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Best Wishes to Susan Toalson!
Executive Director Advances as Business Leader
 The UBA would like to thank Susan for her commitment and dedication over
the past four years. Her tenure as executive director will be
remembered as a time of growth, stability and progress. Susan led as the
UBA expanded membership, and it was her unique ability to understand
the needs of business owners in Urbana that drove this success. Perhaps
her greatest achievement was to connect the business community. Her
efforts with the Downtown Association, Krannert Center District and
beyond as well as with networking events and this very newsletter have
helped promote all of the wonderful aspects of the Urbana marketplace.
Susan will return for a final encore during the upcoming Urbana
Sweetcorn Festival, the city's largest event and one to which she has
brought new life. We will miss the passion and energy she brought to the
UBA and to the City of Urbana, and we wish her great success in the
future with the University of Illinois Employee's Credit Union. -UBA Staff and Board of Directors
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CU
One-to-One Mentoring Program
Make Magic: Become a Mentor!
 CU
One-to-One is a school-based mentoring program for all Urbana
District 116 schools. One adult is matched with one student to meet
for one hour each school week on school grounds. Apply now! Training
and matching
in September! One hour a week can change two lives forever. Mentoring
makes magic!
For
more information, visit www.cu1to1.org. |
Enroll
for 2010 IndyMedia & Arts Lab!
Only Four Days Left for Enrollment!
 The
Lab will guide youths 13-16 years of age though a series of workshops
including: African painting, 'zine making, radio & technology,
community gardening, drumming & musical perspectives, and calligraphy! Enrollment is
still open, and spots are limited!
For further information visit the IMC Website or contact Katy Vizdal at katyvizdal@gmail.com or (217) 344-8820.
Monday-Thursday, July 26th-August 5th
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
202 S. Broadway Ave. |
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Spotlight
on Local Talent at Recital Hall
Performance
by Pianist Casey Gene Dierlam
 See
the first free program in a series of three promoting solo piano
music as well as local composers! The Contemporary Triptych
performance will spotlight pianist Casey Gene Dierlam, along with
music by Steven Taylor, Jae Eun Jung, and Philip Schuessler.
For
details, call (917) 664-6198. Wednesday,
July 28th
7:30 pm
Smith
Recital Hall, University of Illinois
Corner
of Matthews and Nevada
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Once
Upon A Mattress
Join
us for a Night of Magic and Laughter
 The
Urbana Park District Youth Summer Theatre Program Presents: "Once
Upon a Mattress". This year's performances are directed by
Stephen Larson and April Cleveland.
Wednesday through Saturday, July 28th-31st
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday performances at 7:30 pm
Thursday performance at 12:00 pm
Foellinger Auditorium , University of Illinois
709 S. Matthews Ave. |
ASHLEYFEST
Art Show Benefit
Celebrate Life with Art & Music in Honor of Ashley Ames
 Class
Act Indi Go Art Gallery (9 E. University) will be hosting a 3 day art
show of various media donated by artists from around the globe to
help raise money for the Ashley Ames Fund. Come out and show your
support! For
more information, visit http://www.supportashleyames.com/ and the Facebook Event. Thursday through Saturday, July 29th-31st
Art Show
2:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Indi Go Artists Co-Op
9 E. University Ave., Downtown Champaign
Live Music
Begins on Thursday at 8:00pm, Friday at 9:30pm, and Saturday at 7:00pm
Class Act Interactive Education & Events
114 S. Neil St., Downtown Champaign
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Enter
Amara Yoga Drawing Online
 Enter
to win a gift basket filled with T-shirts, mats, eye pillows and
Flatlander Chocolate Amarabars by filling out this online survey
about new classes for Amara Yoga &
Arts! Winners will be announced
on Amara's Facebook page and posted in the studio.
For
more information, visit the Amara Yoga & Arts website!
Survey
Deadline: Saturday, July 31st
Amara
Yoga & Arts
300
S. Broadway Ave |
Business Breakfast Series
Learn
How to Motivate and Retain Top Talent
 The
Center for Training and Professional Development at the University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign introduces four half-day workshops targeted
to area leaders, managers, and supervisors. Continental Breakfast is
provided. Sign up for individual sessions or for all four!
Pre-Registration is required.
For
details and pre-registration, call (217) 333-8342 or going to
www.trainingcenter.illinois.edu
and click on "Business Breakfast Series" in the orange Training
Spotlight box.
Wednesdays, August 11th, September 22nd, October 13th, and November 16th
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Levis Faculty Center, University of Illinois
919 W. Illinois St.
Cost to attend each session is $39.00. |
Hot
Summer Specials at Silvercreek
Great Food at Great Prices!
