Western Troubadours Contemporary Western Music at Vermillion Public Library
The Western Troubadours are coming to Vermillion for a concert of contemporary folk and western music at the Edith B. Siegrist Vermillion Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 9. Award-winning songwriters Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black will perform their “Songs & Stories of the American West” concert at 6 p.m. Grombacher and Black are both multi-instrumentalists, and their songs draw vivid portraits and tell fascinating stories that they accompany with guitars, bass, and mandolin. “This will be our duo’s
Award-Winning Author Christine Wevik to Discuss New Paranormal Mystery 'Unremembered'
Award-winning author Christine Wevik, known for her gripping paranormal mysteries and compelling true crime books, will be holding a special event on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 6-7 p.m. at the Vermillion Public Library. The event will feature a talk and Q&A session focused on her latest book, "UNREMEMBERED," followed by a book signing. Wevik's writing delves into the dark and unseen corners of human experience, from a woman who sees memories in old houses to highlighting real-life cold cases. Her new book,
Mazing Acres is Paying Tribute to Lainey Wilson with Corn Maze
In celebration of her current Country Music Association (CMA) honor of Entertainer of the Year, Mazing Acres is preparing to open a corn maze paying tribute to country music icon Lainey Wilson, one of many popping up this fall that will collectively draw up to a million visitors. The 5-acre maze is scheduled to open for its sixth season on Sept. 13, 2025. Mazing Acres is one of 36 farms across the U.S. and Canada inviting guests to “Get Lost with Lainey” in their corn maze this year. Continuing a tradition
How to Promote a Local Event on a Shoestring Budget
Promoting an event without a big budget doesn’t mean you’re stuck with half-baked flyers and empty chairs. In fact, some of the most effective tactics cost little more than creativity, timing, and sweat equity. If you're a small business owner trying to get people in the door, the rules are different—you don’t need a national campaign, you need one that cuts through in your zip code. Here’s how to do it right, without draining your wallet. Start with Creative Guerrilla Buzz Tactics You don’t need
Buying a Struggling Business? Here’s How to Revive It for the Market You’re In Now
There’s a kind of pull that happens when you spot a business with bones. Maybe it’s the walk-in traffic. Maybe it’s the brand equity that’s still whispering through the dust. Or maybe it’s just the price tag — irresistible, because it comes with risk. But let’s not romanticize it: buying a failing business is a knife’s edge move. One that demands clarity, rhythm, and brutal specificity. If you’re going to do it, you need to know exactly where to look, what to keep, and what to rip out.Spot the spark, not
How Small Businesses Can Handle Organizational Shifts
Organizational change isn’t just for sprawling corporate skyscrapers with mission statements etched in glass. It’s for you, in the corner café with the espresso machine that rattles like it’s alive. It’s for the two-person accounting firm working out of a garage that still smells like oil. The moment you decide to shift how your business runs—whether it’s hiring a new manager, switching software, or moving your entire operation online—you’ve entered the ever-messy, deeply human, and rarely linear world of
Strengthen Your Business with a Streamlined Client Onboarding Experience
In the competitive landscape of service-based industries, the client onboarding process is a pivotal moment that can set the tone for future interactions. A well-executed onboarding experience not only enhances client satisfaction but also lays the groundwork for enduring partnerships. By integrating smart strategies and leveraging technology, businesses can transform onboarding from a routine task into a strategic advantage. This approach not only streamlines operations but also demonstrates a commitment
