Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday, February 10, 2019 the Dexter Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards banquet at the Elks Lodge.
Alisha Trammell, Chamber President, announced the Industry of the Year.
Industry plays a vital role in the growth of the Dexter community.
Fortunately for Dexter we have multiple industries that have sustained and continued to grow over the years.
Bootheel Tool and Machine is family owned and has been in business for 34 years. They had their largest financial year in 2018 and has continued to pull customers from all over the area from briggs and Stratton, to Mondi, WW Wood, NSK Steering Systems, Gates Rubber Co, Faurecia, and more.
Not only have they ran a successful business over the years they have remained active in the community be numerous sponsorships and serving on community boards.
Congratulations Bootheel Tool and Machine!
Pictured from left are Senator Doug Libla, Preston Clark and David Clark of Bootheel Tool and Machine, State Representative Herman Morse and Chamber Executive Director Korie Fish.
Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday, February 10, 2019 the Dexter Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards banquet at the Elks Lodge.
Alisha Trammell, Chamber President, recognized the two retiring directors.
Kim Norman who owns Locust Street Flowers has been a director since 2016 and could not be here tonight.
Rhonda Hall with Bagby Wealth Management has also been a director since 2016.
"You could always count on Rhonda's attendance and participation at any chamber meeting or function," commented Trammell. "Her warm smile and listening ear will be missed."
Pictured are Dexter Chamber President Alisha Trammell; retiring director Rhonda Hal, Bagby Wealth and Dexter Chamber Executive Director Korie Fish.
Dexter, Missouri - On Saturday, February 10, 2019 the Dexter Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards banquet at the Elks Lodge.
Korie Fish, Executive Chamber Director, recognized the members of the Leadership Program.
The program is designed to educate and motivate up and coming leaders in the community. This is for individuals who have a genuine interest in leadership and a desire to learn, and who want to become more involved in the future of the community.
Pictured are Nate Watkins, Fitness Plus; Cathy Smart; Tyson, Janet Palmer, Greenversity; Robert Monroe, Edward Jones; Terra Barker, Bank of Advance; Billy Fowler, Bank of Advance; Kim Crocket, Ozark Federal Credit Union and Korie Fish, Dexter Chamber Executive Director.
Not pictured is Cecil Haley, Southern Bank.
Dexter, Missouri - Chamber Chatter with Korie Fish features this week's events in Dexter.
Monday, February 11
Stoddard County Fair Board Meeting at 7:00pm at Fairground
Tuesday, February 12
Children's Story Hour-"V is for Valentine" Presented by Marsh Lovelady at 10:15am
Keller Library Community Room-402 W. Grant
Thursday, February 14
Happy Valentine's Day
Park & Recreation Board Meeting at 7:00pm at 500 Fairground Drive
Saturday, February 16
Heartland Quilters Guild 10:00am Stoddard County Nutrition Center/Lunch Box
Monday, February 18
Presidents Day-Chamber and City Offices CLOSED
Dexter, Missouri - The Knights of Columbus held their annual free throw contest on Sunday afternoon.
Winners are ten year-old Brooklyn Goodman, 10 year-old Justus Lovelady, and 12 year-old Ryan Kaufman.
Each contestant was allowed 15 free throw attempts in the contests.
The next round will be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church.
Winners will then compete in Regionals at Jackson, Missouri then on to state in Jefferson City, MO.
