Champaign County Chamber of Commerce

06/23/2026

Tickets are available at our office for $15 each, cash only!

We are just one month away from the Chicken BBQ sponsored by the Rotary Club of Urbana, Ohio on July 3, 2026.

06/19/2026

The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.
Our office will reopen during normal business hours on Monday, June 22nd.

We wish everyone a meaningful and reflective Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

The Champaign County Young Professionals gathered today for a networking lunch at Urbana Brewing Co.!

It was a great opportunity to connect with both familiar faces and new professionals from across the county. Attendees enjoyed good food, meaningful conversations, and discussions about what's happening in Champaign County and how we can continue to grow and strengthen our community together.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you at our next quarterly event!

06/15/2026

☀️ What a fantastic Second Saturday in Downtown Urbana! 🪼

We loved seeing so many families, friends, and visitors enjoying everything Downtown Urbana has to offer.

A huge thank you to our event sponsor, Soap n Suds, for helping make this event possible, and to everyone who came out, participated, volunteered, and supported our local businesses. Your enthusiasm is what makes Second Saturday such a special tradition in our community!
We’re already looking forward to next month’s Second Saturday: Ohio Gathers as we continue our celebration of America 250. Mark your calendars and join us for another day of community, history, and hometown pride in Downtown Urbana!

📸 Check out some of our favorite moments from this month’s event below. We would love to see your photos from the event. Drop them in the comments below👇

06/12/2026

Future jellyfishers in training, report to Legacy Park! 🪼✨ We spent the day transforming the park into our own Jellyfish Fields for tomorrow’s Second Saturday. Join us tomorrow for a full day of fun and sun in Downtown Urbana for June’s Second Saturday: Ohio Goes to the Movies presented by Soap N Suds Laundry.

06/09/2026

Thankful for good sports 😅 Let’s help them stay cool this Saturday!

06/09/2026

🧽🍍 Are you ready, kids?! 🍍🧽

Join us for a SpongeBob SquarePants Trivia Challenge during Second Saturdays in Downtown Urbana! Gather your crew, test your Bikini Bottom knowledge, and compete for fun prizes!

📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 The Event Vault
📍 1 Monument Square, Urbana

A big thank you to The Event Vault Urbana , our gracious host for this event! Come enjoy an afternoon of SpongeBob fun in a comfortable, air-conditioned space while you show off your Bikini Bottom expertise.

Whether you're a SpongeBob superfan or just looking for a fun way to spend your Saturday downtown, this event is sure to make a splash!

Presented by the Champaign County Young Professionals with support from Weidmann Electrical Technology and the Mechanicsburg Public Library.

06/05/2026

A big thank you to First Central National Bank for hosting our June First Friday Coffee! Great conversations and a wonderful turnout of community members made for a fantastic morning.
Mark your calendars for July 10th, when V. Patrick Hamilton Group, Re/Max Alliance will host our next gathering. See you there! ☕️

06/04/2026

🍍🧽 Somebody has been hard at work getting treat bags ready for all of his friends visiting Bikini Bottom in Downtown Urbana on Saturday, June 13th!

Legacy Park will be transformed into Bikini Bottom for a special Second Saturday celebration as Champaign County joins America 250 Ohio's Ohio Goes To The Movies theme.

Bring the family and enjoy:
🛍️ Sidewalk vendors throughout downtown
🌮 Food trucks and local favorites
🪣 The "Chum Bucket" Dunk Tank
🎉 SpongeBob-themed activities
🫧 Treat bags and surprises
🎬 FREE showing of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants at the Gloria Theatre by GrandWorks at 4PM

We're also celebrating Urbana native Clancy Brown, the legendary voice of Mr. Krabs, making this movie-themed Second Saturday even more special!

A huge thank you to our sponsor, Soap N Sudz Laundry, for helping bring Bikini Bottom to life. We can't imagine a better partner for an underwater adventure! 🧽

Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the fun!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 11AM–4PM
📍 Legacy Park & Downtown Urbana

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? We'll find out when Bikini Bottom comes to Urbana! 🍍🌊