Dexter, MO - The Dexter Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at The Gathering.  A reception, tasty finger foods and a delicious cake bar was held along with the 2020 awards ceremony. 

Missouri State Representative for the 151st District Mr. Herman Morse and Missouri State Senator for the 25th District, Mr. Jason Bean, presented proclamations to the winners along with Alisha Trammell, Dexter Chamber of Commerce Executive Director handed out awards.

Tyson Foods was named the 2020 Industry of the Year.

"Over the years their industry operations have grown significantly, all the way from the chicken egg to the table. They currently have 686 team members and have always been very employee oriented. This past year was no different," commented Directory Tiffany Wright.

"We saw other plants throughout the U.S. shut down, but not our Tyson Foods. They were proactive when it came to keeping their employees safe. They hired a COVID nurse, installed barriers in their beak room and training center, they provide masks for all employees, and conduct temperature checks. Furthermore, they do random weekly COVID testing. Tyson Foods has a long- standing relationship with the community. Mark Avery and team are always willing to help our organizations and community events."