Annual Dinner 2016

The Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host its annual Chamber Awards Dinner on Friday, Nov. 18 at the Holiday Inn Gateway in Flint Township. This event recognizes businesses for outstanding achievements throughout the year, while guests enjoy cocktails, dinner and a festive, fun evening. Doors open at 6 p.m. for cocktails, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Will Stiverson will provide piano accompaniment. This year’s theme will be “Past, Present and Future. “I think we’re going to have a really good turnout,” said Dawn Placek, who is chairperson of this year’s event. New this year will be a stage appearance by Dave Santia, a performance speed painter with a combination of rock ‘n roll, speed and color, who will create his paintings within minutes, right before your very eyes. “He’ll paint three pictures on stage,” said Placek. “His paintings will sell for a minimum of $500 a piece” during the live auction. Other new additions include Medawar Jewelers as the entertainment sponsor and The After Party hosted by the Fenton Hotel. Again this year, the event will be emceed by Dennis Schaefer. Many exciting prizes will be offered, including a Red Wings Package with dinner for four, four game tickets and limousine transportation. Proceeds from the Live Auction and Silent Auction will benefit the Chamber Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarship money for Fenton, Lake Fenton and Linden students. Businesses and educators will be honored in the following categories: • Entrepreneur • Community Service • Enterprise • Community Her • Ambassador of the Year • Educator of the Year for Fenton, Lake Fenton, Linden and St. John Catholic School. Winners will be announced and recognized at the Awards Dinner. Tickets are $75 per person, tables of 8 are $700, available at the Chamber office at 104 S. Adelaide St., Fenton, or via email online at fentonchamber.com