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nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com or Ashton Greer agreer@cityofdanville.org.
Vermilion Advantage News
BIGG Tip – Turning a Part-Time Job Into a Blooming Business
Jim McCann wanted to make a little extra money. So he got a part-time job in a flower shop. Eventually, he started his own store. And another. And another. He saw a need for a nationwide flower delivery service. He started 1-800-FLOWERS. Now, the company does over $2 billion in business a year. What can you do part-time to build a blooming business? It may deliver your BIGG success. Get more tips from BIGG Success here.
Community Tours- We can help with your Professional Recruitment and/or Short- or Long-Term Rental Needs – Vermilion Advantage can help our members with professional recruitment by taking your new employees or employment candidates on a (free) Community Tour. We can also help your current or new employees with rental referrals – we keep a word-of-mouth list of available home and apartment rentals, also including some furnished short-term corporate rentals, that the public may not be aware of through other channels. In addition, we have some lovely extended-stay hotel suite options. And, if you have professional rental properties coming available, make sure Nicole has your property on her list! Questions? Call Nicole at 217-442-6201 or email her at nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com.
APPI Energy – Data-Driven Procurement and Consulting – For 23 years, APPI Energy has remained a trusted name as the preferred provider of energy consulting services for 158 trade associations and chambers of commerce including Vermilion Advantage. We provide our clients with recommendations designed to save time, reduce expenses, and create budget certainty during the energy procurement process. Find out more at www.appienergy.com.
Jobs
Vermilion Advantage Job Board – For current, local job opportunities posted directly by employers, please see the Vermilion County Jobs Board at www.vermilionadvantage.com/job-board. If you would like to be set up as a user on the Vermilion County Jobs Board page to post job openings, please contact our office at 217-442-6201
All A’s/Achievements
AMBUCS- 89th annual AMBUCS First Citizen Banquet Honoring Dean Carlton- see news release here
Your Stories & “All A’s” – We are here to help you share the stories of your businesses & your “Awards, Achievements, and Accolades” for your business or your employees. Everyone has a story – successes, challenges, great employees, there are good stories about every one of your businesses that you can share with the community. Please tell us your story at email contact@vermilionadvantage.com or contact us at 217-442-6201
Announcements
Vermilion County Conservation District Forest Glen Archery Deer Lottery Tickets on Sale – see news release here; see brochure here; see rules here
Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center Seeking Donations – see news release here; see wish list here
Vermilion River Fall Festival Sponsorships Available – see news release here
MidWest America Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Special & Share Certificate Special – see Auto Loan Special here; see Share Certificate Special here
CIBM Bank Share Home Equity Line of Credit Loan – see news release here
Danville Dans Holding Baseball Skills Camps – see news release here
Danville Dans Going to the Dogs with Bark in the Park June 16 at 6:30PM – see news release here
Lovin Cup Food Truck Father’s Day Bruch June 19 at 10:00AM – see news release here
Vermilion County Museum Society: Celebration of Wedding season June 21 at 11:00AM – see news release here
U of I Extension Master Gardeners: Backyard Berries with Walter Deck on June 21 – see news release here
Reach One Coach One Basketball Shooting Camp at the David S. Palmer Arena June 23 & 24 – see news release here
Palmer Arena Links & Pucks Golf Tournament on June 24 – see news release here; see flyer here; see sponsorship form here
Battle for the Border Girls & Boys All-Star Basketball Games on June 24 – see news release here
Illiana Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 25 – see news release here
Arts in the Park Looking for Artists, Volunteers, & Sponsors for June 25-26 Dates – see news release here
Danville American Legion Post #210 Taco Night June 30th – see news release here
VFW Post 728 Second annual Golf Fundraiser- see news release here donations list here
Mimi’s Kitchen & Catering Menu Options – see buffet pricing here; see appetizer menu here; see entrée menu here; see dessert menu here; Healthy Eating Options – see menu here. Visit www.mimiskitchen-catering.com.
112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe: June 17: Live Music with Three Man Duo from 6:00-9:00PM. June 24: Live Music with War Road Gypsy from 6:00-9:00PM. Game Room Bar Now open with live music every Friday Night in June, July, & August – see news release here. See full menu at www.112wine.com. Our hours: Monday-Thursday 6:00AM-10:00PM, Friday & Saturday 6:00AM-11:00pm, Sundays 8:00AM-2:00PM.
