Inside Vermilion County Magazine

2025 Review

• From the Board Chair: Turning a Moment of Transition into Momentum
• From the Interim CEO
• Executive Board 2025 – 2026
• Directors 2025 – 2026
• VA Staff: Standout Moments from 2025
• Why Vermilion Advantage?
• Economic Development
• Workforce Development
• Leadership Tomorrow Class 36: Building Engaged Leaders
• Chamber Events
• One of our most popular activities – The Scarecrow Contest!
• 2025 Golf Outing Title Sponsor
• Mark Your Calendar! 2026 Events
• New Member Snapshot: Smitty’s Car Wash
• New Member Snapshot: Horizon Health
• New Member Snapshot: Brittney’s Counseling

• From the CEO/President
• Vermilion Advantage Launches New Ambassador Program
• In the Middle Exhibit Honors the Life and Legacy of Sybil Mervis
• Vermilion Advantage Named 2025 Outstanding Chamber of the Year
• Someone to Know: Steve Brandy
• Member of the Month – November 2025
• Students Explore Local Career Opportunities During Tour of Industries
• A Holiday Visit to Cedar View: Where Local Flavor and Community Spirit Shine
• Vermilion County Celebrating 200 Years
• New Member Snapshot: ConnectAble, Inc
• New Member Snapshot: Sparkle Clean Car Wash
• New Member Snapshot: Damiana Health PLLC & Third Place (A Wellness Space)
• New Member Snapshot: 360 Benefits Group
• New Member Snapshot: TASC-Connecting Justice and Health Across Illinois
• New Member snapshot: C-N Custom Stell Work

• A Season of Gratitude & Growth
• Danville to Premiere Dick Van Dyke Documentary at FischerFest
• First Friday’s Night of Lights Parade in Downtown Danville Set for December 5th
• 2025 Holiday Events in Vermilion County
• Christmas in the Barn: A Heartwarming Holiday Tradition in Potomac
• Festival of Trees Kicks Off the Holiday Season November 15-19
• Jessica Hogue: On a Mission to Help Women Succeed
• Mark Your Calendar!
• 2025 Building & Construction Trades Expo Recap
• Someone to Know: Todd Lee
• Member of the Month – October 2025
• ECHI Health Program
• New Member Snapshot: Clarity Design

• From the CEO/President
• Kruger’s Trunk or Treat Brings Families Together for Halloween Fun
• 3rd Annual Vermilion Advantage Scarecrow Contest
• Everything To Know about the Trades Expo on October 23rd
• A New Chapter of Leadership at Vermilion Advantage
• Someone to Know: Ami Siefert
• AWEBCO: Celebrating 10 Years of Growth and Community Impact
• Revitalizing Communities: The Vermilion County Trustee Program
• From VC to DC: Vermilion Advantage Builds Momentum in Washington
• New Member Snapshot: Cedar and Smoke
• New Member Snapshot: Advantage Therapy and Rehabilitation
• New Member Snapshot: Danville Senior Apartments
• Her Advantage: A Women in Business Initiative

• From the CEO/President
• Courtesy Ford to Showcase Illinois’ Only 2025 Ford Mustang GTD in Danville
• Thank you!
• Someone to Know: Jeanie Cooke
• Dr. Randy Fletcher Brings Vision & Purpose to DACC Presidency
• Vermilion Advantage Welcomes New Operations Assistant Sarah Haase
• UICCU’s Partnership Program Is Changing the Game for Workforce Engagement
• Member of the Month – August 2025
• New Member Snapshot: The Craft | A Mane Artery
• New Member Snapshot: Amplified HR
• New Member Snapshot: KW Locksmith, LLC
• New Member Snapshot: CiHRG
• New Member Snapshot: Star City Media

• From the CEO/President
• Electric Power and Community Spirit Drive Tilton Raffle to Support Emergency Services
• Glesco Electric Powering Care for America’s Veterans
• Campaign to Equip Vermilion County’s Next Generation 
• FischerFest To Celebrate Gene Hackman Two-Day Film Festival Set for August 16-17
• Revel Bakery & Play Cafe: Where Family, Flavor, and Fun Come Together
• From Danville to Pamplona: Building Global Bridges for Local Impact
• New Member Snapshot: Step UP Vermilion County
• New Member Snapshot: Great Lakes Credit Union
• Career Quest: Local Internships Spark Futures for Area Teens
• Member of the Month – July 2025
• Someone to Know: John Hart