Top 10 Reasons to Join the Champaign Chamber
- By investing in the Chamber, you are investing in your community
- Discounted healthcare premiums, prescription drug cards, dental and vision plans
- Workers Compensation Group Programs including Safety Council; over $125,000 was given back to local businesses through our Workers Comp Group rating program
- Networking opportunities at Business Afterhours and First Friday Coffee Hour
- Increased Awareness through our monthly newsletters and the Chamber page in the Urbana Daily Citizen
- Membership listing on the Chamber Web-site along with a link to your homepage
- Exposure and advertising opportunities through Visitors Bureau events; Barn Quilt Tour, Golf Outing, Balloon Fest, Chamber Night at the Races, Annual Dinner
- An investment in our future leaders through our adult and youth leadership programs – Leadership Champaign County
- Business Referrals through our “relocation packets” and “visitors packets”
- Continuing education opportunities through business seminars and HR lunches
- Speedway Gas Card. Save 6 cents per gallon!
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