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Chamber accepting applications for Leadership program
The 2019-2020 Leadership Champaign County class is pictured visiting Koenig Equipment on Agriculture day in October 2019.
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The Champaign County Chamber of Commerce extends an invitation to community members to apply for their leadership development program, Leadership Champaign County.
The program encourages participants to broaden their perspectives, enhance their leadership skill and learn from other leaders who are active in the community. Participants gain knowledge and skills that are necessary to be an effective leader in their community and within their organization.
The Leadership Champaign County program offers participants in-depth, “behind the scenes” looks at local government, education and health care, among other exclusive opportunities. Participants tour farms, factories and other local facilities while learning from business owners and community leaders about a wide range of topics. Hands-
The former Urbana University campus will be the place to find local employment opportunities Saturday, July 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., during the Champaign Cou
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National Day of Prayer observed locally
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In observance of the 70th annual National Day of Prayer, Champaign County will host a county-wide prayer service at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6, at Freedom Grove, at the intersection of South U.S. 68 and state Route 54, by the Champaign County Community Center.
The prayer service will follow a series of prayer walks in Urbana that focus on seven areas of community life:
-Military: 10 a.m. outside VFW/DAV Hall, 220 E. Court St. Led by Pastor Jacob Hayward.
-Government: 11:30 a.m., starting at the Champaign County Courthouse, 200 N. Main St., then proceeding to the Champaign County Community Center, 1512 S. U.S. 68. Led by Pastor David Ridenour.