Page 2 shop online at www.broadcasteronline.com May 10, 2011 CHAMBER CHAT Vermillion Area Chamber of Commerce & Development Company 116 Market Street, Suite 103 Vermillion, SD 57069 605-624-5571 vcdc@vermillionchamber.com www.vermillionchamber.com Compiled By Nancy Nelson Chamber Business: Vermillion Area Job Fair, Tuesday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Armory/Community Center, 603 Princeton St. Businesses are invited to host a booth and meet prospective hires up close and personal. The cost to host a booth is just $25. Please contact the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company at 624-5571 or at annb@vermillionchamber.com. Reserve your spot by Wednesday, May 4 to be included in the promotional announcements. Vermillion NOW! Luncheon: We will be holding a Vermillion NOW! update luncheon at Valiant Vineyards Winery on Wednesday, May 18 at noon. The luncheon is open to Vermillion NOW! investors as well as the general public for the purpose of providing an update on progress in the Vermillion NOW! campaign. In addition, we will introduce Mark Gerhardt and John Heemstra from Mitchell Technical Institute (MTI) and Josh Svatos from the Regional Technical Education Center (RTEC) to present information about our next initiative on the need for workforce development to support our target industries. Cost for the luncheon is $10. Please call the VCDC of?ce at (605) 624-5571 for further details and to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! Food and Fun! Tour de Kota is just over a month away on Thursday, June 9 and we’ve got fun plans in store for both the riders and the Vermillion community! Tour de Kota campsite will be located at the USD tailgate grounds, where a variety of food vendors will be set up beginning the morning of June 9 and continuing through the evening. “Poker Alice” will entertain the crowd with live music in the evening. Spread the Apartments NEXT TO WALMART UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP NEWLY CONSTRUCTED APARTMENTS • LOW ELECTRIC BILLS New large 3-bedroom with master bedroom, master bathroom, walk-in Closets New large 2-bedroom word, bring your friends and family, and join us for a fun day of great food, entertainment, and socializing. What a great way to kick off the summer!! How to Become More Active in the Community: Are you interested in becoming more active in the community? Join one of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company’s (VCDC) rewarding committees! If you enjoy event planning, the Special Events Committee is for you. This committee works to plan and promote events that the VCDC hosts such as the Annual 4th of July Celebration, the Annual Christmas Celebration and the VCDC Annual Banquet. If you are interested in the legislative issues that affect Clay County and the local businesses the Legislative Affairs Committee would be a perfect ?t for you. If you would like to serve as the goodwill and public relations representative by participating in and attending ribbon cuttings, new business openings, community events, socials, parades and festivals the Ambassador Committee would be an excellent choice. If you are interested in joining or would like more information or partially fund larger projects. Your annual donations to our Foundation will provide us with increasing funds each year for worthwhile projects. Ann Breitag on one or all of these committees, please contact Ann at annb@vermillionchamber.com or call 624-5571. Business After Hours: Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your business and network with your peers? Sign up to host a Business After Hours event! These events generally run from 5 to 7 p.m. on a weeknight and the hosting business provides hors d’oeuvres and refresments. If interested, please contact Ann at: annb@vermillionchamber.com or at 624-5571. The Vermillion Area Community Foundation is accepting proposals for projects to improve our community. Forms for submitting proposals by groups or organizations are available at the Chamber of Commerce of?ce. While funds available are limited we can fully fund small one time requests Handicap accessible, no pets, no parties. Only pay electricity, all other utilities paid! 214 Bower Street, Vermillion This Weeks Happenings: Announcement: “Books for Budding Brains” Drive is running now at Dakota PC Warehouse, 1216 E. Cherry St. through May 15. Books are collected for disadvantaged children with a portion of the books going to families affected by the recent tornado in Mapleton, IA. For more information, contact Liz Roscovius at 605-2324170 or liz.roscovius@d2ww.co m or visit: www.d2worldwide.com. Announcement: The Cafe' Brule' (now open since April 7) located at 24 West Main Street proudly presents an exhibition of artwork by Michele David Mechling, Nancy Losacker and Susan M. Heggestad, now through June 4. Stop by the brand new Cafe' Brule' and view this show by three Vermillion artists. For inquiries about the artists and their artwork, please contact gallery coordinator, Michele Mechling at michele4csg@yahoo.co m. Spring Fling Dinner fundraiser at the First United Methodist Don’s Dust Control CALL GARY Cell: 712-899-0505 • Horse Arenas • Private Drives • Unpaved Roads • Elevator Access • Free Estimates 605-384-3201 Cell: 605-491-2133 See Church of Vermillion on Wednesday, May 11, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the fellowship rooms at 16 N. Dakota St. Menu: roast beef, potatoes, vegetables and desserts. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and under. The public is invited to come and enjoy the dinner. Eagle Riders Meeting, Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Eagles. Girls Golf, Thursday, May 12 at 9 a.m. in Harrisburg. Cancer Support Group Meeting, Thursday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sletwold Room at Trinity Lutheran Church, 816 E. Clark St. Call Marcy at 624-8706 for more information. Big 8 Conference Track, Thursday, May 12 at 3 p.m. in Madison. Boys Tennis, Thursday, May 12 at 4 p.m. at Sioux Falls Lincoln. Vermillion Middle School Concert, Thursday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Vermillion High School. Tim McGraw with Luke Bryan & The Band Perry to perform Thursday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at Sioux City Tyson Event Center. Tickets can be purchased at the Tyson Events Center box of?ce, by calling Ticketmaster @ 1-800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Brown Bag Lunch Program Product Endorsement by EarlyAmerican Cornet & Trumpet Soloists, 19001950, Friday, May 13 at 12:05 p.m. at the National Music Museum located on USD campus, corner of Clark & Yale St. Open to the public at no charge. Girls Golf, Friday, May 13 at 2 p.m. in Yankton. su|do|ku Your PA, Same Day. © 2008 KrazyDad.com Fill the puzzle so that every row, every column, and every section contain the numbers 1-9 without repeating a number Michele Chaussee, physician assistant, has built a patient base that enjoys her dedication to serving diabetic patients, as well as families and students. 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