Business
Job Fair connects local employers to job seekers
Dozens of local job seekers, from high school students looking for part-time work to new residents looking for their first job in Vinton, gathered at the Skate Center, where several local businesses had set up tables for the annual VU Job Fair.
Last year, Kim Fischels of Custom Millwork & Finishing met an applicant who became a part-time driver. Long Term Care
Long-Term Care, that scary phrase no one wants to talk about. I think part of the reason that people are scared of the words Long Term Care is because it is associated with the end or our lives and let’s face it, no one wants to talk about that. And because when many people think of nursing homes, bad images come to mind. But allow me to show you what Long-Term care has to offer today, you may be shocked at how far it has come. Take the Vinton Bakery survey...please
A person with bakery experience is interested in Vinton as a new location. Would you give them a hand by taking the Vinton bakery survey?
Responses are completely anonymous. The goal of this market research survey is to understand how well a bakery in Vinton might perform.
To take the survey click on the link above or use www.surveymonkey.
4th St. Diner News
Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Sunday thru Friday. Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their accompanying spouse (regardless of age) is $3.25 for the meal. Individuals who are not yet 60 are WELCOME but need to pay $4.25 directly to the site manager for their meal. If you are just coming for the activity, the suggested contribution is $1.
Local documentary maker earns Outstanding Partner Award from IWGA
DES MOINES — The Wine Diamonds Film Team has been named the Iowa Wine Growers Association’s Outstanding Industry Partner for 2016. Producer Brad Johnson was presented the award during the 2016 Iowa Wine Awards Banquet & Dinner in conjunction with the Iowa Wine Growers Association Annual Conference on Sunday, February 28 at Prairie Meadows Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa. 'Colonel' Rundlett graduates from World Wide College of Auctioneering
Earning the honorary title of "Colonel," Dakota W. Rundlett Vinton graduated recently from World Wide College of Auctioneering, (a.k.a. Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering).
Rundlett successfully completed the course of instruction and training covering all phases of auctioneering taught by 22 professional instructors at the college. Shopko opens in Vinton
Young Cale Butts made a bit of Vinton retail history this morning when shortly after 9 a.m. he became the first person to ever make a purchase at the new Shopko Hometown Vinton store. Clerk Lori Polesky rang up a candy sale, making Cale the first official Shopko customer.
The store opened today, a little more than a year after the closing of the Alco store. McDonald's to celebrate renovation with After 5, Family Fun Day
The Vinton McDonald’s will be celebrating its renovation with a variety of events over the next several days.
On Thursday, Vinton Unlimited members are invited for an After Hours event from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. During this event, restaurant leaders will present the VSHS Choral Department a donation for the choir robe project.
The restaurant will also hold a week-long celebration from March 18-26, with prizes and special deals throughout the week.
Community Development Internship Opportunity
Vinton Unlimited is looking for a summer intern to help with community event planning, marketing, social media and office management. Must be a good communicator in both written and verbal communications. Must be organized and comfortable working with the business community. Facebook and Twitter experience is a plus. Graphic design & WordPress experience is also a plus, but not required.
Upcoming Benton County Action Academy
We missed YOU at our Action Academy Kickoff; but don’t worry, there is still time to participate!
Benton Development Group, Vinton Unlimited and Belle Plaine Community Development hosted a kickoff with the Small Business Development Center to familiarize Benton County small businesses with the Action Academy. This is a series of engaging educational experiences for small businesses to think about their business in a different way than they normally do, while connecting with small businesses resources and building their professional network.