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You can get the most up to date information from our weekly e-mail update that is included with your paid membership.
You can get the most up to date information from our weekly e-mail update that is included with your paid membership.
The Citizen of the Year Award went to a very deserving, Bill Butler. Gordon Schrader presented the award at the annual dinner and spoke of the countless things Bill has been doing for our community for many years. Along with the award, he will receive a free Chamber membership for 2011, and will have his name engraved on the plaque in Memorial Hall. (November 2010)
Bill Butler Named 2010Citizen of the Year
A special Business Years of Service award was given to a very surprised Bob Weir at the annual dinner. He owned and operated Weir Auto Parts for nearly forty years. The business closed in December of 2009, and it is missed by many. Donna Darner worked closely with Paula Weir in order to get Bob to the dinner, while keeping the award a secret. The efforts paid off and he was truly surprised when his name was announced. (November 2010)
Weir Honored at Annual Dinner
Recent News...
Home & Business Expo
Nearly 30 businesses were on hand to promote their products at our 3rd annual Home & Business Expo.
Thank you to our sponsors: City of Osawatomie, First Option Bank, Life Care Center of Osawatomie, Osawatomie Journal, Associates in Family Care-Osawatomie, Osawatomie Graphic, and Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce.
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Donkey Basketball was a huge success. Many people attended and joined in the fun. Thanks to the participants, sponsors and spectators for supporting this fundraiser. Nearly $5,000 was raised for the new scoreboard at OHS! It was the 2nd most profitable DonkeyBall game in the company's history!
Best of Miami County 2011
Congratulations to the Chamber Businesses, Osawatomie Businesses and Individuals for being chosen as the "Best of Miami County 2011", in the Osawatomie Graphic's Reader's Choice awards! >>view the Osawatomie list...
Heather Wilson of Louisburg compiled this video scrapbook of the county's history to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the county being renamed from Lykins County. It features information about each community. (Osawatomie info begins at 8:50)
Miami County 150 Year Video Scrapbook
Marketing Osawatomie
The Marketing Osawatomie meeting was held in the basement of the Library on October 3rd. Special guest Colleen Doctorian shared information about public relations for local government and how social media such as websites, Facebook and Twitter can be used
as a cost effective way to inform and educate residents. Over 25 people attended the event which was made possible through a combined effort of the Osawatomie City Council, Osawatomie Economic Development, Osawatomie Chamber and Osawatomie Rotary Club.
Annual Dinner Recap
Osawatomie native and former NFL quarterback, Lynn Dickey was the keynote speaker for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on October 20th. Jeff Moreland won the $50 Pre-paid Gift card from Great Southern. Noah Newcombe won the $50 in Chamber Bucks donated by First Option Bank. The team of Grady & Cinda Atwater, Barbara Zuel, and DJ & Lori Needham won the trivia contest and each received $10 in Chamber Bucks.
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Wayne Harclerode
2011 Citizen of the Year
Wayne Harclerode has spent time giving to our community in many different ways. He is a pilot and does flyovers for funerals and memorials along with giving rides to youth groups and for fundraising benefits, and had lead Memorial Day Flyovers in the area. >>More...
