Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company

02/02/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest chamber members!

- Clark's Rentals LLC
- Level Up Builders LLC
- Martinson Construction
- Mayer Signs
- Wonder Press Creations
- Savannah Klein
- Sandra Leuer

Thank you for investing in local connections, collaboration and growth — we're so glad you're here!

Interested in joining the chamber? Visit LiveVermillion.com/Membership.

01/31/2026

Celebrating 20 years of Walmart in Vermillion! 🎉

Today, Walmart celebrated an exciting milestone – 20 years serving the City of Vermillion and surrounding communities.

Thank you to the Walmart Vermillion team for being a longtime partner in our community! Here's to many more years!

01/30/2026

The Vermillion Pizza Battle is almost here! 🍕

For the entire month of February, participating Vermillion-area businesses will feature a signature pizza, competing for your vote to be crowned Vermillion's Best Pizza. Every slice you try helps support the local restaurants that make our community special!

How to Vote 📲

Download the LiveVermillion App → Eat | Drink → Pizza Battle → Vote for your favorites (it takes about 30 seconds to vote!).

✨ Bonus: Every week, one voter will be randomly selected to win $25 in Vermillion Bucks.

Learn more at LiveVermillion.com/Pizza-Battle and get ready to eat, vote and support local all February long. Share your pizza moment using .

Thank you to our sponsor, Dakota Realty & Property Management!

Featuring

Café Brulé • Cee Cee's Scratch Kitchen & Bar • Charcoal Lounge - Char Bar • Dakota Brick House • Dez from the Rez - Frybread & More • Doc's Bar Vermillion • HUMMERS ROADHOUSE • Hy-Vee • Mamacitas • Old Lumber Company Grill & Bar • Pizza Ranch • Toby's Lounge • XIX Brewing Company

01/28/2026

Do you have an event coming up in the Vermillion area? Add it to our community calendar so more people can find it!

Submit your event. 👉 chamber.livevermillion.com/events/public-submission

From live music and fundraisers to workshops and community gatherings — we want to help spread the word!

01/27/2026

Two of our chamber members were recognized at the South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism for their contributions to our region and state.

bluetinranch received the Ruth Ziolkowski Outstanding Hospitality & Customer Service Award, recognizing tourism professionals who provide remarkable service to visitors and whose work demonstrates an outstanding spirit of hospitality.

Jeff Erickson of Riverfront Broadcasting received the A.H. Pankow Award, honoring members of the media who show interest in and provide coverage of South Dakota’s tourism industry. Jeff was recognized for his dedication to sharing community stories with accuracy, passion and pride.

We’re proud to have both of these award winners as part of our chamber community!

Read the full press release here:

Twelve awards were presented honoring businesses and individuals for outstanding achievements and contributions to the tourism industry.

01/26/2026

Meet another face behind Vermillion NEXT and one of Vermillion’s biggest fans.👇

Next up in our “Meet the Team” series is Kacy Tubbs! (aka me, the girl who writes the captions).

Though I may not officially be a townie, I’d like to think I’m one of Vermillion’s biggest fans. You can find me at various book clubs, walking my dog by the river, cheering on the Yotes, or talking about Taylor Swift and Harry Styles.

On that note: come to Common Grounds tomorrow from 8-9am (@ Hy-Vee Starbucks) if you want to talk about the new Harry Styles album with me! 🪩 Everyone is welcome to attend, whether you’re a Vermillion NEXT member or just curious about the organization.

01/21/2026

We’re at it again! Vermillion has been nominated for Best Small Town Arts Scene in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards — for the second year in a row!

Vote daily and help keep Vermillion’s arts scene on top! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/vermillion-south-dakota/

01/15/2026

Thank you to Mayor Jon Cole and Commissioner Travis Mockler for sharing timely updates on what's happening in Vermillion and Clay County – and to everyone who joined us! We appreciate your engagement in our community!

01/15/2026

Did you vote today?

Did you know the National Music Museum is home to the world’s oldest cello, Elvis Presley’s guitars, and saxophones made by Adolphe Sax?

That’s why we’re a finalist for USA TODAY 10Best Best Music Museum — now we just need your vote!

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/national-music-museum-vermillion-south-dakota/

01/14/2026

We love seeing our Vermillion NEXT Young Professionals in action!

It’s a new year, which means a new Vermillion NEXT Steering Committee! There’s some familiar faces and some new faces in this year’s committee, and they’re all excited to make this a year to remember.

First up in our “Meet the Team” series is our Secretary & Membership Lead, Hailey Freidel! Hailey is a certified Vermillion townie who loves to travel, cheer on Notre Dame football, and spend time with her friends and family.

01/13/2026

The National Music Museum is a USA TODAY 10Best finalist for Best Music Museum.

Vote daily through Feb. 9 and help showcase Vermillion nationwide!

Learn more. 👇

Big news! The National Music Museum has been named a finalist for USA TODAY 10Best – Best Music Museum!

Help put Vermillion on the national stage. Vote once per day now through Feb. 9:
https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/national-music-museum-vermillion-south-dakota/