From humble retail beginnings to a foliate storefront in Midtown Champaign, J. Matthis Helmick, or Matthis, shares his story about how Plant Mode took root and what advice he has for others looking to start their own business in the heart of it all. Can you tell me about yourself ? I am a …
August has arrived and, with it, you can expect many, many people moving into the community for the first time or returning after a summer hiatus! There’s still plenty of things to do this month before university students come to town. Keep reading to learn about seven fantastic things to do in Champaign this month. 1. …
What’s there TO DO this month? Well, we’re glad you asked. July is music month with live performances happening almost every weekend all month long. There’s no better reason to get and see (and hear) all that Champaign has to offer. Continue reading below to see our shortlist of things to do this month Champaign …
The University YMCA – better known as the University Y – develops campus and community leaders committed to social justice, environmental protection, interfaith cooperation and global engagement by fostering dialogue, reflection and action. It’s located on the University of Illinois campus on S. Wright Street. We sat down with Jim Hinterlong, executive director, to learn more …
The Venue CU is a new, upscale wedding and events venue located on the historic East Main Street in downtown Champaign (in the former Varisty Theater and Vriner’s Confestionery). We sat down with Casey Gold (left), Dan Church (right), and Greg Bugbee (seated) at The Venue CU to hear their family-owned business got started in …
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C-U at Home engages and mobilizes our community to house and support the most vulnerable homeless on their journey of healing and restoration. We sat down with Rob Dalhaus, the director of CU at Home to find out more. What is CU at Home? CU at Home is a small non-profit homelessness ministry. We have been …
Community Choices is a family cooperative supporting individuals with disabilities to live in the community, have jobs, and make new friends. We sat down with Ashley Withers to learn more. What is Community Choices? Community Choices is actually set up as a human services cooperative, which basically just means that we have a lot …
UpClose Marketing & Printing is a full-service center for all your printing, direct mailing, and wide-format needs. We sat down with the owner of UpClose Marketing & Printing, Peter Schmidt. When did UpClose start? I bought a rental car franchise and then in 1987 I bought a copy shop on the campus of the …
Support your favorite small and independent businesses in Champaign by purchasing gift cards. Gift cards provide a much needed cash advance, no strings attached, for small businesses during the pandemic. Purchase gift cards for upcoming birthdays, special occasions, holidays, and more! Retail Gift Cards BodyWork AssociatesDowntown BodyWork Associates sees massage therapy as a …
INB, formerly Illinois National Bank, is a locally owned, privately held national bank based in Springfield, Illinois. We sat down with Lanna Bartko at the Champaign branch. How did you get involved with INB? I actually got involved because I’m a Champaign-Urbana Jaycees. My boss Andi is also in the Jaycees, so we met …
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