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Inside Vermilion County

March Issue

To view this months issues of “Inside Vermilion County” visit our website!

https://www.vermilionadvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IVC-March-2023.pdf

Jobs

Workforce Development needs your feedback! Sponsored survey by State Representative Mike Marron – see survey here

Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit – see news release here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency is seeking an Energy Coordinator – see details here

Ironworkers 380 Join Apprenticeship is Accepting Applications until 3/27/23 – see flyer 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 – Vermilion Advantage is Vermilion County, Illinois’ electronic resource for career and occupational opportunities, employer profiles, career information, K-16 education programs and partnerships in our area. Learn more about local training through Danville Area Community College and other local training resources. It’s all here. If you need help to be set up as a user on our Vermilion County Jobs Board page to post job openings, please contact Vermilion Advantage at 217-442-6201.

Honors & Achievements

Internationally renowned author Christopher Dunn (right) met with the Danville Noon Rotary on Mar. 6 to talk about his books on the secret technologies that once operated within Egypt’s pyramids. With the release of his third book impending, Mr. Dunn plans to hold a book launch at the Fischer Theatre. Shown here thanking the Danville author for his presentation is the day’s Sergeant-at-Arms Andy Van Hyfte.

Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Fall 2022 Semester – see news release here

Prior to the Mar. 7 meeting, the Danville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners honored Frank Brunacci, who retired after 11 years as a commissioner. From left are Danville Mayor Rickey Williams, Board Chair Amy Hoose, Frank Brunacci, Fire Chief Aaron Marcott, and Police Chief Christopher Yates.

Healthcare

OSF Pediatrics offers care from infancy through the teenage years – see flyer here

Crosspoint Human Services Offers Mental Health & Psychiatric Services – see news release here

Rosecrance “On You Radar” Podcast – See “The Overlap Between Mental Illness and Substance Use” episode here

Education

Illinois Small Business Center at DACC – see upcoming classes & training events here

District 118 Fine Arts – save the date for April 1 Jazz Festival and April 29 for the Fine Arts Festival!

DACC Courses & Trainings

Fitness Over 50 – see details here

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – see details here

Forklift New Driver Course and Powered Industrial Truck Train the Trainer – see details here

Deadlines to Apply for DACC Summer and Fall 2023 Health Career Programs – see details here

Free DACC Training Building Trades – see details here

DACC late start spring classes – see details here

DACC’s Community Education spring 2023 classes – see details here

DACC Corporate Education 2023 Training Opportunities – see flyer here

DACC Coordinated Engineering Program – see details here

New Membership Alert

Welcome to Vermilion Advantage Kruger Tuckpointing & Patriot Pure Water Conditioning!

Diana Stewart

Diana Stewart is the President and majority owner of EnvirOx, a local company that employs 45 people in Vermilion County, manufacturing environmentally sustainable cleaning solutions. She is a second-generation owner of the company, much to her own surprise. Diana says, “I was going to be an artist. I had no intention of taking over the family business.” In fact, she started her professional journey as a student at Parsons School of Design in New York City, and through many twists and turns in life, she eventually realized she was not going to return for graduate school, and she called her father and asked for a place in the company.

Diana comes from a line of entrepreneurs. Her grandfather owned a company in Vermilion County, and then her father owned and sold that business and eventually started EnvirOx when Diana was only 14. She watched everything growing up from meetings and negotiations to office work. She was learning the ins and outs of the company from a very young age, so when she transitioned into working for the company as an adult, it was very natural for her to work her way through various roles, eventually leading to her promotion in 2015.

An EnvirOx employee boasts that, “The culture fostered here is very unique and attributes to the almost nonexistent turnover rate.” When asked about this, Diana says, “We focus on intensive team building at EnvirOx. We learned a lot through the pandemic; especially that work-life balance is important and can be achieved through remote work options and earned trust… I have an excellent team. We are a family.” Diana says that for her, because of the company culture, it actually is not lonely at the top. She feels supported by her staff as she also supports them.

