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BUSINESS ATTRACTION NEWS
August 2011
Dance Xtreme, Clinton, IL 

Opening day for DeWitt County's new dance studio was a beautiful, busy summer day! Ribbon cutting at 1pm and dance demo on WCIA TV during Our Town Clinton at 6pm.  Entrepreneurs, Kim and Brian Alexander, start out with 2 1/2 jobs and plan to grow the business as kids and adults alike sign up to learn to dance!  For more info call (217) 935-3149 or sign up for classes Saturday, 8-20, at 112 N. Monroe (next to Curves) 

Timberview Alpacas, Clinton, IL

Come view the magic of the hummm!  That's right these sweet (and very soft) creatures hum when they are happy.  Elizabeth and Rick Lord have started a new herd right here in DeWitt County and are planning opportunities for visitors to share that magic. A new baby is due in October! The Alpacas are sheared in the spring and the fiber can be spun and woven into many beautiful items.  DCDC will report events as they are planned. For more info call (217) 935-8756 or email timberviewalpacas@hotmail.com

BUSINESS RETENTION NEWS
April 2011 - Clinton
Curves Ribbon Cutting New owners Marilyn & Frank Black get help 
cutting the ribbon from the Clinton Area Chamber and 
Tourism Bureau after purchasing from Clinton Entrepreneur, Karissa West
BUSINESS ATTRACTION NEWS
MARCH 2011 - 
FNL GROUP OPENS DIRECT TV INSTALLATION SITE IN CLINTON

Between 30 and 50 installer jobs are now available for DeWitt County and the surrounding region. DeWitt County Development Council (DCDC) has been working with Phoenix-based FNL Group as the company brings their Direct TV Installation firm to the former Alexander Lumber site in Clinton. 

This is great news for DeWitt County following the recent announcement that Alexander Lumber closed their doors on E. Clay. DCDC Executive Director, Ruth Stauffer stated, “Walter Alexander was happy to help Clinton replace those lost jobs and offered to lease the Clinton buildings to the FNL Group.”

The installer job description can be seen on Cable Channel 13 coordinated by the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Interested candidates should respond to bloomingtonadmin@fnlgroup.com with name, contact information, and a resume.  Please list "Illinois Job Posting" in the subject line or stop in the office at 401 E. Clay in Clinton.  A recruiter will be in contact if the qualifications match the needs of this position.

February 2011
Farmer City Subway Open 
Business Attraction News
November 2011

Sophie's Bar 
Grand Opening 
Friday, November 18, 5pm
Door Prizes • Free Buffet
100 East Side Square (formerly The Greeks)
Open every Friday and Saturday till 2am

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