Dexter, Missouri - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce kicked-off the 31st Annual Industrial Appreciation Week with a proclamation signing by Dexter Mayor Joe Weber.

The proclamation stated:

Whereas, it is important to the progress of the City of Dexter, Missouri, that we strive for job retention and capital creation from existing industries; and

Whereas, our existing industries are part of our community and have citizen support and willingness to assist them as needed; and

Whereas, the intense interest shown to our existing industries is an effort to reward them for their continued presence and support,

Now, Therefore, the Board of Alderman of the City of Dexter, Missouri, does hereby proclaim September 12, 2016 through September 19, 2016, as

INDUSTRIAL APPRECIATION WEEK

in the City of Dexter, Missouri, and urge all individuals, businesses, and civic and other organizations to give this observance their fullest cooperation and support.

If you see an employee of one of these industries in Dexter - 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) - PLEASE SAY THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!