The 2019 Annual Banquet of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC) has been set for Tuesday, April 2nd with tickets now available for purchase and location soon to be announced. This annual, multi-media event has grown phenomenally in recent years, having become a premium night of entertainment that attendees don’t want to miss. The evening’s highlights include the presentation of a number of awards, including the VCDC Community Leader of the Year, the NEXT Young Professional of the Year, the VCDC Brick Awards, the Mayor’s Community Service Award, and more. Attendees can expect several creative surprises and great entertainment, delicious food, special features, and an evening of true community celebration.
The VCDC is currently seeking nominations for the 2019 Vermillion Area Community Leader Award, NEXT Young Professional of the Year Award, and the 2019 Vermillion Area Family Business Award. The Community Leader Award is given to the Vermillion area individual with a prominent history of success, community involvement, and service-oriented leadership. This award recognizes the accomplishments of a Vermillion area individual and his/her/their contributions to our community. The NEXT Young Professional of the Year award is given to recognize an outstanding young professional in our community who have committed themselves to excellence in community engagement, as well as in their professional lives. “I greatly appreciate the encouragement and opportunities given to young professionals to contribute to the life and vitality of our town,” shares Laura Anderton, a previous recipient of the NEXT Young Professional of the Year Award. The Family Business Award is given to a Vermillion area family business with a strong record of success, family involvement, community service, multi-generational culture, and a positive, family business structure. This award recognizes the accomplishments of a Vermillion area family business and their contributions to our community. The VCDC invites you to nominate your choice for any of these awards. Nomination forms can be found at the VCDC office. The nomination deadline is Monday, March 25th, 2019.

The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company is pleased to share that their first Business Luncheon of 2019 will feature David Owen, President and Chief Lobbyist of South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Owen is considered a premier authority on legislative impacts on business in South Dakota and will discuss the most pressing issues from this years legislative session, as well as what they mean for businesses in the area.
The luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, April 18th at 12pm in the Ronan Room of RED Steakhouse, and is sponsored by First Dakota National Bank, RED Steakhouse, Edward Jones, Red Roof Inn, First Bank & Trust, and the South Dakota Development Corporation. Seating is limited, and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $15 for Vermillion Chamber members, $20 for non-members, and can be obtained by calling the Chamber offices at 624-5571, or by emailing Katherine Heine at Katherine@vermillionchamber.com, or online here.

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