West Main Street in downtown Urbana.
On Wednesday, April 22, Fleurish, a new florist and art gallery, celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Prussing, several City of Urbana staff, UBA members and plenty of family and friends gathered to welcome owner Sarah Compratt to downtown Urbana. |
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Owner of Madeline's Conectionary Art Studio, Buffy Vance, will be in Paris and Lyon on a tour of Patisseries and hands on classes with Paul Bocuse (in Lyon) returning home May 9.
Stay posted because she will have many exciting ideas after this trip for classes, workshops, and free demos.
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 Peoria Charter has started a bus schedule to Midway and O'Hare every day. They have two runs a day, the first starting at Illinois Terminal departing at 10:10 am, the second departing at 2:40 pm. The fare is just $29 each way.
For more information, check out:
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| Urbana Park District - Lake House Open for the Season |
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Stop by the Lake House in Crystal Lake Park this season to rent a boat and grab a snack. The Lake House will close when weather conditions make it unsafe for boating. Call (217) 328-1069 for updated information.
Hours
May 2-24: Sat & Sun from 12-7pm May 28-Aug 16: Thu-Sun from 12-7pm (also open Memorial Day) Aug 22-Sep 20: Sat & Sun from 12-7pm (also open Labor Day) Boat Rental FeesCanoes - $6/half hour or $8/hour Rowboats - $6/half hour or $8/hour 2-seat paddleboats - $7/half hour or $9/hour 4-seat paddleboats - $8/half hour or $10/hour Group Boat RentalsSave up to 25% on regular boat rental prices when you book your group boat rental at least one week in advance. Increase the quality of your Lake House party, pavilion rental or gathering. Call the Phillips Recreation Center at 367-1544 to arrange your group boat rental. |
| City of Urbana - Market at the Square |
 Ready: May 2 - November 7, 2009
Set: Every Saturday morning
Go: 7 AM-12 noon, rain or shine
Located: Corner of Illinois & Vine Streets in Downtown Urbana
- Market at the Square is one of the largest and most diverse farmers' markets in Illinois, and helps demonstrate Urbana's firm commitment to sustainability.
- This gateway into Lincoln Square Village and historic downtown Urbana has enjoyed steady patronage since its inception in 1979, and a recent surge of interest in farmers' markets nationally has translated into enviable growth for Urbana's market.
- Market at the Square showcased over 160 registered vendors in 2008, and patron attendance reached into the thousands each weekend.
- Patrons can choose from a wide variety of made-in-Illinois goods at the Market, including fresh produce, meat and dairy products, prepared foods, plants, and flowers to jewelry, pottery, wood workings, candles, bodycare products, garden d�cor, clothing, and more!
Join thousands of residents and visitors during Market season and connect with growers. Choose locally-raised foods and treasure-hunt among the art and craft vendor booths. Gather information about local organizations and campaigns on Community Row. Catch up with friends, take in a set from local performers, and enjoy the public-square atmosphere the Market has to offer.
Saturday morning at Market at the Square is one of Urbana's signature institutions. It's a great way to kick off your Saturday! |
| The Urbana Free Library - Read on the Wild Side |
 Are you ready to get wild about books? The 2009 Summer Reading Program will begin on May 26 and end on August 31. Swing into the library this summer for games, reading, and programs filled with fun. Sign up at the question desk for one of our clubs and get a reading log.
The Read-to-Me Club is for children who have not yet learned to read. Every time 5 books are read to you, you can bring your log to the question desk for a sticker! After you have listened to 50 books, come to the question desk any time between July 1 and August 31 for a free book. This year there will also be a Latt� Da! coupon for the adult who reads books to you.
The Readers Club is for children through fifth grade. Sign up to read 10 books this summer and write down the titles of the books you read in your reading log. After you read 10 books, come to the question desk any time between July 1 and August 31 and select a free book. But don't stop reading! After the first 10 books, you are ready to enter our X Treme Reader Bonus! Make sure to explore one or more of our many wild programs for children this summer. For dates and times of all events, visit urbanafreelibrary.org and view the library's online events calendar. You also can pick up a copy of our children's events calendar at the question desk, online, and in each issue of This Month at The Urbana Free Library.
Book prizes for Read on the Wild Side! are made possible through the generosity of the Friends of The Urbana Free Library. | |
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We hope you enjoyed this issue of the newsletter and look forward to hearing your feedback!
Best, |
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Susan Toalson
Executive Director
Urbana Business Association
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