If you have someone you would like to share we have an online form here; or contact Nicole Van Hyfte
nvanhyfte@vermilionadvantage.com or Ashton Greer agreer@cityofdanville.org.
Vermilion Advantage News
BIGG Tip – How to Save More Money
Make it a game! (1) Set a clear goal: “I will save $100 this month.” (2) Make a chart with levels. In this case, you may create four levels in $25 increments. (3) As you save money, color in the chart to show your progress in the game. (4) Give yourself a reward when you reach the next level and a bigger treat when you achieve your overall goals. It hastens your journey 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
Vermilion Advantage is Looking for Speakers – see flyer 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
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
Danville Boat Club is taking reservations for your Holiday Parties & Gatherings – see flyer here
Rob Witzel’s Super Penguin hits Bookstores Nationwide – see media release here
ECICAA Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program – see news release here
ECICAA Voices of Community Action – see August newsletter here
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
Sleepy Creek Vineyards is need of volunteer Harvest Help – see full details 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
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 – see Auto Loan Special here; see new mortgage refinance product here
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.
September 10 Vermilion County Conservation District hosting River to Rail Ride – see flyer here; sponsorship information here; see volunteer information here
September 10 Luella’s Lodge is hosting a Bereaved Moms Self-Care Saturday event – see flyer here
September 10 Lovin Cup Food Truck & Motley Food will be at the Humane Society’s Woofstock 22 Event in Downtown Danville – See event flyer here
September 16-18 Vermilion River Fall Festival at Ellsworth Park– see sponsorship information here; see event information here
September 17 Chris Oberheim Memorial Softball Game fundraiser for Peacemaker Project 703 & the Survivor Resource Center at the historic Danville Stadium – see flyer here
September 17 & 18 Red Masks presents an outdoor event; Bleacher Bums – see news release here
112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe:
August 26: Live music with War Road Gypsy 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
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:
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 – Pork Chops with gravy, baked beans, & cheesy potatoes.
Thursdays: Lunch 11:00AM-2:00PM Soup & Salad bar, variety of burgers, chicken strips and shrimp.
September 11: Breakfast on Lake Vermilion 9:00AM-1:00PM. See flyer here
October 2: Golf Outing, $75 per player or $60 for Turtle Run members. This includes gold, cart, dinner, prizes and beverages on the course. See sign up form here
Friday Night Cook: Cheeseburgers/hamburgers, chicken strips, pork fritters, grilled chicken, and hot dogs. All meals come with 2 sides: fries, onion rings, and beans. $10 5:50PM – 7:30PM
August 26: Dixie Flyers will be playing in the hall from 7:00PM-9:00PM
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 26: Live music with Zach & Mollie
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.
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.
