Danville Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau

Visitor Spending up 6.2% in Vermilion County

DACVB — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:02:38 +0000

According to new figures from the US Travel Association, released by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, visitor spending in Vermilion County increased 6.2% in 2010, totaling $70.47 million over the $66.34 in 2009. The county saw increases in three other categories; Payroll up 0.1% ($12.84 million), State Tax Receipts up 5% ($4.21 million), and Local Tax Receipts up 2.5% ($1.63 million).

“To see a growth in tax revenues, generated by tourism, is great news in this sluggish economy,” said DACVB Director, Jeanie Cooke.” “These tax dollars benefit Danville and Vermilion County providing much needed funds for our area.”

Wounded Warriors Join Danville’s Finest vs Bravest

DACVB — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:39:00 +0000

Danville Police and Fire will be joined on August 27th at their annual Finest vs Bravest Softball games by the Wound Warriors. The Wounded Warriors are comprised of young, competitive, athletic veterans and active duty soldiers who lost limbs post-9/11 while serving their country. The Wounded Warriors were recently highlighted by NBC and Sports Illustrated. Come out and show your support! Gates at Danville Stadium will open at 4:30 PM with the first of 3 games beginning at 5:00 PM. Fireworks will follow the games!

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ANNUAL R.O.S.E. AWARD

DACVB — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:00:55 +0000

The Danville Area Convention & Visitors’ Bureau is seeking nominees for the 14th R.O.S.E. (Recognition of Service Excellence) Award.

This award is given annually to one of Vermilion Counties’ exceptional front-line hospitality workers to thank those individuals that go above and beyond to create a positive impression of our community. This could include offering ideas of fun area activities, giving helpful directions, inviting visitors to return, or any number of ways to leave a visitor knowing “Danville/Vermilion County really has a lot to offer.”

Please take time to thank someone by calling us at 217-442-2096 or emailing info@danvilleareainfo.com. Please note that this award is for front-line, rather than managerial positions.

Welcome Young Athletes!

DACVB — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:26:38 +0000

Four hundred Young Athletes are expected to participate in a Special Olympics Young Athlete event to be held this coming Friday, April 8 at the Danville High School Outdoor Track. Welcome all!

Volunteers are needed. Please email: bbrenner@soill.org

DANVILLE LOVES COMPANY!

DACVB — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 21:08:44 +0000

Welcome Spartan Rumble Wrestling – All Day Sunday at the Palmer Arena!!!!!

FEBRUARY KICKS OFF WITH MIDWEST CLASSIC

DACVB — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:08:23 +0000

The month of February kicks off with the Midwest Classic Show Choir competition, one of our favorite events at the Danville Area Convention & Visitors’ Bureau.

Tonight – Friday Feb. 4th, you can catch the kickoff performance by the North Ridge Radiant Reds at 5:30, South View’s Encore at 8:00 PM and the North Ridge Redcoats around 10:30 PM, followed by the awards presentation.

Tomorrow – Sat Feb 5th, the high school competition find soloists and dance teams beginning at 10:30 AM in the Little Theatre and ending at 5:30 PM/ At 8:00 AM, show choir competition begins in the Dick VanDyke Auditorium. Danville High School’s Delegation performs at 6:25 PM and the Contemporaires at 11:50 PM.

Don’t miss these twenty five talented Show Choir’s singing and dancing their hearts for your entertainment!

HEY ALL OF YOU RAILROAD FANS!

DACVB — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:58:36 +0000

Our partner, the Illinois Office of Tourism, has asked us to spread the word and seek assistance in bringing an event to Illinois. To help:

Great Excursion Adventure – You Route the Steam Competition

Illinois residents can help determine whether a legendary steam locomotive will embark on a one-time excursion through the state as part of Union Pacific’s Great Excursion Adventure – You Route the Steam competition. The Illinois-Iowa route, known as the Tuscola Turn, is one of four finalists in the competition. Participants have from now through January 17 to vote on the winning tour route.

“This competition is a unique way for residents to get involved with promoting their local communities and the state of Illinois. By casting their online vote, participants can help bring rail enthusiasts and visitors from across the Midwest to explore the great state of Illinois and benefit the local economy,” said Jan Kostner, Deputy Director, Illinois Office of Tourism, a division of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

The Tuscola Turn route starts in Boone, Iowa and travels east through Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, Mt. Vernon, De Witt, and Clinton. It continues toward Chicago through the Illinois communities of Rochelle, DeKalb, West Chicago, Glen Ellyn and Proviso, turning south to Woodland and Villa Grove before concluding in Tuscola.

To cast a vote, individuals should visit http://www.upexcursion.com/ from now through January 17. Participants may vote once daily for one of four routes. Participants who engage their friends and family in voting via Facebook and Twitter can earn points when their Friends and Followers click on a referral link they share. The winning tour route will be announced January 18.

Preliminary voting in the contest to select the four finalist tour routes was conducted online November 9 through December 6, 2010.

For more information on the competition and to cast a vote, visit www.upexcursion.com.
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Check out this new concept for Vermilion County Cooks!

DACVB — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:31:00 +0000

Check out this new community kitchen/restaurant co-op in Downtown Danville at 38 N. Vermilion. A new concept for the area with lots of opportunity! http://mycooksworkshop.com/

Festival Kicks off Nov. 13

DACVB — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:44:09 +0000

“IMAGINE” the joy in a child’s eyes as their senses are dazzled by the sounds and sights of the holiday season. The lights, the music, and the tastes of Christmas will delight kids of all ages. For information: 217-442-6583

SHOES SHINE IN GALLERY EXHIBIT

DACVB — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:09:00 +0000

Remember shopping for shoes at Mosser’s? Be sure and stop by the Alley Gallery through November. The Shoe Show Exhibit is open on Tuesdays & Thursdays from noon to 4 PM highlighting fantastic artwork by our talented local artists!