Chamber of Commerce Prepares For Annual Awards Banquet

(Le Mars) — Preparations are being made for the Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Awards program scheduled for next Thursday, January 23rd. The annual event will be held in the upper level at the Le Mars Convention Center. Neal Adler is the executive director with the Le Mars Chamber. He says this year’s program will feature a key-note speaker.

Adler wants to thank those businesses that have helped make it possible for the speaker’s appearance.

The Chamber Banquet and Awards program is when the community recognizes its “Citizen of the Year” as well as the “Business of the Year.” Adler says there were a number of nominations submitted for both categories.

In addition to naming of the “Citizen of the Year” and “Business of the Year”, the event will also acknowledge and recognize those individuals that were given the “Employee of the Month” and “Boss of the Quarter” honors during 2019.

In the past, a favorite among the attendees would be the various videos that would feature many of the community leaders, and towns people. Adler says this year, since the program will feature a speaker, there won’t be as many videos.

Tickets are selling for $50. Hy Vee will be catering the evening meal which Adler says will consist of roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, and a variety of pies. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with the program and dinner to start at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by contacting the Chamber of Commerce office at 546-8821.