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cobblestone hotel & suites ribbon cutting aug. 26 now postponed

8/6/2020

This event has been postponed

Come celebrate the Grand Opening of the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites!

The investors, Cobblestone Hotels, LLC, and WHG would love to invite the public and all members to their Grand Opening on Wednesday, August 26th with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Noon.

The Cobblestone Food truck will be available for refreshments and tours will take place until 2pm.

The event will be held outside with social distancing and mask usage being encouraged.

Time is Running Out! Together, We Count! census 2020

8/6/2020

It has never been easier to respond to the #2020Census on your own without having to meet a census taker…online, by phone, or by mail. Time is running out. Please respond online today at www.2020Census.gov or by phone: 844-330-2020. Your response will take less than 10 minutes and will benefit our community for the next 10 years. Together, we count!

school supply distribution event Aug. 15

8/5/2020

Messiah Lutheran Church and Champaign County Kiwanis is holding their annual School Supplies for Kids event, on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 9am-12pm!

Drive-Thru Distribution ONLY.
No walk-ups can be served.
Entry to the lot begin at 8:30am.

Distribution Location:
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church
1013 East Lawn Avenue, Urbana, Ohio

Call the church office at 937-653-4110 with question.

dolly parton's imagination library offers free books to children

8/4/2020

Do you have a child under the age of 5? Sign up today for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and your child will receive a children's book delivered to your home every month.

There is NO CHARGE for this program.

Register online HERE:
https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/OHCHAMPAIGN/

Chamber of Commerce Encourages Support of Small and Local Businesses

8/3/2020

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce with the financial assistance of a private donor had a banner installed at the intersection of State Route 29 and 36 encouraging residents to support local businesses.

Submitted by Champaign County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau

Local and small businesses are integral to the fabric and character of our communities in Champaign County. The small businesses here are not immune to the detrimental effects the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the economy. As they navigate how to grow and in many instances save their businesses from closing the doors forever, the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce is encouraging YOU to support them.

A cancelled wedding is not just devastating for the happy couple eager to say “I do”. It also means lost revenue to an event venue, caterer, photographer, florist, and printer.

A canceled fair or festival does not just represent a loss for summer entertainment. It also represents lost income for charitable organizations, rental companies, food distributors, and cancelled rooms for hotels, B&Bs and Inns.

With this in mind, it is more important now than ever for the residents of Champaign County to make a conscious effort to shop and support local businesses first. Before driving out of town to go shopping or ordering an item online, ask yourself, “Is there a local merchant who sells that item?” Many times the answer is yes, and if you are not sure, the Chamber of Commerce is here to assist by referring members and local businesses.

The people of Champaign County are proud, loyal and hardworking. Living in a close-knit community has many benefits. Everyone is your neighbor here. Let's rally to support our small businesses and their employees. Let’s help our neighbors.

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce stands ready to assist its members and the community. The Chamber office is open Monday-Friday 8 AM - 4 PM and is reachable by phone, 937-653-5764. Furthermore, a membership and community guide is available at champaignohio.com.

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