 Monday:
1/2 Price Wine by the Glass
Tuesday
Evenings:
Artisan Pizza Paired with Pinot Noir
Wednesday
Evenings:
FREE Appetizer with Purchase of Two Entrees
Thursday:
25% Off Wine by the Bottle
Friday:
Appy Hour & $3 Drafts, Complimentary Soup or House Salad with
Purchase of Entree
Saturday
Evenings: $20 Prime Rib with Choice of Soup or Salad
Sunday
Brunch: $1 Mimosas and 1/2 Price Bloody Mary's
Silvercreek Restaurant
402 N. Race St.
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C-U Folk and Roots: Did You Know?
Things You May Not Know About the C-U Folk and Roots
In 2009, over 50 percent of festival events were
participatory, hands-on activities?
In 2009, most of our workshops and participatory events were
free of cost to participants?
In 2009, 59 of 63 scheduled performers were from the local
area (East Central Illinois)?
The seven members of the steering committee donated
over 1,000 labor hours to organize and run the 2009 festival. In
addition, over 70 community volunteers helped out during the days of the
festival itself.
In 2010, the festival will be adding more family activities,
including a family band, kids' workshops and a "young performer"
showcase?
In 2010, the festival's new outreach committee will be
arranging music programs in area schools to benefit even more children?
Save the date!
C-U Folk and Roots Festival
September 23rd through the 25th
For more information, visit www.cufolkandroots.org!
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Ongoing Events: |
Variety of Vendors at Farmers Market
Market at the Square Features Fresh Produce
Support
local growers, buy locally-raised foods and treasure-hunt among arts
and craft vendors. Catch up with friends and take in a set from local
performers, or just enjoy a public atmosphere!
It's a great way to kick off your Saturday.
Every Saturday morning, rain or shine
Through November 6
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Corner of Illinois & Vine Streets in Downtown Urbana |
The Ultimate Summer Saturday!
Socialize, shop and play all day long!
You can get so much done on Saturdays in downtown Urbana!
9:00 am to 12:00 pm - Kids can get all-you-can-ride wristbands for inflatable rides at a cost of just $5!
7:00 am to 12:00 pm - Go to Market at the Square and pick up groceries and check out artworks and antiques at the Market Gallery
10:00 am - 9:00 pm - Grab lunch at restaurants and cafes! Get something special for someone/yourself, and check the salon!
9:00 am - 6:00 pm - Check out a book at the Urbana Free Library
6:00 pm - 2:00 am - Come back for dinner and live entertainment!
Saturday
Celebrate All Day
In Downtown Urbana |
Enjoy Lunch with UBA's Cherry Jam!
UBA's Summertime Lunch Series
Step 1. Grab lunch at a downtown Urbana restaurant!
Every Wednesday, June through September
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Cherry Alley
Next to the Urbana Free Library |
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111 West Main Street
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 344-3872
Susan Toalson
Katie Hansen
Special Events Coordinator
Kevin Bernhard
Accountant
kevin@urbanabusiness.com
Cody Stunkard
Intern/Cherry Jam Assistant
intern@urbanabusiness.com
Kelly Garrison
Marketing Intern
kelly@urbanabusiness.com |
2010 UBA Board Members
PresidentChris Harlan Vice PresidentStephanie Bond TreasurerJennifer Rybicki SecretaryTom Carrino MembersJoe Duchene Wade Franklin Pamela Franks Ted Jeurrisen Jan Kijowski Brian McKay
Amanda McWilliams Dan Manolakes Leah Pettit Becky Weber Paul Wirth |
IGBA
Fundraising Raffle/Silent Auction
Show
your support for a sustainable Champaign-Urbana by donating to the
Illinois Green Business Association's (IGBA) celebratory and
fundraising event on August 11th!
The IGBA is seeking items to be
used for their raffle/silent auction. Any donation is greatly
appreciated and those businesses contributing will be invited to the
event. If you donate, your business will be featured on the event
page and at the event. To donate, please contact Dan Marcus at
dmarcus2010@gmail.com
or call the IGBA
office at (217) 531-2179. Thank you for your support!
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With the help of Solo Cup Company, this
year's Sweetcorn Festival continues its sustainability efforts and
is greener than ever before!
Corn
Composting
All
corn cobs are compostable and we will be collecting cobs at the corn
tent and the six recycling tents around the festival. A reminder -
napkins and other food scraps can't be composted at this time!
Visit
Green Alley
Explore
"Green Alley," a one block area on Broadway Avenue between Main
and Elm Streets in downtown Urbana, dedicated to promoting local
environmental organizations, businesses and services, and learn more
about environmental responsibility!
Eco
Entertainment
Visit
Green Alley on Saturday afternoon to watch local performances by a
didjeridu-driven band, Tree Thump, and hear the rhythmic sounds of
Recycled Rhythms, bands with an emphasis on nature and the
environment!
Tread
Lightly
Reduce
your carbon footprint by riding your bicycle to the Sweetcorn
Festival! Bicycle racks will be located inside the parking deck off
Elm Street at the southeast corner of the garage. Visit Champaign
County Bikes in Green Alley to learn more about the importance of
riding your bicycle, and receive one free corn buck for riding your
bicycle to the festival!
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35th Urbana Sweetcorn Festival Presenting
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