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery: June 19: Father’s Day Brunch 10:00AM – 4:00PM. Greenhouse Bar Hours: Thursday 3:00-9:00PM, Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday Noon-8:00PM. https://www.bigthornfarm.com/
Danville Art League: Sharon Schmidt Regional Open Art Competition and exhibit in the month of June. DAL & Exhibit is open 9:00AM-Noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays or by appointment. See all the amazing classes at www.danvilleartleague.com.
Danville Boat Club: Tuesdays: Members & Invited Guests Big Burger Tuesdays, Doors open at 5:00PM, Food orders begin at 5:30PM. Thursdays: Offering Lunch by the Lake from 11:00AM-2:00PM. Visit Facebook at Danville Boat Club. June 19: Father’s Day BBQ 11:00AM– 2:00PM. This event is open to the public, Adults $24.95 Kids 10 & Under $10.95. June 25: Boat Poker Run, follow instructions to 10 docks and receive a card at each dock (extra cards can be purchased) best hand wins! Register at the Boat Club or the Courtesy dock between noon -1:00PM. July 7: Balloon Splash-n-Dash Party Gates open at 4:30, Admission is $5 for Adults and children 10 and under are free.
Downtown Danville First Friday Events: July 1: Sports & Brews, Community Yoga, & Summer Sounds 5:00-9:00PM – see news release here. For questions or more information contact Ashton Greer at agreer@cityofdanville.org.
Danville V.F.W. Post #728: Sundays: Bingo at 2:00PM.
Oakwood Public Library: Vendor Space available for Farmer’s Market beginning in June -see news release here. Visit http://www.oakwood.lib.il.us/ or Facebook: Oakwood Public Library.
Sleepy Creek Vineyards: Mondays: Yoga & Wine with Linda. Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10. Tuesdays: Yoga & Wine with Mandy. Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10. June 17: Wieners and Wine – Wieners & Wine Every Friday in April to October. You buy the drinks, we provide the hot dogs, fixings & fire to roast it over (weather permitting) from 5:00-8:00PM. June 17: Shop with Taylor’s Trends Boutique 5:00PM – 8:00PM & Free Live Music with David Howie from 6:30-8:30PM June 18: Murder Mystery Dinner “The Illinois Hillbillies” from 6:30PM – 9:30PM. June 19: Father’s Day with Last Minute Band from 2:00 – 5:00PM and T&G Food Truck onsite from noon – 5:00PM. Hours: Sunday-Tuesday Noon-6:00PM; Wednesday-Thursday-Saturday Noon-7:00PM & Friday Noon-9:00PM. Please visit our Facebook page at Sleepy Creek Vineyards or online at www.sleepycreekvineyards.com for updates.
Turtle Run: Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing – see info here & see the winning pot each week on Facebook. Thursdays: Fowling League – Fowling is 1st team to knock down opponents 10 bowling pins with a football – see info here. Summer Schedule for Yoga Mondays and Thursdays – see info here. July 3 Freedom Celebration with food trucks & fireworks followed by 90’s Daughter.
Westville American Legion:Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:00PM. Tickets $1.00. Thursdays: Tacos/Nachos with Bob Schifo from 5:30-7:30PM. Free line dancing lessons every Monday at 6PM and every Friday at 10:30AM. See full menu here
Education
Small Business Development Center Shares May/June News/Upcoming Trainings – see news release here
DACC College for Kids Summer 2022 Classes – see news release here
DACC Corporate & Community Ed 2022 Training Classes – see news release here
DACC Adult Education Summer 2022 Classes – see news release here
The Trep School Announces Free Business Classes, Coaching and Funding for 2022 – see news release here
Danville Public School Foundation June Newsletter – see news release here
Health Care
OSF Occupational Health Looking for your Feedback – see survey here
Crosspoint Human Services Offers Mental Health & Psychiatric Services – see news release here
Rosecrance Podcast “On Your Radar”: You Got Help, Now What? – see news release here
