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| August 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 8 |
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Urbana Business Association
Monthly Newsletter
111 West Main Street, Urbana
(217) 344-3872
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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
The 34th Urbana Sweetcorn Festival will be proudly serving up hot, buttery Illinois sweetcorn from Twin Garden Farm in Harvard, Illinois, compliments of Walmart! Activities include inflatables, pony rides, rock climbing wall, and mobile laser tag. In addition to the attractions, there will be plenty of great food and merchandise from over 80 venders. The 13th Annual Motor Muster will take place at the corner of Race and Main on Saturday from 10:30 am until 4:00 pm.
The UBA is proud to present the One Community Together Stage brought to you by the University of Illinois. Around the Community Together Music is a series of one-hour live programs that will take place on the Broadway Stage throughout the day on August 29th.
Rounding off Friday night's entertainment will be Days of the New, an alternative rock band with an amazing acoustic sound, best known for the hit singles "Touch, Peel and Stand" and "Shelf in the Room," both from their self-titled debut album. WAR, the American funk band from California and this year's Saturday night headliner, is going to deliver you sensational hits, such as "Low Rider", "Spill the Wine", and "Why Can't We Be Friends?". Do not miss a beat of this one-of-a-kind "Sweet" entertainment line-up! |
| Presenting Level Sponsors |
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| Second Saturday Success Stories |
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Edith Peacock of H2O Salon & Spa says:
"On our 3rd Second Saturday we decided to offered free eyebrow waxing so we could increase the foot traffic at H2O. The response was overwhelming! A couple people, after getting their eyebrows wax decided to get their hair cut. Clients that had not been here for a year or so made appointments and came back for their services, and people that had been thinking about coming to H2O decided that day that it was time to do so.That previous week we were a little slow that Saturday made up for it , since it was first come first serve we had clients waiting at the door before we open and at times we had lines waiting for their turn. Way to go Second Saturday! Keep up the good work UBA!"
New UBA Member Ewe Poo Compost Company:
Ewe Poo Compost Company, upon signing up to attend Second Saturday, received an influx of business that boosted their financial capacity to become a UBA member and best of all, officialy develop the Ewe Poo Compost Company! |
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Welcome New UBA Members |
| The Urbana Business Association extends a warm welcome to four new members!
Level: Business Donor Ewe Poo
Charldes Bedinger
Becky Weber
2212 Vawter Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
Phone: (217) 390-0214/ (217) 260-2341
Level: Business Supporter 
Harold Allston
156 C Lincoln Square
Urbana, Illinois 61802
Phone: (217) 359-7377
Level: Business Donor Smoothie King
Pia Byron
1912A Round Barn Rd.
Champaign, Illinois 61821
Phone: (217) 351-0860
Web: www.smoothieking.com
E-Mail: smoothieking453@yahoo.com
Level: Business Supporter
County Market
Randy Cane
1819 Philo Rd. #B
Urbana, Illinois 61802
Phone: (217) 337-0210
Level: Business Donor
Xinh Xinh Cafe
Shai Mauth
114 N. Vine Street, Suite H
Urbana, Illinois 61802
Phone: (217) 337-7600
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| Networking Event Line-up |
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE NEXT NETWORKING EVENT!
Hosted by the Urbana Park District
The Garden Pavilion at Meadowbrook Park
South of Windsor Road on Race Street
September 9, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Women-4-Women
Hosted by H2O Salon & Spa
109 North Broadway Avenue
September 22, 2009
5:00 - 7:00 pm
October Networking
with the City of Urbana on October 14th
at the Urbana Civic Center
November Networking
with the Urbana Park District on November 11th
at Anita Purves Nature Center
December Networking
with Silvercreek Restaurant on December 9th
at "The Magical Motor Car Showroom" | |
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| Board of Directors |
President
Chris Harlan
Vice President
Barb Gallivan
Treasurer
Jennifer Rybicki
Secretary
Tom Carrino
Board Members
Stephanie Bond Joe Duchene
Ian Goldberg
Carl Hill
Ted Jeurissen
Ellen Kirsanoff
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. |
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| UBA Staff |
| Executive Director
Accounting/Bookkeeping, Volunteer Coordinator
Newsletter, Ribbon Cuttings, Sponsorships
Tyla Conerly
Second Saturday Vendor & Sweetcorn Entertainment Coordinator
Katie Hansen
Newsletter, Second Saturday Marketing Coordinator
Alix Phelps
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| Northbrook's Paramount Staffing Earns National Recognition as Great Place to Work |
 Paramount Staffing, a leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions nationwide, announced today that it has been named one of the Best Small Companies to Work For in America by the Great Place to Work® Institute. The award was presented in New Orleans at the 61st Annual Conference of the Society for Human Resource Management on June 29, 2009.
