Community Organizations: Business Networking International (BNI)

I am a longtime member of BNI.  I was a member of BNI for over 5 years in Manhattan before moving home to Illinois.  BNI stands for Business Networking International and it a great way to build a referral network for long-term sustainable growth in your business.  I’m currently in a start-up BNI chapter in Champaign and we are looking …

Small Business Profile: Rincker Law in Champaign, Illinois

Rincker Law, PLLC is one of business sponsors for this blog.  I will be looking to highlight small businesses around Illinois on this blog.  If you feel that a small business in your community is making a difference and placing a mark on your community, please let me know. Rincker Law, PLLC is in its 9th year of business.  I …

Illinois Sweet Corn Festivals

Mark your calendars! My favorite time of the year is right around the corner… Chatham Sweet Corn Festival– July 21-22, 2018 Mendota Sweet Corn Festival– August 9-12, 2018 Urbana Sweet Corn Festival – August 24-25, 2018 Sweet Corn Blues Festival (Normal, Illinois) – August 24-25, 2018 DeKalb Corn Fest– August 24-26, 2018 The National Sweet Corn Festival (in Hopestown, Illinois) …

36 hours in Chicago

A few weeks ago, I went up to Chicago for a weekend getaway with someone that I’m dating and it was the perfect get away. We drove up late on Saturday morning from Champaign so we didn’t arrive until Saturday afternoon. We immediately went to the Millennium Park to walk around to see The Bean. What a gorgeous park and …

Downtown Champaign Street Art

  Here is some pictures of street art in Downtown Champaign.  I love what art can do for our moods and our communities.  I hope to see towns like Champaign embrace street art and murals more.

Urbana Street Art

  I’m a huge fan of street art — I will oftentimes be on the chase during my runs.  I hope to eventually post a streetart guide here on this blog so please stay tuned.  There is always great graffiti up in Downtown Urbana around the Bicycle Alley between Courier Cafe & Slam Terrace.