A "howling" good time at Chamber Banquet

Published in the Culpeper Star Exponent Monday, October 31, 2011

We have shortened the program by eliminating the announced descriptions of the silent auction & winners by our emcee. We will be showing the winning auctions at the item tables and at the end of the program on the overhead in combination with a picture collage of the years’ activities. We have a very photogenic membership. You will want to see this. We are also promoting the silent auction donations thru our very visited Chamber website prior to the program. Get a preview and be ready to bid for your favorite items. I understand that we have some great items again this year…. Check it out. Get your silent auction items in early for the best visibility.

The annual awards are always a highlight of the evening. You will want to be there to hear our “very cool” emcee announce the recipients for the Young Professional of the Year, Business of the Year, Most Improved Business Location, Small Business Person of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, and the most prestigious of the awards, The L.B. Henretty Outstanding Citizen of Culpeper Award. I am always impressed with the nominations. The selections are very challenging and we are extremely proud to honor excellence in business at all levels.

Our speakers this year will deliver an entertaining discussion about something near and dear to all businesses. Yes, Speakers, plural. We have a speaking team that will keep our attention. I will not let the surprise out too early. However, just know that you will enjoy our speakers…. and their message.
Wow – sounds pretty good so far…plus, Kitchen Gourmet will cater the event. You know them for their quality and creativity. This year will be no exception! Are you ready to try their delightful selections!
Ok, so far we have great food, super entertainment, and exciting, drum roll please, awards for excellence in business, and fantastic silent auction items. What else could you ask for….

There is more and we have a few additional surprises. I wish that I could tell you about them.  However, they cannot be described adequately with words… You will need to be there to see them / experience them first hand… yes, can you feel the suspense building…

Join the fun and network with the best.  Tickets are on sale at CulpeperChamber.com or come by the Chamber Office at 109 S. Commerce St. in Downtown Culpeper @ the Depot.http://www.culpepervachamber.com/chamber/AnnualAwardsBanquet.asp