There are good economic news stories in Vermilion County, and when they happen, they're called March Forth Moments. It could be new jobs coming to the area, a new buiness or an expansion, or even someone receiving an award or other recognition. They are all March Forth Moments.
March Forth Vermilion County! Last week saw our community in the national spotlight as the host of 15 college basketball teams from around the country. According to local officials the economic impact from the tournament was in excess of 1 million dollars….The NJCAA will return for the 20th year in 2013.
Much has been said and written about the Vermilion Street Retail Project….By mid 2013 we will have Kohl’s, Meijer and TJ Maxx to add to our local shopping choices. The importance of keeping local retail dollars local can’t be overstated. These dollars impact services such as police, fire, road and street improvements just to name a few. Remember when you take your dollars out of the county…the benefits to the local community go with you.
March Forth Vermilion County is a partnership with Vermilion Chevy, Buick and GMC, …Gaudio Distributing, Iroquois Federal, Financial and Insurance…and Bryant Industries in support of the Vermilion Advantage. This group of partners is your March Forth Vermilion County team.
March Forth Vermilion County…when you focus on good news, you get more of it!
Good news has been springing up all over in East Central Illinois…2012 has already seen the largest number of retail development projects announced or under construction in Vermilion County in over 25-years.
Dirt is moving on the new Kohl’s site on Vermilion Street in Danville, while renovation is on going in the new Tilton County Market on Georgetown Road. What does this mean to Vermilion County? Jobs, ….retail sales tax… and opportunity…By the middle of 2013 many of the categories of business that area residents left to make purchases will be found right here at home….Keeping the local retail dollars in Vermilion County is very important, and critical to our long term growth as a community.
Don’t wait until 2013…continue to support our local businesses by shopping at home and keeping your local dollars… local.
March Forth Vermilion County is a partnership with Vermilion Chevy, Buick and GMC, …Gaudio Distributing, Iroquois Federal, Financial and Insurance…and Bryant Industries in support of the Vermilion Advantage. This group of partners is your March Forth Vermilion County team.
March Forth Vermilion County…when you focus on good news, you get more of it!
Vermilion County is Marching Forth! Mike Hulvey from Neuhoff Media is proud to announce that for the third consecutive year our company and the Vermilion Advantage along with partners, Vermilion Chevrolet, Gaudio Distributing, Iroquois Federal, Insurance and Investments along with Bryant Industries have partnered to bring the good news that is happening here in our community to you each week. March Forth isn’t just a date on the calendar, it’s a term we use to describe where this community is heading…forward. There are March Forth Moments happening everyday from Hoopeston to Ridge Farm, Allerton to Rankin and everywhere in between…as we say on the radio, “When you focus on good news you get more of it”…well, there is plenty of good news to be focusing on.
In Tilton we will soon see the opening of a new County Market, in Hoopeston construction continues on a number of projects, Kohl’s will be open by Christmas and Meijer in 2013…and that’s just the beginning.
A special thanks to Dave Warga from Vermilion Chevy, Eric Gaudio and the Gaudio Family, TJ Morris and Tom Chamberlin from Iroquois, Mike Bryant and the Bryant Family along with Vicki Haugen and her team at the Vermilion Advantage. This group of partners makes up the March Forth Vermilion County team.
March Forth Vermilion County…when you focus on good news, you get more of it!
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Community Blood Drive at St James
St James United Methodist Church will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Tuesday May 28th from 3pm to 7pm. The drive will be at 504 North Vermilion Street in Danville.
Blood Drive May 28th
Saint James United Methodist Church is having a Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 3-7 pm at the church, 504 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61832. For information, call the church at 217-442-1504. Walk-ins are welcome. Seventeen is the minimum blood donor age in Illinois or age 16 with a signed parent’s permission slip (available at the church). Be sure to eat a hearty meal before you come and bring a photo ID or your Blood Donor’s card. It's simple. It's safe. And you could save up to three lives. Donors will get t-shirts for donating close to a holiday! See us on facebook or stjames-umc.com or email us at stjames@cooketech.net
Blood Drive at Diamond Brothers Insurance
Diamond Brothers Insurance will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Wednesday May 29th from 10am to 5pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 120 North Vermilion in Danville.
Help Oklahoma
Whitestar Home Health Agency is requesting donated items to take to Oklahoma to help with this tragedy that has affected so many lives. They are accepting clothes, non-perishables & hygiene products. Drop off items to 108 N. Vermilion, Danville, IL. For more information, please call 217-442-0605. Please have all items donated by May 31st, 2013.
49th Annual Turtle Reunion Races
Knights of Columbus present the 49th annual Turtle Reunion Races on Saturday June 1st, 2013 from 12pm to 8pm at 310 Bryant Avenue in Danville, IL. There will be turtle races, food, and beverages, a 50/50 drawing, and fun for all. All proceeds will be donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Any questions? call 217-260-1983
49th Annual Turtle Races
Saturday, June 1st from 12-8pm at the Knoghts of Columbus Hall, 310 Bryan Ave in Danville. There will be food & beverages, a 50/50 drawing and Turtle Races. All proceeds donated to help those children with developmental disabilities. Last year, $9,600 was raised and donated. For more information, please call Micheal Puhr at (217) 260-1983.
Smart Choice Food for May
The Rock Church in Danville is selling Smart Choice Food, including a variety of frozen meat for the price of $36, valued at over $80. Order dates are Thursday May 16th from 9:30am to 1:30pm, Saturday May 18th from 9am to 11am and Monday May 20th from 9:30am to 1:30pm(cash and link card only day). You may also order online, www.smartchoicefood.com. Pick up date for Smart Choice Food will be June 1st at 10am. For more information call 443-4559. You must come in person and pre-pay your order. Cash and link cards are accepted. Order dates/times & pickup will be at the Rock Church on 20 Poland Road here in Danville.
Potomac Community Blood Drive
Potomac Community Naz Church & Middlefork UMC will sponsor a blood drive with Community Blood Services of Illinois on Sunday, June 2nd from 11am to 2pm. The Bloodmobile will be at 206 E. Sate in Potomac.
Georgetown- Ridge Farm Soccer Fundraiser
El Toro Mexican Restaurant is donating 20% of your bill to Georgetown- Ridge Farm High School Soccer Team. Donation day is Monday May 6th, 2013 from open to close. Restaurant is at 619 S. Gilbert St. in Danville. Flier must accompany order for donation to be applied.
Benefit for C.A. Rush
There will be a benefit for C.A. Rush who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Come & Join us in showing support for one who has always been there to support others. Event will be held at Robin's Bar on June 8th, 2013 at 101 East 5th Street in Tilton, IL. Half of the proceeds will be going toward mounting medical expenses and the other half will go to Danville Cancer Center. For questions or to make a donation, call 217-202-9544 or 217-443-3145. Multiple bands for his and your entertainment will be playing. An early Dice Run & all day raffles, 50/50 drawing, prize giveaways and plenty of food will be available!
Help Fight Hunger
Join us for Brand It Blue Day on June 8th to volunteer at the Danville Area Food Pantry. You'll even get a free shirt for volunteering! If you can't make it to volunteer, drop off non-perishable food from 7:30am to 5:30pm at the Express office located at 3607 N.Vermilion St. from now until June 8th. For more information, call 217-703-4156 or visit www.expresspros.com/branditblue
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