82nd Annual Banquet and Meeting on Friday Jan 29th.

Our 82nd Annual Chamber Banquet and Meeting will be on Friday evening, January 29^th, the

last Friday evening in January, at the National Guard Armory on Hwy 90 west of Marianna.

The evening opens with a networking reception from 5:30pm - 6:45pm featuring live music plus refreshments for every taste. An outstanding fine dining experience with personalized service at your table begins at 6:45pm.

Our featured speaker for the evening is one of Florida’s most influential leaders, Dr. Dale Brill. For nearly three years Dr. Brill served as Director of the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, commonly known as “OTTED”. On January 4, 2010, he accepted the position of President of the Florida Chamber Foundation, becoming its first full-time Chief Executive. In his message to us, Dr. Brill will provide first hand information, insights, and perspectives on the Future of Florida, and how we can engage in these opportunities together.

Following Dr. Brill’s message, we will present our three major annual awards: the Citizen of the Year Award, the Wayne Mixson Economic Leadership Award, and the Leadership Jackson County “Excellence in Leadership” Award.

After the awards presentations, outgoing 2009 Chairman Jamie Streetman will ceremonially hand over the gavel to incoming 2010 Chairman, Dr. Sarah Clemmons. An after-banquet reception and more networking will wrap up the evening’s activities.

Tickets for the Chamber’s Annual Banquet and Meeting are available at the Chamber office in the historic Russ House for $48 each. Tickets must be purchased and paid for in advance. For more information, call the Chamber at 850-482-8060.