As a mother to twin girls and a female leader in a typically male-dominated field, Diana is thankful for what the pandemic taught us all. She says, “As working women, the pandemic decompartmentalized our lives. For the first time ever, all of our roles had to exist all in one space. It broke the expectation of pretending we are not mothers with children.” Diana is especially committed to the children in the Danville area as EnvirOx proudly supports multiple organizations that help the kids throughout the community including United Way, Boys and Girls Club, Danville Family YMCA, DACC scholarships, Project Success, and Danville Public School Foundation, to name a few. She says, “The long term health of Danville depends on the children.”

In addition to being a present mother and leading an impactful company, Diana finds time to volunteer. She has been a member of the Danville Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors for some time, and she enjoys having that outlet to contribute towards the arts in Danville. She says, “The arts are extremely important to me. The arts organizations in Danville changed my life, so I want to give back in that way.” She prefers Danville to other places she has lived due to the cost of living, low traffic, pace of life and the proximity to other cities. Diana grew up in Covington and Danville and since her childhood, has lived in Atlanta, New York City, Cleveland, and Champaign, eventually returning home.

To top it off, through EnvirOx, Diana is making a name for Danville on a global level! EnvirOx was featured in Fresenius Medical Care GLOBAL Magazine under the heading Female Ingenuity to the Rescue (page 31).

Check it out here:

https://factsandfigures.freseniusmedicalcare.com/fileadmin/2022/fme_magazin_2022_en.pdf

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Announcements & Community

BIGG Tip of the Week: How to Turn a Rival into an Ally

Ben Franklin had a simple technique to win difficult people over to his side: Ask them to recommend a book for you to read. In our times, you may extend this to other media. For example, you ask them for a favorite blog, podcast, or video channel. By getting their suggestions, they buy into helping you and conclude that you aren’t so bad after all! It builds relationships that lead to BIGG Success! Get more tips from BIGG Success here.

Leadership Tomorrow is seeking sponsors for The Amazing Race – see flyer here

City of Danville CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Grant Program – see news release here

Motley Food Menu Options

see menu here. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MotleyFoodDanville/.

Healthy Prep Meal Service – Have a Healthy Lunch Today! Enjoy our individual meals on Grab-and-Go! See other meal options here

Doug Ireland – Prudential Advisors

Don’t leave your retirement up to luck. Choosing the right plan for you can help you achieve the future you always dreamed of. Contact me at 217-516-7778 or doug.ireland@prudential.com to start the conversation! Prudential and its representatives do not give legal or tax advice. Retirement Plans in 2023: Choosing the Right Account | Entrepreneur

New Super Penguin Plush Toys are Available for Preorder – see details here

Women’s HERstory Month 2023 – see upcoming events here

Illinois Housing Development Association’s Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) is a court-based rental assistance program for people who are facing eviction and are in court proceeding – see program information here

ECICAA Announces the Start of the Energy Assistance Program

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 menu here.

Visit www.mimiskitchen-catering.com

Be a voice from Vermilion County community to discuss Early Childhood service needs – see flyer here

CASA March 2023 Advocate Training Dates Here

Vermilion County Conservation District 2023 Camp Programs – see flyer here; see program registration here

Vermilion Regional Airport Authority – Airport Improvement Projects here

Steve Lane Retirement – see news release here

The Vermilion Conservationist Spring 2023 – see here

East Central Illinois Community Action Agency VOCA Newsletter – see March edition here

Rotary Memorial Way Flag Sales – see details here

The City of Danville, along with other agencies such as Vermilion Advantage, is creating a plan to revitalize neighborhoods nearby Carle’s Medical Campus, which is currently being constructed at W. Madison St. and N. Logan Ave. Accordingly, we are seeking to assess the housing and commercial conditions of its surrounding area and understand the needs and desires of our residents.

The survey will take about 5-10 minutes, and the results will be only used for the purpose of the neighborhood plan.

Your opinions will help us to create a better city. If you have any questions, please contact Jun Sohn at jsohn@cityofdanvile.org or 217-431-2873.

