The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and banquet Thursday, September 28. The theme is Do Great Things! All chamber... All Chamber Members Invited to Annual Meeting

The Milbank Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and banquet Thursday, September 28. The theme is Do Great Things!

All chamber members, their employees, and spouses are invited. A social starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Speedway Event Center and dinner is at 6 p.m. The business meeting, election of board members and presentation of awards is scheduled to begin at 6:45. Exciting entertainment by comedian-magician David Harris, a two-time Midwest Emmy Award winner, tops off the evening. Tickets are $20 per person. RSVP by calling 605-432-6656, emailing membershipdirector@milbanksd.com, or by stopping by the office to purchase tickets by Monday, September 25. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be available at the door.

Two positions on the board of directors are open for nomination. Abbey Heisinger (Casey’s) and Jeremy Johnson (Kibble Equipment) completed their terms. Nomination forms are available at the chamber office. The deadline is Monday, September 25. Chamber members may nominate other chamber members for the open three-year terms.

Current members of the Board of Directors include: Denice Hooth (EXIT Realty) President, Alesia Christensen (Great Western Bank) Vice President , Dan Sorenson (S&D One Stop) Treasurer, Chely Wellnitz (First Bank & Trust), Cheri Meagher (Speedway), Sara Snaza (Whimsy on Main), Dave Hupke (Valley Queen), and Jessica Strobl (Lewis Drug).

Three awards have been added this year and will be presented during the annual meeting. All chamber businesses are eligible for one of the three awards including Small Chamber Business of the Year, Corporate Chamber Business of the Year, and Rookie Chamber Business of the Year. Those nominations are also due by Monday, September 25.

For questions, to RSVP for the annual meeting, or to make a nomination for a board member or an award, contact Milbank Area Chamber Membership Director Chelcie Eischens at 605-432-6656 or email to membershipdirector@milbanksd.com.

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