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ate by facilitating access to leaders, communication and education through programs and services for its members.<br />
Annual Banquet (Continued from page 1)<br />
Much anticipated guest speaker Deadra Stanton<br />
entertained the crowd with her unique brand of<br />
humor and motivational messaging. In keeping<br />
with the theme of the evening, Deadra challenged<br />
the audience to overcome adversity and remain<br />
persistent in the pursuit of growth and success<br />
with sidesplitting anecdotal stories of her own<br />
successes and failures. All were encouraged to<br />
capitalize on the momentum which has continued<br />
to build in our area over the past year and<br />
use it as a springboard for even greater achievement<br />
in years to come.<br />
As the evening drew to a close, the Fairmont<br />
Area Chamber announced the winners of<br />
the 2017 Business of the Year Awards. Award<br />
winners were acknowledged for setting the standard<br />
for excellence and innovation in business<br />
practice and community involvement. Awards<br />
were given for Large Business, Small Business,<br />
New Business (Rising Star), and Non-Profit of the<br />
year. We would like to thank Center for Specialty<br />
Care, Fairmont Area Life, JL Computers and MRCI<br />
for sponsoring our 2017 Annual Banquet.<br />
$4200 Ag Scholarship deadline nears<br />
In partnership with the Agriculture Future<br />
of America (AFA), the Agri-Business Committee<br />
of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
is offering two $4,200 scholarships, which<br />
includes registration for the Fall 2018 AFA Leaders<br />
Conference. Graduating Seniors of Martin<br />
2017 LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR<br />
Hy-Vee<br />
2017 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR<br />
Slumberland Furniture<br />
County high schools who plan to pursue a bachelor’s<br />
degree in an area of study relating to agriculture<br />
may apply.<br />
To be considered for a scholarship, please<br />
visit www.agfuture.org/scholarships. The Martin<br />
County application deadline is March 14, 2018.<br />
2017 NEW BUSINESS (RISING STAR)<br />
Golden Tie Tuxes<br />
2017 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR<br />
Fairmont Opera House, Inc.<br />
If you have any questions about the scholarship,<br />
please contact Margaret at margaret@fairmontchamber.org<br />
or call 507-235-5547.<br />
Questions regarding the online application<br />
can be directed to johnna.wallingford@agfuture.org<br />
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