Will you help inform our decisions by taking this brief survey?

https://s.surveyplanet.com/qjox9ziq

“We need a minute of your time! Did you know that around 70 people are killed or seriously injured in roadway crashes each year in Vermilion County? Local leaders are studying existing roadway safety needs and your input is valuable in developing strategies to make Vermilion County safer.”

www.surveymonkey.com/r/VermilionSafetySurvey

Upcoming Member Events

March 16 Community Impact Awards at the Fisher Theatre – see news release here

March 18 The Grant Township United Community Barstool Golf; Locations include Hubbard Trail Country Club, The Pump, 112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe, and The Legion – see flyer here

March 18 The 6th Annual Sportsman’s Banquet Returns – see news release here

March 18 Join Keep Vermilion County Beautiful for the Great American Clean Up – see flyer here

March 18 The Feast of St. Joseph: A Feast for Everyone – see news release here; see flyer here; see menu page 1 here; see menu page 2 here

March 19 Vermilion County Conservation District’s Maple Syrup Fest – see details here

April 1 Sunrise Rotary Polar Plunge 2023 – see flyer here

April 1 Salvation Army Free Volunteer Certification Emergency Disaster Training – see news release here; see flyer here

April 7 First Friday HOP Downtown – see flyer here; see press release here

April 10 Save the Date for DACC Easter Egg Hunt!

April 14 CASA Night At The Races – see flyer here

April 22 Survivor Resource Center – Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – see flyer here; team registration here, single participant registration here

Danville Public Library – see upcoming events here

112 Wine and Coffee Shoppe:

Shoppe Hours: Monday-Thursday: 6:00AM-10:00PM; Friday & Saturday: 6:00AM-11:00pm & Sunday: 8:00AM-2:00PM

American Legion Post 210:

Friday Dinner served 5:00PM-7:00PM with options of beer battered fish, shrimp, and a variety of sandwiches

Big Thorn Farm & Brewery:

Bar Hours: Friday 3:00-9:00PM, Saturday Noon-9:00PM, Sunday 10:00AM–4:00PM
Enjoy our delicious craft beer, great food, and one-of-a-kind Greenhouse Bar setting.

Boxcar Books & Vinyl:

We have a club for that! The Donut Club grades 5-8, The Coffee Club grades 8-12 and the Adult Book Club.
Check out our Rail Mail Book Subscription Boxes. Choose your genre and the number of months you’d like to subscribe and we will ship you a new release book and bookish gifts each month!
For more details visit our website here

Danville Boat Club: (15750 Boat Club Road)

Big Burger Tuesday Members & Invited Guest- Doors Open at 5 orders taken starting at 5:30PM: Several burger, shrimp, and chicken options.
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance – see flyer here
March 26 Breakfast on Lake Vermilion – see flyer here
April 1 BINGO – see flyer here

Danville Country Club: ( 2718 Denmark Rd, Danville)

March 16 Party at Danville County Clun – Illini Basketball. See flyer here
March 17 St. Patrick’s Day at DCC
March 18 Watch the NCAA Tournament at DCC
More Information will be posted about these dates soon!

Danville Farmer’s Market: (First Presbyterian Church 100 N. Franklin, Danville)

April 1
Hours are 10:00AM-2:00PM

Fischer Theatre:

March 16 Hidden Figures playing at 7:00PM
March 17 Belfast playing at 7:00PM
March 25 Tolkien Reading Day Movie TBA
March 31 “That’s What She Said” Celebrating the power of Women’s Voices – see Details here
Visit atthefischer.com for ticket 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
March 15: 12:00PM-7:00PM For a limited time, Wine Down ALL DAY Wednesday. $5 any glass of wine, small slushy, or small sangria. Take a mid-week break to relax and unwind!
March 17: 4:00PM-8:00PM Cafecito Cubano Food Truck on site
March 17: 6:00PM-9:00Pm Live Music Series with Wreckless Whiskey Unplugged
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: