Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company

9.1.10
We would like to welcome our newest 2010 VCDC Members!
Davis Design
Margo's Moppets
South Dakota Nonprofit Association
SDN Communications

8.27.10
Last nights 'Thursdays on the Plaza' was a huge success. The United Way Annual Kick-off was held at the same time. Click the photo's to see everyone enjoying the great band and fantastic food.

8.11.10
Congratulations to RED Steakhouse who opened August 11th in Downtown Vermillion!

9.7.10
Citizens Academy
The City of Vermillion is offering a second Citizens Academy class for all Vermillion residents over the age of 18. The Citizens Academy is a free, hands-on, interactive public information program that allows citizens an insight into City services and the functions of City departments. The sessions will be once a week for eight weeks starting Sept. 7th. The sessions will be held at City Hall or at the different department sites. The Citizens Academy allows Vermillion residents to get a behind the scenes look at how our City government operates. If interested please contact Evie at 677-7159 or eviej@cityofvermillion.com.

8.5.10
A great crowd gathered for the Ribbon Cutting of Ratingen Platz and the kick-off to 'Thursdays on the Plaza' on August 5th. The crowd enjoyed live music by Jami Buttke and The Aquila Band! Join us for the next 'Thursdays on the Plaza' on August 26th.

7.27.10
The Annual VCDC Golf Social was July 27th at The Bluffs Golf Course. The Roadhouse served a fantastic meal! Check out the winners photo's.
First Flight winners were:
1st Place - Dakota PC Warehouse
2nd Place - Sammelson Brothers
3rd Place - USD Foundation
Second Flight winners were:
1st Place - PrintSource
2nd Place - Bank of the West
3rd Place - Hy-Vee

7.15.10
WIN A $100 GAS CARD

VERMILLION, SOUTH DAKOTA (July 15, 2010) -The Downtown Vermillion Action Team (DVAT) is having a raffle with chances to win two-$100 gas cards. "$1.00 for a possible $100.00 gas card? Now that can be a great return on your money and a good investment in Vermillion's downtown growth!" said Laura Hollingsworth, Personal Banking Officer at First Dakota National Bank and member of the DVAT. The tickets will sell for one dollar apiece or six for five dollars.

The gas cards to be raffled will be from Downtown Vermillion gas stations. The tickets are being sold by DVAT members and at downtown businesses displaying "Raffle Tickets Sold Here" signs. Presently they are available at Nook 'n Cranny, Scoops, Heart and Soul, and Pressing Matters Printing.

The proceeds from this raffle will support community projects taking place in Downtown Vermillion. In the past five years DVAT projects have included purchasing the banners for Downtown, development of a Downtown website, and collaborations with Tour de Kota, Coyote Bash, Coyoteopoly, Ribs Rods & Rock 'n Roll, Race For the Cure, the food pantry, the Vermillion Chamber and City of Vermillion.

The drawing for the two gas cards will be held by the big tent at the Rib, Rods, and Rock'n Roll event on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. You need not be present to win.

For more information about the Downtown Vermillion Action Team, log on the website at downtownvermillion.com and click on the "About us" tab.

6.27.10
Congratulations to Fireworks Unlimited who had their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on June 27th in celebration of the completion of their new building, 1 mile east of Vermillion on Hwy 50.

6.01.10
Help us in welcoming our newest member, H&R Block

5.26.10
View photos from the City Council/Mayoral Candidate Forum here.

5.19.10
Click here to view photos from the Business After Hours at the Muenster University Center.

5.17.10
Please help us in welcoming our newest member, Heartland Home Care, Inc.

5.12.10
View photos from the Business After Hours hosted by SESDAC

4.21.10
Click here to view photos from the PrintSource Business After Hours.

4.19.10
Please help us in welcoming our newest member, Red Steakhouse!

4.09.10
Photos from the Ribbon Cutting for Alexis A. Tracy, Attorney at Law.

3.30.10
Click here to view photos from the PrairieSun Organics Ribbon Cutting

3.22.10
We would like to welcome our newest 2010 VCDC Members!

· Clay County Historic Preservation Commission
· Vermillion Area Farmer's Market
· PrairieSun Organics
· Tom & Nancy Nelson
· Alexia A. Tracy, Attorney at Law
· Leadership Vermillion
· Lewis & Clark Home Builders Association
· Security National Bank of South Dakota

3.22.10
Cracker Barrel - March 2010

3.22.10
Photos from Raziel's Business After Hours

3.3.10
The Vermillion School District has launched a new website, click here to view

2.26.2010
Wine becoming a value-added success story

2.20.2010
Cracker Barrel - February 2010

2.19.2010
2010 VCDC Annual Banquet & Meeting

2.13.2010
Clay County Tourism Defying The Odds

2.11.2010
Click here to view photos from Vermillion's Legislature Day in Pierre

2.8.2010
Click here to view photos from the Ribbon Cutting for W.H. Over Museum's newest exhibit

1.11.2010
Heartland Smiles now has a website! Click here to view it!

12.30.2009
City of Vermillion starts 'Citizens Academy' program

12.14.2009
Click here to view photos from the David Owen Pre-Legislative Tour Stop