THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM THE CITY OF DANVILLE AND VERMILION ADVANTAGE
Today, we learned that after 65 years of production in Danville, Pepsico will close Quaker Oats effective June 8, 2024. The business has already ceased production but will continue to pay their employees through that time. While this shocks and saddens us, we will unite as a community to help those who have lost their employment.
The City of Danville, Vermilion Advantage, Danville Area Community College, and Vermilion County Works are collaborating together to ensure that Quaker employees and their families have the support that they need. We are currently updating a list of local job opportunities and discussing training opportunities that will help them transition into other roles in the community. Most other businesses in town need additional skilled workers, and Quaker employees are known for their hard work and commitment to excellence. Our hope is to connect great workers to great employment opportunities. Together, we will weather this storm.
Please feel free to contact any of us via the means listed below.
Rickey Williams, Jr. Mike Marron
Mayor, City of Danville CEO & President, Vermilion Advantage
mayor@cityofdanville.org ceo@vermilionadvantage.com
217-431-2400 217-442-6201
Stephen Nacco Chuck Jones
President, Danville Area Community College Director, Vermilion County Works
snacco@dacc.edu cjones@dacc.edu
217-443-8848 217-442-0296
