Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrates the 31st Annual Industrial Appreciation Week September 12th - 16th.

Duley Machine Shop is Dexter's oldest industry.  They have been in business for 89 years.  Tyson Foods has been in Dexter for 80 years.

Other industries include: Republic Services (46 years), Specialty Engineering Corp (43 years), Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies (42 years), Stoddard County Sheltered Workshop (40 years), Holden Pallet Company (33 years), U.S. Poly Enterprises, Inc. (31 years), Bootheel Tool & Machinery (28 years), Central Pallet Supply (27 years), Pallet Recycling (23 years), BA Promotions & Marketing, LLC (20 years), Bootheel Recycling (11 years), and Global Fuels (10 years).

On Monday, September 12th Mayor Joe Weber will sign a proclamation at the Chamber of Commerce at 8:00 a.m.  It's also Sweet Treat Day for all employees, sponsored by SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County.

Tuesday, September 13th is Cookie Day for all Employees, sponsored by Saint Francis Health Center.

Wednesday, September 14th is the annual 4-Person Golf Scramble at Hidden Trails Country Club.  The cost is $60 per player and has a shotgun start of 1:00 p.m.  Entry fee included green fees, mulligans, and a meal after the Scramble, also car if needed.  To register call (573) 624-7458.

Thursday, September 15th is Donut Day for all employees and the weekend ends with a Breakfast for industry managers, sponsors and invited guests.

A special thank you and recognition to all the sponsors: Allen Christian, Inc., Saint Francis Health Center, SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County, Bank of Advance, First Midwest Bank, FM Bank of SEMO, Pizza Hut, Chris Brannan Insurance, Ozark Federal Credit Union, Southern Bank, AT&T, County Wide Abstract & Title Co., Doug Libla for Senate, First State Bank and Trust, Montgomery Bank, Three Rivers College, and Tila Hubrecht for State Representative.