More than 160 guests attended the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Thursday night, which was hosted at the Allen County Country Club. The event was a welcome opportunity for members to reconnect and celebrate each other. Several businesses and organizations were recognized by the Chamber for honors voted on by fellow members.
The standouts were: Audacious Boutique, awarded Business of the Year; Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, designated the Community Support Champion; April Kroenke Photography, winner of the ACE of Initiative Award; and Myra and Gabriel Gleason of Fillmore Coffeehouse, recognized as Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs.
Community National Bank & Trust of Iola received a special honor, the Chamber Champion Award, in recognition of exceptional support and contributions to the Chamber. This was the inaugural year for the accolade.
