Chamber Hosts Black Tie Affair For Annual Meeting

It's been a tough year for everyone, including some members of the Mason City Chamber of commerce.

T his year's annual meeting had a bit of a different flair to it.

The cerro gordo it's been a tough year for everyone ?

"* including some members of the mason city chamber of commerce.

This year's annual meeting had a bit of a different flair to it.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens was at the meeting at cinema west.

Alex ?

"* i see you dressd up for the katie ?

"* i did.

Got my suit jacket on ?

"* and of course ?*- this black tie.

It's the theme of the 104th annual member meeting ?

"* which was held here at cinema west.

The meeting recognizes the contributions and highlights progress chamber members have done during this time.

Under the theme "the show must go on " ?* it's a hint to the hopes of landing hugh jackman ?

"* who's set to star in a remake of the music man ?

"* and also evoking the spirit of staying strong and adapting during these uncertain times.

Ann papouchis is the owner of northwestern steakhouse ?

"* and received the business of the year award.

She was no exception to needing to adjust this year ?

*- but she's heard from positive feedback from her customers on trying to make it "i've been in tears many times, because the customers have been so happy coming in to eat.

We've had really good feedback for carryout service, but the joy is really coming inside to eat."

I spoke with chamber program director kativa weitzel at the meeting today ?

"* and she tells me that it was not an easy process nominating the winners of these awards.

Businesses nominate other businesses ?

"* and there have been so many nominations that it's just hard to pair down.

Live in mason city?

"*alex jirgens thanks alex.

Other awards handed out today included boss of the year ?

"* workplace wellness ?

"* and the distinguished citizen