Everyone is invited to attend the 2016 Chamber Annual Banquet. The banquet will be Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the DeKalb County Complex, 712 South Congress Blvd., Smithville. "We are excited to again host this enjoyable and informative event. We invite the all the public to share in this fun-filled night of dining, entertainment, and Chamber presentation of the past year’s events and activities as well as other updates including the introduction of our new Board, 2016 Officers and recognition of our retiring board members," says Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams. "A common misconception is that this is an event for Chamber members only," says Williams. "All are welcome to come. This is a wonderful networking opportunity and a great way to see some of the positive things that are happening in our county."
The special evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a "Silent Auction." The dinner and program start at 6:00 PM. State Rep. Terrie Lynn Weaver will sing the National Anthem as Boy Scout Troop #347 presents the flags. The delicious meal will be served by Leadership Director Jen Sherwood and the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2016.
At press time, Corporate Sponsors for this event are Caney Fork Electric, Cumberland Insurance, Wilson Bank & Trust, St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital, DTC Communications / DTC Wireless, Fast Pace Urgent Care, FirstBank, Liberty State Bank, Middle Tennessee Natural Gas "Project Hometown Help," NHC Healthcare, and Tenneco.
Being a Corporate Sponsor is not only a great way to support the Chamber and its many programs, but a wonderful marketing opportunity for you. The cost of corporate sponsorship is $250. Please see some of the advantages below:
•As a Corporate Sponsor, your business’ name will be included in the Chamber Banquet Tabloid which will be distributed to thousands of homes as an insert in the Smithville Review and used as the program at the banquet.
•Corporate Sponsor employees will be recognized during the banquet.
•Corporate Sponsors will be highlighted in the video presentation.
If you would like to place an ad in the Chamber Banquet Tabloid, it will be inserted in the April 13th edition of the Smithville Review plus used as the night’s program. Deadline to place your ad in the tabloid is March 18th. To donate a silent auction item, place an ad in the tabloid, or become a Corporate Sponsor, contact the Chamber office at 615.597.4163 or email: bcook@dekalbcountychamber.org.
Banquet tickets prices are $25 per person and can be purchased by calling the Chamber at 615.597.4163 or from the Chamber Board of Directors. Or, you can stop by the Chamber office located in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Room 201. Remember, you don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. Everyone is welcome!
Special thanks to our Annual Banquet Committee Members: Jane Brown, Shan Burklow, Beth Chandler, Kathy Hendrixson, Sue Conley, and Jen Sherwood for all the work they do to ensure a successful night. We are also so grateful to Tenneco for being our decoration sponsor, Appalachian Center for Craft for providing table arrangements, and to DTC Communications for providing the eco-bags.
We are going to have a great time and hope you can be a part of the Chamber’s 53rd Anniversary.
