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nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com or Ashton Greer agreer@cityofdanville.org.
Vermilion Advantage News
BIGG Tip – How Can You Love a Job You’re NOT Passionate About?
Love WHY you do it. For example, your job may not fully challenge you, but it does provide a regular check. In your spare time, you can start a business part-time. You love your work because it funds your lifestyle now, while also helping you build a bigger and brighter future. If you don’t love what you do, love why you do it. It leads to 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
SYGMA Back to School & Back to Work with open interviews August 6 – see flyer here
Express Employment Job Fair & Brunch by MiMi’s Kitchen & Catering August 7 – See flyer here
The Salvation Army Employment Workshop August 18 – see news release here; see flyer here
Vermilion Advantage is Looking for Speakers – see flyer here
Eastern Illinois Foodbank is looking for a Data & Research Specialist to join their Development team – see flyer here
ECICAA is requesting proposals from Mechanical and Architectural Contractors – see news release here
Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit – see news release here
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
Danville’s Three Kings of Peace teamed up with Project Success- see news release here
United Way of Danville Area and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program – see how you can sponsor here
Bruce and Patricia Rape have endowed the Walter E & Owen D Automotive/Welding Scholarship to support student scholarships at DACC – see news release here
DACC is Honored to Announce the 2022 Small Business Award Winners – see news release here
Share Your Stories & “All A’s” – These Member Announcements & the Inside Vermilion County magazine are here to help you share your stories & 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 by email at contact@vermilionadvantage.com or contact us at 217-442-6201.
Announcements & Community
The First Place Co-Working Space is excited to announce that their building (137 N Vermilion Street) is undergoing a full renovation – see news release here
The Salvation Army Back To School Drive August 5-7 – see news release here
Danville Sunrise Rotary Grant Application due by August 8 – see news release here
Vermilion County Federation of Labor Hosting 2022 Labor Day Parade; Application due by August 10 – see news release here; see application here
The Salvation Army distributes school supplies to those in need August 10-11 – see news release here
Three Crows Emporium Grand Opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony August 13 – see news release here
Love INC of Vermilion County is Collecting Shoes through August 14 – see news release here; see flyer here
Danville Boat Club is looking for sponsors to support annual raffle August 20 – see flyer here
Shoe Sensation is asking for your support with shoe and sock donations for District 118 students through August 21 – see news release here
Vermilion Advantage Human Resources & Safety Council with Speakers Mayor Rickey Williams & Police Chief Chris Yates August 30 – see flyer here
Vermilion County Child Advocacy Center Seeking Donations – see news release here; see wish list here
Pastor Offering Reward for Apprehending Child’s Killer, join him in supporting the Danville Police Department in their search – see news release here
Vermilion River Fall Festival Sponsorships Available – see news release here
Crosspoint Human Services is hosting their first annual Harvest Feast Fundraiser September 10 – see sponsorship opportunities here
MidWest America Federal Credit Union Auto Loan Special & Share Certificate Special – see Auto Loan Special here; see Share Certificate Special here; see new mortgage refinance producthere
CIBM Bank Share Home Equity Line of Credit Loan – see news release 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.
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.
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:
August 20: 6 Year Anniversary Celebration including new beer release, special menu from The Truck, Kayla’s Chic Treats, Bailie Poggendorf’s interactive art corner, live painter Tim Welch, produce stand and live music from Live Thru Wednesday
September 24: Street Food @ The Farm; we’re bringing street food to the country. Cafecito Cubano, Beef or Chicken, El Patron, & Bud’s BBQ
Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM.
Danville Boat Club:
Tuesdays: Members & Invited Guests Big Burger Tuesdays, Doors open at 5:00PM, Food orders begin at 5:30PM. Big burgers with fries $10 several burger and chicken options. Junior Burger with chips $8. Hot bar $10 – TBA
Thursdays: Lunch 11:00AM-2:00PM Soup & Salad bar, variety of burgers, chicken strips and shrimp.
August 7: Breakfast on the Lake 9:00AM-1:00PM; Open to the public see flyer here
Friday Night Cook: Cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters and hot dogs. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, coleslaw, and beans. Price is $10 serving time is 5:30PM-7:30PM
It’s In your Head Yoga & Breathwork
Monday & Thursdays: 6:00PM at Turtle Run (332 E Liberty Lane) $15 per person
Wednesdays: 7-7:40AM at Kresge Park (8N Vermilion St) $10 per person
Visit itsinyourhead.com for additional information
Sleepy Creek Vineyards:
Mondays: Yoga & Wine with Linda every Monday; Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10
Tuesdays: Yoga & Wine with Mandy every Tuesday; Doors open at 5:30PM Class begins at 6:00PM, Cost is $10.
Fridays: Wieners & Wine Every Friday from 5:00-8:00PM:
August 5: Live music with David Howie
August 6: Grape Stomping competition begins at 1:30; sign your team up here
August 6: Free live music with The Tangents Band from 2:00-4:00PM & food by T&G’s BBQ starting at noon
Sundays: Winey Mary Bar Every Sunday Noon-6:00PM:
Sleepy Creek 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:
Mondays and Thursdays: Summer Schedule for Yoga – see info here.
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.
August 5: AMBUCS Friday Night Concert Series, Live on the Landing with Feudin Hillbillys
Westville American Legion:
Mondays: Free line dancing lessons every Monday at 6:00PM
Wednesdays: Queen of Hearts Drawing at 7:00PM. Tickets $1.00.
Thursdays: Tacos/Nachos with Bob Schifo from 5:30-7:30PM
Fridays: Free line dancing lessons every Friday at 10:30AM.
