Dexter, Missouri - Industrial Appreciation Week kicked off with a Proclamation Signing at the Dexter Chamber of Commerce on Friday, September 11, 2015.

The Industrial Appreciation Week will be observed Monday, September 13th - Saturday, September 19th.

Area Chamber members and industry representatives gathered at the Chamber office to witness Mayor Joe Weber sign the annual proclamation.

Key figures in the front row are Kevin Bishop, Chamber President, Mayor Joe Weber, and representatives of the three oldest industires in Dexter.  They are Cathy Smart of Tyson Foods, In., John and Marjorie Duley, owners of Duley machine Shop and Bruce Miller, owner of Specialty Engineering Corp.

Industrial Appreciation Week will include a wide range of special activities including a golf scramble on Wednesday, September 16th, a bowling tournament on Saturday, September 19th and a complimentary breakfast by Pizza Hut for industry owners, managers, sponsors, and invited guests.