Paramount Staffing was founded in 1999 by husband and wife team Matthew and Tina Schubert, who share leadership duties equally and set the example for collaborative teamwork. "We set out to create a truly participatory culture from the very beginning," said Mr. Schubert. "We've never waivered from the idea that our workplace must offer the most supportive and positive environment possible to encourage team members to reach personal and professional goals. Teamwork is the strength of our company and at the heart of an exceptionally successful experience for our clients."
Paramount Staffing is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois with branch offices located throughout Metropolitan Chicago, Urbana, IL, Memphis, TN, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, and Jonesboro, AR. Paramount provides a wide range of workforce solutions that include Temporary staffing for both industrial and engineering positions, On-premises staffing, Direct hire, Outplacement services, and Forklift training.
2009 List of Best Companies to Work For:
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| Urbana Park District - Birthday Parties & Leisure Guides |
 Birthday parties are fun for moms and dads and kids, but can be tough to plan and tough on the carpet! Let the Urbana Park District do the work and clean up the mess! Call 367-1544 for information about parties at the Anita Purves Nature Center, Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center, Phillips Recreation Center, or Brookens Gym.
The Urbana Park District Leisure Guide for September - December will hit Urbana mailboxes starting August 4. Registration begins August 10. Look for favorite programs like youth basketball and adult volleyball, but also for new programs like Belly Dance Tribal Style.
Sign up now for the park district's e-newsletters. Get monthly reminders of all the fun activities available through the Urbana Park District. It's easy. Just click here: http://www.urbanaparks.org/e-news.html |
| City of Urbana - Market at the Square Updates |
 Battery recycling lives on in Urbana, but with new regulations. Per the US Department of Transportation, all battery terminals must be taped at both ends with Scotch tape prior to drop-off. We will accept taped terminals at the City tent starting this weekend.
Don't forget - the Market has added 40 additional spaces for Bike parking along Walnut Street, adjacent to the Market. If you ride your bike to the Market, feel free to lock up to one of these racks or any of the racks surrounding the Market area. People frequently ask about dogs and other animals at the Market, so here's the lowdown: If you're a dog owner who likes bringing your dog to the Market, please stop by the City tent to pick up a copy of our policy on animals at the Market. The long version of the policy will be available on the web as soon as possible, but the short version tells you almost everything you need to know. In short, dogs and other animals are welcome, but must be a) well-socialized and b) cleaned up after by their owners. We'll also be handing the policy out to people we see with animals at the Market, so we might catch you first.
Thanks very much for your cooperation. The City of Urbana is committed to making Market at the Square an environment that is safe, healthy, and pleasant for everyone. As the Market is a City-sponsored event and is on City property, smoking is not allowed within the perimeter of the Market. |
| The Urbana Free Library - "Working to get people excited about reading" |
Taken from an article on the217.com titled: "The Urbana Free Library works to get people excited about reading"
Are you looking for something new to do with your kids this summer? If so, the Urbana Free Library is looking for people with whom they can "get wild."
Working in collaboration with the Illinois Library Association and their iRead summer program, "Read on the Wild Side," the Urbana Free Library is hosting a number of events to get both kids and parents excited about reading. Barb Lintner, the director of children services at the Urbana Free Library, said annual programs like these are important in developing reading skills in children during their time off from school.
The Urbana Free Library is also hosting various events at the library as well. This week on Thursday, July 16, the library is hosting "Wild About Books Brown Bag Lunch" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is for those reading at a fourth grade level or higher. Children are invited to bring in a favorite book to share as well as a lunch. There will be activities and reading aloud. Also on Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m., the library will host a program entitled "Wild about Illinois." This activity will introduce children in kindergarten through fifth grade to the plants and animals native to Illinois in a very hands-on way. Lintner said it's programs like these that get kids into the library, build a sense of family and also a stronger sense of community in Urbana.
For a link to the full article:
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We hope you enjoyed this issue of the newsletter and look forward to hearing your feedback. Check our classifieds section below where you can find wonderful opportunites for everyone to take advantage of!
Best, |
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Urbana Business Association Staff |
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| 1 Free Appetizer
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Bring in this coupon for one free appetizer or salad with the purchase on an entree at Silvercreek Restaurant. Limit one per table, per visit.
We are proud to introduce to you, our summer menu for 2009. Inspired by fresh ingredients, classic preparations and contemporary flare, Chef Chris Szymanski and his culinary team have brought together dishes that are sure to entice your palate. Our menu is built entirely of wild caught, sustainable seafood, heritage pork, angus beef and 100% natural poultry. Along with these top of the line meats we also source local farmers and growers for cheese and produce. Let's not forget about our bakery either. All of our artisan breads and desserts are baked in house, from scratch, by our baking staff and Pastry Chef Doris Alford. Here at Silvercreek we take pride in everything we serve, including our beverages. Come and see our list of over 100 wines and beers from around the world, top shelf spirits and hand-crafted classic cocktails. Find out more at: http://www.couriersilvercreek.com/silvercreek/ |
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