Champaign County has been developing successful business, industry and agriculture for nearly 200 years. Traditional and high-tech industries have evolved in harmony with an extensive agricultural community. Five school systems and a university provide top-notch education. County parks and state preserves combined with organized community recreational programs and little league sports allow residents of all ages to enjoy the out-of-doors.
The county comprises four small towns, a full-fledged city and a dozen rural villages and townships plus miles of picturesque farmland. It is land good for the heart and spirit; a wonderful place for raising happy, healthy families.
2011-2012 Board of Directors:
Than Johnson, President - Champaign Residential Services, Inc. David Snyder - Security National Bank
Jeanne Bowman - Mercy Memorial Hospital
Carolyn Carr - High Street Manor Bed & Breakfast Lisa Case - Tech II
Nick Christian - Urbana University Andrew Donahoe - KTH Parts Industries
Paul Kurtz - Hemisphere Coffee Roasters, LLC
Joe Sampson - Village of St. Paris
Terry Howell - Howell Buildings Company
Dave Smith - Freshwater Farms of Ohio
Pat Thackery - Cafe Paradiso
Tina Knotts, Executive Director
Dottie Landis, Administrative Assistant
Congratulations to Chamber Members!
Congratulations to Chamber members in the news recently:
- International Harvester Employee Credit Union was recently awarded a Five Star rating from Bauer Financial Reports.
- Urbana University and the Champaign County Library have received a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts for "The Big Read" program.
Clark State Community College was presented with the Business of the Year Award in recognition of the groomed look of the Leffel Lane campus.
- NetGain Information Systems posted an 87% growth increase, positioning themselves as #68 on the CRN 2008 Fast Growth 100 List.
- Rosewood Machine & Tool was recognized by Honda for its precision measurement supply and service of meters, chart recorders, fixtures, gauges, fabrications and machining.
- Sterling House of Urbana has earned the Quality Health Care award from Brookdale Senior Living for the fourth year in a row.
- Five employees of Yoder Concrete Construction LLC have completed requirements to become certified concrete flatwork technicians.
Recent Events at the Chamber
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Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park