Chamber prepares for annual banquet this month

The Owen County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for their annual banquet.

This year's event is celebrating the Chamber's 100th birthday.

The annual banquet will take place on Sept. 30 at the Christian Life Center, located at 157 S. Montgomery St., Spencer. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner and program is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.

The chamber will also honor awards in the following categories: Small Business of the Year, Heart of the Community, Educator of the Year, Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year.

Ridgeline Veterinary Services and Harriman Farms are the nominees for Small Business of the Year.

For Business of the Year, West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home and Henry Holster's were both nominated.

JH Landscaping, A: Angels Announg Us and Sweet Escape Baking Studio LLC were all nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year.

The Nominees for Nonprofit of the Year are Graycoach's Ranch, Owen County Boys & Girls Club and the Historic Tivoli Theater.

Cathay Woodruff and Matthew Latta were nominated for Educator of the Year.

There are three nominees for the Heart of the Community award: Janet Rummel, Tom Wallace and Dawn LaGrange.

Tickets can be purchased on the Owen County Chamber of Commerce website.