The City of Vernon and the businesses that call it home are seeing a nice economic boom, thanks in part to some large scale construction projects in the area.
Construction workers, engineers and other passing through have contributed more than $215,000 in Sales Tax Revenue over the last month alone, a new record for the city.
City Manager Mitch Grant said, "For the last 3 months at least, we've been record high on sales tax revenue. The motels and hotels are all full and the restaurants are full and that's a big impact on us right there."
Business owners have also noticed more strange faces passing through their doors. Co-owner of Bevos Drive In, Melinda Steele, said, "Oh yeah, I think a lot of them are out here working on the wind turbines and we get a lot of people from the power plant moving in and out. It will definitely help our local economy."
The Sales Tax revenue is split, with 2/3 going to the City of Vernon and the other 1/3 going to the Business Development Corporation.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:25:50 GMT
You won't want to miss the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Electra. A parade will kick off the Celebration starting at 10 a.m. from the old Dunbar School.
You won't want to miss the Juneteenth celebration on Saturday in Electra.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:03 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:03:43 GMT
Arbor House is hosting a motorcycle rally Saturday. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There are open categories for all bikes. The $10 entry fee will benefit Patsy's House. There will be hotdogs,
Arbor House is hosting a motorcycle rally Saturday. It's from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:54:18 GMT
The Better Business Bureau is receiving a lot of calls from consumers who sustained hail damage to their vehicles. The BBB offers the following advice: Call your insurance agent or company immediately
The Better Business Bureau is receiving a lot of calls from consumers who sustained hail damage to their vehicles. The BBB offers the following advice
