Register with this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QMCrTS-8SbK6XxSwaAcOvA
About the speaker: Andrea Hoover is a small business consultant and the founder of Merchant’s Edge, a service designed to help brick-and-mortar businesses in small-town downtowns grow through practical strategy and support. With over 20 years of experience across retail, fitness, hospitality, and e-commerce, Andrea never set out to be an entrepreneur—but found herself stepping into opportunities that aligned with her skills and season of life. She now draws on that lived experience to help others navigate business ownership with confidence. Andrea’s mission is to equip local businesses to thrive in the communities they call home.
Over lunch, provided by the Champaign County Chamber of Commerce, the team met with stakeholders to discuss the history of downtown revitalization, current efforts taking place, and the community dynamics at work. The DART team asked many questions of the stakeholders, gathering important background and current information. While in Urbana, the DART team toured downtown and led a community visioning session at First Presbyterian Church on Court Street.
MSD, the Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Urbana have embarked on an effort to make the Main Street corridor more welcoming and pedestrian-friendly. As a Main Street Program, a mix of philanthropic grants and federal, state, and local funding would be available. The effort aims to transform downtown with improvements designed to make Main Street Urbana a destination and gathering place for all. For more information, email [email protected]. About Heritage Ohio Heritage Ohio helps people save the places that matter, build community, and live better. As Ohio’s official historic preservation and Main Street organization, Heritage Ohio fosters economic development and sustainability through the preservation of historic buildings, revitalization of downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, and promotion of cultural tourism. Since 1998, Heritage Ohio has contracted with the National Main Street Center as Ohio’s state coordinating agency for the Main Street Program™.
The Monument Square District would like to thank all of the merchants/business and voters that helped to make the Flannel & Fall Window Contest a success as a new event. After 328 votes, we would like to congratulate the winner, Downtown Divas! The following is a list of the Top 8: Downtown Divas Tommy Brooks Salon Dee Brew Coffee Our Kitchen Window Winery & Home Goods Vintage Traveler Guild Gallery Interior Ethel’s Flower Shop The Peoples Savings Bank Thank you to all merchants/businesses and thanks again to Andy Grimm for the photography!  |
Downtown Urbana, OhioKeep up with all of the news and upcoming events On the Square in downtown Urbana, Ohio! Archives
May 2025
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed
|
|
Website by Berry Digital Solutions, LLC
On the Square, Urbana, Ohio
On the Square, Urbana, Ohio